by Kirstin VanderMolen | Feb 25, 2022 | Board, Annual Giving, News & Articles
The board is often the most critical piece in moving any nonprofit forward. We often hear from staff: “our board doesn’t do anything!” while on the other hand, we often hear from board members: “I don’t know what they want!” The various skillsets and perspectives that...
by Mary Sumners | Nov 20, 2019 | Board, Roundtable, News & Articles
The broader purpose of a board self-assessment is to create and maintain a healthy board by assessing members’ perceptions and status of their servitude. More specifically, the assessment should ensure non-profit compliance, evaluate best practices, identify where...
by admin | Jan 16, 2015 | News & Articles
Sometimes a company outgrows its name. So it is with Parrish Consulting. What started as the solo practice of Sandi Frost (Parrish) Steensma has evolved into a full-service firm staffed by a talented team of consultants offering a wide range of fundraising expertise....
by admin | Apr 11, 2013 | News & Articles
Before your board can work for you and help move your mission forward, you have to ensure the right people are on board. You need diversity of skill set, connectivity, experience, and demographics. Many Parrish Consulting clients are familiar with our board...
by admin | Jun 11, 2012 | News & Articles
As Principal of Parrish Consulting, I have had the privilege and honor of growing from “me, myself, and I” to a dynamic team of four determined to move your mission forward, no matter what it takes. From annual fund capacity building to capital and...
