We help our partners extend their reach

Full-Service Consulting since 1996

Over the years, the range of the services offered has grown based on the needs of the organizations served

Through experience in development and facilitating strategic planning sessions, it became evident that organizations need help with governance, team building, organizational development, planning for staff transitions, and even research reports about the needs of clients, customers - those you serve

Dr. Brenda J. Summers –  more than 25 years experience with nonprofits, associations, government agencies, education institutions and small business

Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource, Fall 2018

Consulting firm for 18 years, providing strategic thinking, facilitating retreats and meetings, managing projects, coaching staff and board, and writing research reports

Adjunct professor at NC State University 2004-2007, 2009 & 2011- 2013  Courses - Introduction to Nonprofits, Nonprofit Management, Fund Development, Nonprofit Internship and Nonprofit Capstone Course

Adjunct professor UNC-CH School of Government Master of Public Administration Program Fall 2005 – Professional Communications Course

Interim Director and Consultant for NC State University Nonprofit Institute

Adjunct professor on Organizational Behavior for Pfeiffer University MBA

Executive director of nonprofits and associations

Communications and policy experience in government

Presenter and curbside consultant at North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Conferences

Certified in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®

“It's more than just planning - it is thinking strategically about the future.”
Brenda Summers
Founder & Partner
We can help you think strategically in four different areas of focus.
1

Strategic
Thinking

2

Leadership and Governance

3

Coaching and Teambuilding

4

Communicating and Informing  

“Brenda has taken our organization through several strategic planning sessions over the years.  She works to understand our needs then leads Board and staff through facilitation sessions to develop workable plans that strengthen our services and NCABR.”

– Suzanne Wilkison, Executive Director, NCABR

“I have worked with Dr. Summers over the past 20 years on several projects, most recently on strategic state planning when I was with AARP NC. Dr. Summers worked with our staff and volunteer leadership to develop and facilitate a process that was designed with fun and purpose in mind.  This model approach resulting in a successful plan for our organization.”

– Debra Tyler-Horton, AARP Georgia State Director

We’re here to help you out.

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