The next big step for your nonprofit.
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We'll help you transform your organization's governance, one step at a time.
Work with usBuilding your organization's governance capacity
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We are a social enterprise dedicated to building the capacity of nonprofit organizations.
We provide strategic planning, governance and HR support to small and mid-sized nonprofit organizations and charities in Canada and the United States.Â
Strategic Planning
Clear away assumptions, resolve big strategic questions, and create a flexible action plan for your organization.
Board Development
Audit your governance and build the policies, processes and structures needed to strengthen your board.
Governance Training
Insightful and practical workshops, training and resources to help nonprofit boards and staff lead with confidence.
HR Support
Develop your HR policies and practices to ensure your organization can attract, manage and retain a strong team.Â
Our Clients Include
I'm Nic Gagliardi, your go-to governance nerd.
Our team has decades of experience leading small and mid-sized nonprofit organizations. As consultants, we challenge assumptions that keep organizations stuck, and build practical and effective approaches that help nonprofits overcome our sector’s biggest barriers.Â
Meet our team
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 Jen Vachon,
Fora Network for Change
"Nic's contribution to our projects was transformative, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to any organization seeking a governance and strategy consultant."
Alvaro Caso Bello,
Volunteer Ottawa
"Nic brings a breadth of timely knowledge about charities and non-profit organizations to provide truly unique content, delivering it in a way that is personable, professional and evidence based."
Allie Hughes,
YMCA of Niagara
"The board has not stopped returning to the messages Nic shared with us. I would highly recommend Nic. Our board is confidently entering 2024 with new ideas and guidelines thanks to the impact of her work."
