Effective governance is critical to the success of nonprofit organizations. We help boards understand their roles and responsibilities, improve their effectiveness, and position their organizations for future success.
JFFixler & Associates offers retreat and meeting facilitation, coaching for executive staff and board leadership and brand auditing services that will:
- assess board and organizational effectiveness
- clarify board and staff roles and responsibilities
- develop a plan for improving board governance
- develop a leadership succession plan
- analyze competition
- identify how stakeholders view the organization
- develop an organizational brand, position statement, and key message platform
JFF Case Study
Read this case study for an idea of our approach to board and organizational development. 
What Our Clients Say
Jill Friedman Fixler and Chuck Gross brought professionalism, expertise and great heart to their work with us. They pushed us when we needed it, respected our strong opinions when we had them, and created just the right forums for us to gain the clarity we sought.
We wholeheartedly recommend Jill and Chuck as a wonderful team and wonderful individuals. Anchor Center for Blind Children is a better place today because of the support and encouragement they provided us through our strategic planning and brand assessment processes.
Sally Roberts, President
Gretchen Hammer, Board Member
Alice Applebaum, Executive Director
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Our organization has chapters across the United States, each facing its own unique challenges and opportunities. For several years, Jill Fixler has worked with councils across the country providing coaching, training and facilitation in the areas of strategic planning, board assessment and development, and volunteer engagement.
Jill has the ability to grasp national issues as well as work with diverse skill levels at the local council level. Working with Jill has helped our local councils become more mission focused in their programming, develop effective strategic plans, and has significantly improved board governance skills.
Blaine Franz
Hostelling International
Director Organizational
Development Group
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Jill gave us an overview of the strengths and weaknesses or our organization. Her talent for working with volunteer organizations, board of directors, and in strategic planning have been invaluable to the survival of our organization.
Thomas Clarke, Architect
President of Rocky Mountain
Council Hostelling International
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We had the opportunity to work with Jill on two projects. In both instances, she quickly grasped what we needed and created a product that surpassed our expectations.
Lorie Klumb, MSW, MPA
Outreach Director
University of Denver
Graduate School of Social Work
