Staff & Board Development
Service Description
Training and retaining staff members, board members and volunteers is critical for an organization to survive. Having the right people in appropriate positions is a key element of organizational effectiveness. Third-party counsel has the ability to shine a light on elements in need of help and realignment.
PMA understands that your organization’s programming is your first priority, but staff and board needs that remain unaddressed impact your ability to serve your mission. PMA can assist in identifying your staffing/volunteer needs and facilitating solutions without losing focus or momentum.
Case Study
Citizen Schools North Carolina, an education reform organization aimed at partnering with middle schools and citizen teachers to expand the learning day, engaged PMA in 2011 to help advance board of director development.
“Traditional views on board development inhibited Citizen Schools from creating meaningful opportunities for its members,” says Director Stephen Belenky. “To achieve a dynamic board experience, Citizen Schools needed to rethink the talent, motivation, and processes with which the board is meant to operate…Read more
Testimonial
“We were very pleased with PMA’s facilitation services. The firm’s team did an excellent job of gathering data from a variety of Citizen Schools NC stakeholders. This data provided us with clear and insightful information on how we should move forward as an organization and with the board.
The facilitation that was provided during the regional board retreat allowed me to focus on preparing strategies and next steps for discussion.“
- Tonya Horton, Executive Director,
Citizen Schools North Carolina