Let’s work together to make an

impact

 
 
 


Step 1:

Where do you need some assistance?

Every engagement is customized to meet a nonprofit uniquely where they are. Each organization varies by lifecycle, motivations and past experiences.

 
 

  • You need the right leader—someone who believes in your organizational mission and can create the impact needed.

    Benson works closely with you to understand your needs, vision, and culture.

    Drawing on past experiences, trends in hiring and recruiting, an extensive database, and personal connections, Benson helps you recruit passionate nonprofit leaders who can elevate the organization.

  • Benson has helped countless boards on their operational effectiveness. Board development can include board facilitation, board evaluation, bylaws and job description editing, team building, succession planning and more.

  • Benson is well versed in a variety of organizational assessments. In many cases, she’ll administer the iCAT to determine the capacity strengths and barriers that will define organizational development.

  • Board and staff retreats serve a variety of purposes. Connect with Benson to determine your ideal objectives. All sessions are customized for the organizational culture, capacity constraints and budgets.

  • Benson has taught over 200 classes, workshops, cohorts, conference sessions, staff retreats and board retreats. Using adult learning theory, Benson acts as a facilitator to each participant’s individual learning.

  • Benson holds a certification in group facilitation and enjoys uniting a team. She designs each session with the outcomes in mind and will adapt activities and topics to align with key objectives.

  • Benson has designed her own approach to strategic planning that incorporates appreciative inquiry, project management planning, stakeholder engagement and community inclusion.

  • Benson has designed curriculum for over ten years for adult learners in various industries. Connect with Benson to design a unique curriculum to educate and motivate your team for success.

 

Step 2:

Let’s do this!

KIND WORDS

 
 
 

“Elle was outstanding. She both deftly led and delicately nudged our diverse band of board members to keep our eyes focused on the pre-determined goal, thereby avoiding the distractions and dead ends that sometimes arise in [executive search] processes like this one.”

– Archie Ellis, Williams Creek Youth Foundation

“Elle was very responsive and would answer any question asked or go and find the answer. She works hard to meet the organization where they are. I felt very comfortable with her.”

– Executive Director, Knoxville Family Justice Center

“Elle did a great job facilitating our board retreat. I especially liked that she didn’t come in with a controlled agenda – she let us explore in our own way.”

– Mark Braswell, Tennessee Recycling Coalition