The Callahan Collaborative

WHO WE ARE

The Callahan Collaborative is committed to making our communities more just and equitable by helping nonprofits and their leaders thrive. We know the challenges faced by nonprofits and their leaders because our team has over 45 years of nonprofit experience serving as executives, board members, and volunteers. As a full-service consulting firm, we provide the support you need to lead your organization to achieve a more significant impact.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Strategic Planning –We will work with you to develop a strategic road map by helping you hone your mission, vision, and core values; facilitate engaging board and staff retreats; design a stakeholder interview process; and develop a work plan to operationalize your vision.

Strategic Organizational Development - Strategic organizational development begins with a comprehensive assessment and then layers on needed support, including foundational document revision, community engagement strategy, board development, financial planning, resource development, or marketing and communications support. 

Strategic Partnership Development - We offer various services, including assessing your current partnerships, benefits, and marketing collateral; identifying your ideal strategic partners; crafting tailored collaborations; reaching out on your behalf; negotiating agreements; and stewarding ongoing relationships. 

Building a Strong Foundation- Looking to start a new nonprofit? We bring the tools, resources, and expertise needed to help you create a solid foundation from the ground up, steeped in best practices from the nonprofit sector.

Facilitation – Whether you are preparing for a board retreat, staff retreat, stakeholder focus group, or just a difficult conversation, we will work with you to identify the intended outcomes and then design and facilitate an experience that leaves all participants feeling valued, engaged, and heard.

Clarifying Organizational Identity: We offer a collaborative and interactive three-step process to ensure your mission, vision, and core values are clear, current, compelling, and accessible to internal and external stakeholders.

Governance and Board Training – We are experts in building a robust and engaged board and the governance structure that facilitates their best contributions. We conduct personalized training on various topics related to fundraising, governance, and leadership succession.