Helping boards lead with clarity and confidence.
Navigating the Human and Legal Sides of Governance
Nonprofit governance can be complex, shaped by duties, expectations, rules, and even personalities. Our team helps leaders and boards navigate these dynamics, recognizing that effective governance is as much about culture and habits as it is about legal structure and fiduciary responsibility.
Board and Governance Consulting Services
Board Training & Orientation
Bringing Clarity to Governance
Starting with our core curriculum, What Great Boards Know (and Practice!), we design customized training and orientation experiences tailored to your organization’s needs, whether for incoming board members or as a refresher for those already serving.
Policy & Bylaw Creation
Documenting Governance
Our team helps create policies and bylaws that are not only legally sound*, but easy to understand and follow, and reflective of how your organization actually operates.
*All bylaws produced by Nonprofit Nav are reviewed by a licensed attorney from the firm Guinan Bisonet, PLLC.
Governance Review & Reset
A Fresh Start for Your Board
If your organization is experiencing uncertainty in its governance practices or conflict in the boardroom, it may be time for a governance reset. Our team can assess your governance structures and policies and provide practical guidance for strengthening effectiveness and alignment.
Annual Board Assessments
A Habit of Great Boards
Annual board assessments help nonprofit boards maintain strong governance, clarify expectations, and identify opportunities for improvement. Regular evaluation strengthens accountability, board engagement, and strategic effectiveness while reducing the risk of dysfunction or misalignment.
Leadership Succession Planning
Prepare for Continued Success.
Leadership transitions can arrive suddenly or be delayed by the hope that change is still far off. Either way, we help nonprofits prepare and position themselves for a strong transition.
Our succession planning services span executive leadership to board composition, elections, and succession planning.
Conflict Resolution
Build Consensus and Collaboraton
Conflict within a board or between the board and executive leadership is not uncommon. Our team provides skilled facilitation and mediation to help restore alignment, strengthen working relationships, and build productive common ground.
All Nonprofit Nav Services
- Communication Audits & Strategy
- Culture & Change Management
- Board Governance Training/Development
- Strategic Planning & Mission Definition
- Needs Assessment
- Feasibility Studies
- Fractional Leadership
- Program Assessment & Capacity Building
- Bylaw Development & Review
- Strategic Partnerships & Community Relations
- MOU and Contract Review/Development
- Leadership Recruitment & Onboarding
- Branding, Rebranding & Campaign Design (partner service)
Regions where we are currently working
The Nonprofit Nav team is based in Michigan; however, we work with clients throughout the U.S. via Zoom and occasional travel.
