Guiding Social
Impact Organizations

H O W I C A N H E L P

Executive Support

Empowering senior leaders to excel in their roles with personalized guidance and roadmaps for organizational growth and resilience.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders (board, staff, donors) to align purpose, skills, and roles.

    Regular alignment ensures fundraising efforts are effective and convey the organization's goals.

  • Enhance executive leadership teams by recognizing and nurturing individual leadership potential and style.

    Facilitate meetings to establish best practices for cohesion, collaboration efficient decision-making.

  • Analyze revenue streams and staff roles to optimize fundraising strategies.

    Craft a compelling narrative that resonates with donors, conveying the organization's impact and vision.

  • Clarify messaging and tone for specific audiences and desired outcomes.

    Help articulate a persuasive story that captures the essence of the organization's mission and values.

  • Guidance on how to be a compelling advocate, finding your unique leadership style, and ensuring clarity and effectiveness in communication.

    Enhance leadership presence and influence by simplifying message and focus.

  • Serve as Interim Executive Director during leadership searches. With an interim in place, search committees can confidently take the time needed knowing that output and organizational momentum will continue with minimal disruption, keeping both staff and stakeholders engaged..

    Act as Interim Executive Director during planned leadership sabbaticals, providing coaching and support to staff. Maintain stakeholder confidence, reassure donors, volunteers, and staff, and offer continuity during leadership absence.

  • Executive Directors

  • Senior Leaders

  • Board of Directors

  • Individual Donors

  • Members of Family Foundations

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Compassion-Driven Approach

B E G U I D E D T H R O U G H A

Cynthia's strategic prowess is underscored by her client-centric philosophy and steadfast personal values of trustworthiness, integrity, and excellence.  Her dedication to the importance of women’s voice and leadership aligns seamlessly with her talent for strategizing, developing connections, and executing plans.

Words from Our Partners

  • “I feel prepared for this next chapter in a way that I wasn’t before. A big piece of that is you pushing me. With your gentle nudge around founder’s syndrome, we are transitioning from being a working interim board to being a strategic oversight board.”

    Rebecca Darwent, Co-founder
    Foundation for Black Communities, Toronto, Canada

  • “What you have told me filled me with so much energy. After our conversations, I realize that I do have my own story to tell and share. It's as if you held a mirror for me and I managed to see myself in a different light. Thank you so much for that.”

    Slava Svitova, CEO
    Creative Women Publishing, Kyiv, Ukraine

  • “Thank you for making this a better place than when you started.”

    Staff, National Network

  • “Thank you for your grounded leadership”

    Policy Director

  • “I have valued the sense of calm you bring to your work and all spaces.”

    Deputy Director

  • “I have felt seen and heard by you even in brief interactions.”

    Communications Associate

  • “I’m grateful for your leadership and all the cohesion you’ve brought us to help us work even more effectively.”

    Membership Manager

T R A N S F O R M A T I V E I M P A C T

Case Studies

Cynthia's extensive network, leadership, and passion for change position her to serve as a trusted advisor, navigating organizations toward growth, resonance, and lasting influence.

Strategic Refresh for She the People
Interim Executive Director for Alliance for Girls
Women’s Funding Network
Mid-Career Support for Philanthropic Leader

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