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The Schimel Lode: Collaborating to Help People and Nonprofit Organizations Thrive
What We Offer
If your needs and interests relate to the free consulting services offered by The Schimel Lode, let us know. We are also open to your ideas about how you want to collaborate.
The list below describes the range of our experience and the services we offer. You'll notice that they often overlap and inter-relate.
Keep in mind that how we provide these services and work with Lode participants honors their specific cultures and concerns. We also offer referrals to existing resources such as classes, books, and online programs as well as tailored coaching.
When you want to revisit the mission and vision of your organization, we can assist you with:
- strategic planning
- priority setting
- organizational development and change
- leadership coaching
If you want to choose your Board, improve current relationships, or encourage more effective results, we can help you to:
- develop or refine criteria for choosing members
- use facilitation skills
- understand group dynamics
- enhance board effectiveness
- improve board-staff relations
When you want to move your organization beyond crisis management, we can assist you with improving:
- resource development, including fundraising
- use of money and time
- program evaluation
- design, interpretation and use of research
When you want to collaborate and build alliances with other groups and organizations, learn how to:
- find common ground
- make connections and develop relationships
- negotiate effectively with potential collaborators and allies
- promote mutually beneficial outcomes
When you want to overcome barriers to progress and create a more effective organizational culture, we can help you to:
- develop management and leadership skills
- build teams
- resolve conflicts
- create opportunities for professional growth
- improve communication skills
- deal with difficult people
- manage volunteers
- train internal trainers