Executive Leaders
Strategic One-On-One Coaching
Sometimes leaders simply need an experienced guide and sounding board. We’ve been that for many leaders. We understand the unique challenges faced in generating philanthropic support for small and complex non-profit organizations in a changing landscape, and the challenges this poses for leaders.
Particularly relevant now, VPG advisers have led leaders and organizations through significant economic downturns and times of crises. Based on best practices, we’ve learned what works and what doesn’t when it comes to weathering storms, keeping your fundraising program on solid ground, and even thriving.
We have served as special philanthropy advisers to institutional leaders in:
Complex non-profit organizations
Premier health science centers, community and teaching hospitals
Some of the nation’s leading medical schools
Educational and cultural institutions and
Life-changing social service organizations
How
Strategic one-on-one coaching provides nonprofit leaders with a trusted advisor and sounding board to help them navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and strengthen fundraising performance.
VPG coaching helps leaders:
Address time-sensitive strategic and tactical issues.
Problem-solve challenges and identify opportunities for growth.
Apply and optimize development best practices used by high-performing teams.
Build a customized roadmap with clear priorities, milestones, and desired outcomes.
Provide strategic counsel to the CEO/Executive Director and, when appropriate, select development staff.
Access ongoing support through scheduled on-site or virtual meetings, document reviews, and board or group presentations.
Strengthen board members and gift officers through targeted training and coaching, including our Bold Asking® program.
Every engagement is tailored to the organization’s unique needs. Together, we identify the challenges and opportunities that matter most—and create practical strategies to strengthen fundraising performance and advance the organization’s mission.
Developing trusted relationships with our clients is tantamount to the success of our coaching. We look forward to forming a partnership with you!
“Susan’s sage advice, insightful tips and fun and realistic role play has built our team’s comfort and confidence from the first visit in the hospital to accelerating the evolution of our organization’s culture of philanthropy. Her coaching and toolkits provide insightful advice and a strategic framework for our experienced fundraisers to make visits with patients and families both comfortable and productive. From the Philanthropy Staff to the CEO, we have crafted consistent, effective signature language and put our integrated program into action.”
Stephanie Truesdell, former Vice President, Philanthropy and Communications, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton
Contact us
Susan Holt, President and Senior Consultant
Nashville, TN 37205
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