Organizational Development

BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR IMPACT

At Growth By Design, we understand that a strong, healthy organization is the backbone of any nonprofit’s mission. To make the world a better place, you need more than just good intentions—you need an organization that’s aligned, efficient, and capable of long-term growth. Our Organizational Development services are designed to help you create, maintain, and evolve the foundation that supports your mission.

We provide a suite of services that help nonprofit organizations clarify their goals, accelerate progress, and spark meaningful change. Our expertise in operations, board development, team building, and strategic planning ensures that your organization can focus on what matters most—your mission.

In today’s fast-paced world, seizing opportunities while planning for the future is essential. At Growth By Design, we help you navigate this balance by creating a safe environment for open dialogue and consensus-building. Our approach encourages diverse participation, ensuring that your strategic plan reflects the perspectives and priorities of your team.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Strategic Planning: Aligning your organizational, programmatic, department, and individual goals with actionable outcomes.

  • Facilitation of Meetings & Retreats: Offering guidance and structure for productive team discussions and decision-making.

  • Organizational Structure & Effectiveness: Ensuring your organization is set up for success by optimizing roles and responsibilities.

  • Nonprofit Mergers & Collaborations: Guiding you through the complexities of joining forces with other organizations to maximize impact.

Our strategic planning approach focuses on consensus-building and action, ensuring that your team is invested in the process and committed to the outcomes.

We help you identify and prioritize opportunities, minimize wasted resources, and make data-driven decisions that lead to measurable results.

For the entire lifecycle of board development—from orientation to succession planning, Growth by Design is your guide.

  • Your board is a critical element of your organization’s success. At Growth By Design, we help you build a board that is engaged, aligned with your mission, and ready to lead with vision and impact. We support your organization through the entire lifecycle of board development—from orientation to succession planning.

  • Our services in this area include:

    • Board Orientation & Resources: Ensuring your board members are well-prepared to take on their roles and responsibilities.

    • Board Ambassador Development: Helping board members become effective champions for your organization.

    • Board Recruitment: Creating a process to attract and retain board members who will help drive your mission forward.

    • Succession Planning: Preparing your board for future leadership transitions with strategic foresight.

    • Facilitation of Meetings & Retreats: Ensuring that your board meetings are productive, strategic, and aligned with your goals.

  • A well-trained and engaged board is essential for your nonprofit’s growth and sustainability. By developing a unified team that’s equipped with the right tools and resources, we help you improve board retention, increase engagement, and drive greater impact.

RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI) & LONG-TERM IMPACT

Our unique approach to organizational development delivers results in measurable ways. Whether through strategic planning, board development, or improved team performance, the value of our services is reflected in:

Higher Team Engagement.

With clear goals and mutual buy-in, your team will work more cohesively toward shared objectives.

Increased Revenue & Impact.

By prioritizing the most effective activities, your organization can amplify its impact and achieve your mission more efficiently.

Improved Retention.

A unified team, clear roles, and greater alignment lead to stronger employee and board retention.

Fewer Mistakes.

Our process helps you avoid costly missteps by providing a clear roadmap for success.

Resource Optimization.

Time, money, and effort are focused where they’ll have the most impact, reducing wasted resources and costly mistakes.

“Kristi’s active thinking and commitment to ensuring our organization’s longevity, contributions to the community and success for clients, staff and residents are invaluable.”

– Shannon Wussow, Executive Director, Relationship Safety Alliance

Do the Growth Collective Values Align with You?

We are looking for like minded, driven, and motivated individuals to join the Growth Collective. Reach out to us to get more details.