Working with NPCG (Lynn Bunim and Lonnie Zwerin) has been transformative for Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Their expertise in fundraising, board development, and strategic planning has provided us with invaluable insights and actionable strategies. NPCG’s ability to assess our unique needs and tailor their approach accordingly has strengthened our Board’s capacity and empowered us with the tools necessary for sustainable growth. Their guidance in fundraising has already resulted in increased donor engagement and support, while their strategic planning sessions have clarified our long-term vision. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and highly recommend their consulting services to any arts organization seeking to elevate their mission and impact.

“Judy Weil helped us develop a very comprehensive HR policies and procedures handbook. She was very knowledgeable and worked well with the team we assembled to develop the handbook. We are very proud of the handbook she helped us develop.”

“NEWS, Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Services, has found working with Lynn Bunim, of Nonprofit Consulting Group, to be an extremely helpful and positive experience.  With Lynn’s guidance and support, NEWS been able to improve our donor engagement strategies, build tools and systems to support our fund development plan and refine our data tracking. We have already had some success in increasing our pool of NEWS donors and supporters!”

“NPCG provided extraordinary value to my organization during a time of rapid change, along with a special blend of wisdom and curiosity to the engagement.  They introduced a team member survey that gave me critical information to inform and improve the employee experience during a time of an exceptional competition for talent. Because of the data analysis they provided, I was able to take quick action to provide a stronger offering and retain key team members.”

“All of us at Marin Art and Garden Center are deeply indebted to Diane Frankel and Connie Shapiro of Nonprofit Consulting Group for their razor-sharp analysis and thoughtful guidance in working with our board of trustees.  Over a period of several months, they helped us focus on the key elements of launching a capital campaign to fund an ambitious master plan.  They provided practical wisdom based on their deep professional experiences, as well as inspiration and encouragement.  The fact that this invaluable service was offered at no cost to our small nonprofit organization was a remarkable gift.  Thanks to them, we have launched our campaign and are benefiting daily from the groundwork that they put in place for success.”

“We had the pleasure of working with NPCG to promote our 50th anniversary. With the assistance of Lynn and Lonnie, we developed an effective marketing campaign to perfectly suit our organization and budget. We appreciate the expertise, guidance and support.”

“NPCG did a terrific job on short notice, creating a meaningful and insightful Board engagement kickoff at our annual retreat. We look forward to further advice and consultation with this experienced team.”

We are so grateful for Lynn and Connie’s wisdom and support this year.  Please know that they are truly helping us move forward with an increased sense of confidence and purpose.”

“The Ruth Bancroft Garden had the pleasure of working with Connie Shapiro and Lynn Bunim to develop a new fundraising case statement. With their keen and insightful advice and guidance, we crafted a compelling message that will pay dividends for the organization and help sharpen the way we convey our purpose and benefits across all other media. We are grateful for the support.”

“Our long-awaited board retreat strategy session had high expectations and our expectations were exceeded. Staff and board members were productive and efficient throughout the retreat. The productivity we generated was due to the leadership and guidance provided by Lonnie and Diane – truly a team themselves, they also enabled us to become an effective team as well.”

“As a non-profit on the cusp of substantial expansion but with a limited staff and budget, having the opportunity to work with the Nonprofit Consulting Group was a dream come true for our organization.  Lonnie and Diane provided professional and thoughtful guidance with the planning, implementation, and facilitation of our annual strategy meeting. Prior to even starting the initial planning discussion, they spent a good amount of time learning about our program, our struggles, and our goals. This further ensured that our time spent would be efficient and productive. Our team went into the meeting feeling much more prepared than in years past, and left enthusiastic and optimistic with a solid and attainable action plan.  We cannot thank NPGC enough for the excellent service, and look forward to future opportunities to work with them.”

“With the help of the Non-Profit Consulting Group we planned and executed a half-day off-site board retreat where board members got to know each other better, discussed the issues facing our garden, and agreed on a list of the top things that we needed to get done. Now we’re working together to accomplish and complete the tasks we identified.”

“It was a great pleasure working with NPCG. They helped assess the Center’s work culture and determine areas for improvement. They created an all-staff survey and interviewed our key staff members. The process itself was beneficial in building staff morale and strengthening communication. The support I received from Judy Weil and Lynn Bunim was invaluable. Their coaching helped refine my leadership skills and positively impact the Center’s growth.”