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.
“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. ”
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
I recently had the opportunity to serve as a panelist for the federated nonprofit organization’s national call with more than 250 attendees, “Board Governance: Building Boards That Lead.”
As a Senior Consultant with DBD Group, I spend much of my time helping nonprofit boards strengthen governance, clarify roles, increase engagement, and become more strategic partners in advancing their organizations’ missions. It was great to bring that perspective to a conversation with nonprofit leaders from across the country.
We explored board recruitment and engagement, accountability, the CEO-board partnership, and leadership succession—all with an eye toward building boards for the future.
One message continues to rise to the top for me: Great boards don’t simply oversee organizations—they help lead them into the future.
Strengthen Boards. Strengthen Communities.
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.
