ABOUT THE FIRM
Certified non-Profit Consultants, LLC is consulting firm specializing in working with small start up to medium size non -profits, looking to utilize best practices in Board development, and volunteer management.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
About The Owner/Author Karen R. Blake:Astute, tenacious, and well-rounded professional with broad-based skills and 30 years of experience in volunteer services, straticic development and financial management. Results driven and versed in the development, implementation, and execution of strategic initiatives.
Services
We Provide
Volunteer Training ( inititial
and Annual)
Volunteer Training (initial and Annual)What should a volunteer expect to give and receive being associated with your organization
Board Training ( Inititial and
Annual)
Unless an organization is in crisis mode, the board shouldn’t take on any management responsibilities. Therefore, it’s important that the board ensures that there is a strong CEO or Executive Director in place and that person, in turn, is building a strong management team around them. https://boardspan.com/blog/the-3-core-responsibilities-of-the-board-of-directors?utm_term=&utm_campaign=Non-Bran.
Leadership
Training
based upon the book Lessons from the Sidelines): Good character and Accountability matter. Everyone should understand the corporate philosophy and expectations of the organization.
Strategic Planning
(customize Retreat half day or one day experience): every organization should have a game plan of how they are going to accomplish its mission.
Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Training
Equal opportunity employer organizatio appropriate
LESSONS FROM
THE SIDELINES
Lessons from the Sidelines from Christian Faith Publishing author Karen R. Blake, MBA is an enjoyable selection of practical advice discovered over the course of many years of participating in youth sports.
10,000 + Volunteers Helped
Operation warm
At Operation Warm, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children in Baltimore City Public Schools. Our mission involves providing new coats, valued at $60.00 each, at a discounted rate of $22.00 through wholesale. The objective of this initiative is to distribute 150 coats to these deserving children, ensuring they are equipped to face the colder months with warmth and comfort.
Operation warm
At Operation Warm, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children in Baltimore City Public Schools. Our mission involves providing new coats, valued at $60.00 each, at a discounted rate of $22.00 through wholesale. The objective of this initiative is to distribute 150 coats to these deserving children, ensuring they are equipped to face the colder months with warmth and comfort.
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Recommendations
Carla Pierce
Director of Administration at Maryland Mentoring PartnershipDirector of Administration at Maryland Mentoring Partnership July 29, 2009, Carla was Karen’s client
Having know Karen for over 20 years, I have always found her to be trustworthy, reliable, and results oriented. In her current position, she has provided excellent service to my staff and continues to follow up in an effort to make sure their needs are fulfilled. Thanks Karen for your dedication and hard work.
Bradford Brown
Senior Application Analyst at City of MinneapolisSenior Application Analyst at City of Minneapolis January 14, 2009, Bradford and Karen studied togetherJanuary 14, 2009, Bradford and Karen studied together
Karen is dear friend who has been around and seen me through both the high’s and low’s of college life. She is a delightful person with a bright personality and will always welcome you with a cheery smile. Karen is a professional, intelligent and very punctual person who strives for excellence in all she does.
Thank you Karen,