Comments on: Does Nonprofit Consulting = Nonprofit Leadership?

By: Mary Stelletello

Mary Stelletello — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:26:00 +0000

I was a nonprofit leader long before I was a nonprofit consultant. I see myself as a nonprofit leader who has some experience to share in building leadership throughout the nonprofit sector. Rising tide lifts all boats! Building greater leadership throughout the sector at all levels of nonprofit organizations allows all of us to live in more vibrant communities.

By: Who Do You Really Work for? | Rosetta Thurman

Who Do You Really Work for? | Rosetta Thurman — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:32:08 +0000

[...] nonprofit professionals (even nonprofit consultants) have someone to answer to when it comes time to get paid. Technically, you work for whomever signs [...]

By: Penelope Cagney

Penelope Cagney — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:23:49 +0000

I've been a consultant to nonprofits for more than 20 years now and have written a book on the subject “Nonprofit Consulting Essentials: What Nonprofits and Consultants Need to Know” (Jossey-Bass/Alliance of Nonprofit Management Sept 2010). I really do think that we offer leadership to our clients. It's of a different nature than the CEO or the board gives an organization because we possess no real authority, only influence…sometimes it's leadership by example of modeling. An effective consultant can make a real difference in the life of an organization and elevate those we come in contact with. Thanks for bringing it up!

By: Penelope Cagney

Penelope Cagney — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:20:09 +0000

Hi Rosetta, I'm enjoying your blog.

I've consultant to nonprofits for more than 20 years now and have written a book on the subject “Nonprofit Consulting Essentials: What Nonprofits and Consultants Need to Know” (Jossey-Bass/Alliance of Nonprofit Management Sept 2010). I really do think that we offer leadership to our clients. It's of a different nature than the CEO or the board gives an organization because we possess no real authority, only influence…sometimes its leadership by example of modeling. An effective consultant can make a real difference in the life of an organization and elevate those we come in contact with. Thanks for bringing it up!

By: Rosetta Thurman

Rosetta Thurman — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:20:03 +0000

The Leadership Learning Community that you all have put together is a valuable resource – at least it was for me when I participated in the local DC LLC that was housed within the Institute for Educational Leadership. Since then, I've not participated in other learning communities like that, but I'm seeking those opportunities now for where I am in my work. I have, however, found a great deal of value in being a part of the larger nonprofit/consulting community that is the blogosphere. I learn something everyday from my fellow consultants through the connections we have online.