Lyons-Newman Consulting

08/26/2026

Amazing opportunity for nonprofits with a big vision for making San Francisco a better place to live.

Interested applicants must register to apply by September 11, 2026. Complete applications are due October 9, 2026.

✨ Big ideas can come from anywhere and they can transform cities.

We partnered with Crankstart to launch Boundless San Francisco, a global competition offering up to $150 million to organizations with bold ideas to make San Francisco a better place to live.

🌉 If your organization is ready to tackle big challenges with innovative solutions, we want to hear from you.

Learn more and apply: https://leverforchan.ge/4h6zjYO

08/06/2026

Congratulations to our client Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy on the launch of their new strategic plan!

It was a privilege to partner with the Conservancy’s talented board and staff leadership team to develop a strategic roadmap that reflects their vision and priorities, and positions the organization for lasting impact.

Read their strategic plan here:
https://yerbabuenagardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Strategic-Plan-2030-FINAL.pdf

07/24/2026

We’re shining a spotlight on NNCG member Belinda Lyons-Newman, MBA! 💡

Belinda is the founder and principal of Lyons-Newman Consulting, which helps nonprofits and foundations build stronger futures through strategic planning, board development, facilitation, and organizational growth.

Their tailored approach empowers leaders to deepen impact, engage stakeholders, and achieve meaningful results.

Learn more about Belinda and her work when you connect with her on LinkedIn!

🌐belindalyonsnewman/

06/11/2026

04/12/2026

Diverse boards offer a host of opportunities

01/19/2026

11/26/2025

This Thanksgiving as we pause by the stunning California coast, we are grateful for the dedicated, courageous, and resilient social justice leaders and organizations working to build a healthy, beautiful, sustainable, inclusive, and equitable world for us all.

Warm Thanksgiving wishes from all of us at Lyons-Newman Consulting.

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11/25/2025

Community arts participation benefits youth long-term, report finds. Commissioned by the Wallace Foundation, the report introduces a taxonomic tool to classify how community arts programs shape youth participants and points to specific program features that contribute to these outcomes....

10/27/2025

Choosing a consultant to support your strategic planning process is an important decision, one that plays a pivotal role in the effectiveness of your strategic planning process and the impact of your plan. Here are seven important qualities to look for when selecting a nonprofit strategic planning c

07/14/2025

Water & stone