Strong Governance Starts with Strong Leadership

Effective boards provide strategic leadership, ensure accountability, and help organizations fulfill their mission. As a BoardSource Certified Advanced Board Consultant and experienced nonprofit board chair, I help boards strengthen governance, clarify roles and responsibilities, improve effectiveness, and build stronger partnerships with executive leadership.

Drawing on decades of experience as a nonprofit executive, board member, board chair, facilitator, and consultant, I help boards move beyond routine oversight to become high-performing governing bodies that provide meaningful leadership and strategic direction. Together, we identify strengths, address challenges, and implement practical solutions that improve governance and board performance.

Whether your board is seeking to enhance its effectiveness, strengthen governance practices, prepare for leadership transitions, or better align with strategic priorities, I provide practical guidance that helps boards govern with confidence, purpose, and impact.

Building High-Performing Boards

I partner with boards and executive leaders to strengthen governance, enhance board effectiveness, and build the leadership capacity needed to advance their mission. Services include:

  • Governance assessments and board effectiveness reviews

  • Board composition, recruitment, succession planning, and diversity

  • Governance structure and bylaw review

  • Board roles, responsibilities, and accountability

  • Strategic, fiduciary, and generative governance practices

  • Committee structure and effectiveness

  • Board culture, engagement, and leadership development

  • Strengthening the board–CEO partnership

What Sets Me Apart

As a BoardSource Certified Advanced Board Consultant and experienced nonprofit board chair, board member, and executive leader, I bring both professional expertise and firsthand governance experience. I understand the realities boards face and help leaders move beyond compliance to become more strategic, engaged, and effective in advancing their organization's mission.

  • “Richard is a gifted facilitator with the ability to connect with and bring out the best in groups and organizations. The strategic planning and governance structures he helped us develop continue to guide our organization years later.”

    President and CEO, $90M Nonprofit Organization

  • “Richard’s professionalism, commitment to excellence, and credibility made a lasting impact on our organization. I consider him a leader in our movement and hold him in the highest regard.”

    President and CEO, $45M Nonprofit Organization

  • “Richard was a brilliant resource and steady presence throughout our CEO search. His knowledge, wisdom, and guidance made the process effective and rewarding. We could not have found the ideal leader for our organization without his help.”

    Board Chair, $25M Nonprofit Organization

  • "Richard is one of the sharpest strategic thinkers I have ever worked with. His ability to guide organizations through complex planning challenges is exceptional, and he brings a rare combination of insight, professionalism, and experience to every engagement."

    CEO, $6M Nonprofit Organization

  • "Having an experienced partner like Richard allowed me to focus on leading the organization while he facilitated the strategic conversations that mattered most. Richard helped our board and staff align around a common direction, streamlined our governance structure, and positioned us to think bigger about our future impact."

    President and CEO, $35M Nonprofit Organization

Let’s Start the Conversation

Tell me a little about your organization and the challenges or opportunities you're facing. I'll review your inquiry and respond within 48 hours.