Foundations & Donors

Executive Sponsorship: Investing in Leadership for Lasting Impact

Foundations and donors support organizations and leaders through their philanthropic gifts. They are committed to investing in the capacity of an organization and its leadership. But there are questions of impact that need to be addressed.

⊚ How will this investment strengthen organizational capacity and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability?
⊚ What board development strategies will be implemented to enhance governance, diversity, and strategic oversight?
⊚ Which executive leadership competencies will be prioritized for development, and how will performance improvements be measured?
⊚ What evaluation framework will be used to track and report organizational transformation back to your foundation?

Trellis Consulting Group will assist you in navigating these critical questions. Trellis is committed to supporting your philanthropic goals, and understands the critical nature of your investments. I will gladly recommend a trusted colleague or consultant who might be the right fit your foundation is seeking.

Why should you talk to Trellis?

Organizational Insight

I am really good at aligning organizational vision, structure, strategic direction, and core values with programatic outcomes. Great vision without structure undercuts impact. Both are needed.

Team Dynamics and Leadership Skillset

I am an avid fan of leadership coaching and I believe that a leaders self-development can transform organizational culture. I, personally have worked with a leadership coach for more than a decade and I continue that practice even as I now coach dozens of executive leaders.

Lived Experience

I have held executive leadership positions in successful nonprofit organzitions for 25 years. I understand the need and the impact of philanthropic investment in organizations and leaders. I am passionate about creating healthy organizations and the leaders with them.