Why CCA for Nonprofits?

Each CCA principal has over twenty years experience Having worked with large complex associations, professional societies, foundations, and other nonprofit organizations, we understand the unique issues they face; and we have successfully helped many governing bodies with diverse opinions and ideas to come to consensus.

In all of our work, we consider it essential to...

Help our clients build the future rather than fix the past. While we understand the importance of listening to concerns and addressing current issues, we work with our clients to develop common language for the future and to create strategies for moving in that direction.

Establish and maintain a sense of fairness. As objective and experienced facilitators, we help volunteers and staff members ask "hard" questions. We manage discussions so that all perspectives are honored. We encourage honest communication to build trust across the organization and develop a healthy context for planning and change.

Bring knowledge and objectivity to the process. An appropriate solution for one organization might be inappropriate for another. CCA principals help many organizations struggle with a wide variety of issues. While we bring that knowledge to each engagement, we work with each organization's leadership to create the best plan or design for their needs.

Work in partnership with our clients to leverage their strengths. In reaching the best solutions for their organizations, our clients build leadership capacity so that when the consultants leave, the organization is prepared to move forward with strength.

Make appropriate use of resources to get the job done efficiently and effectively. We balance the value and cost of consultant involvement with the ongoing roles and expertise of staff and volunteers.