Experts in Board effectiveness

Michele is a "Master Instructor" at GE Crotonville and has taught over 10,000 executives throughout the world in her 20-year career. She works one-on-one with high-level, high-performing executives who are brilliant at business and seek more interpersonal fluency required for success at top organizational levels. She works with them to examine their leadership profile and then advise on a development plan. International Business Consulting Michele works with executives to develop their capabilities to go to the next level. With over twenty years experience coaching business leaders... Read more

Ralph is a trusted advisor to non-profit trade and professional associations. For the past 18 years, Ralph and his associates have served various organizations as consultants and program managers. Previously, Ralph founded The Access Group, Inc., an association management company with 28 employees managing 10 associations. Ralph served as executive director for several of the company's clients. His earlier association career includes serving as marketing vice president for National Home Furnishings Association, executive vice president for Western Home Furnishings Association, and... Read more

I founded my coaching and training company, Ignited Fundraising, in 2006 to help social profit organizations find ease around the issues of money and fundraising. With more than thirty years of speaking, training and coaching experience I have worked with thousands of people and organizations across North America. I believe that there can be ease and joy when raising money for powerful work. My training sessions, blog posts, webinars and Ignited Online Fundraising Community help staff and board members of nonprofits to identify, understand and overcome their fears around asking for or... Read more