Ducks in a Roe, LLC is an independent consulting agency that specializes in providing transformative services for nonprofit organizations. Change is a constant in the nonprofit world, whether you are facing a leadership transition, recruiting new board members, or contemplating strategic combinations—we are here for you. We collaborate with senior leadership to identify and address the critical ne
eds of organizations, helping to maximize the social impact and long-term effectiveness of our clients. For over 18 years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many leading organizations from both Washington DC and the Bay Area and have learned about the most innovative and proven techniques to help nonprofits succeed. Working with a consultant is a cost-effective way to manage your organizations dynamic needs by ensuring you have a solid plan and the resources you need to ensure your long-term success. OUR SERVICES
Our focus is to provide strategy and structural recommendations that are focused on increasing the long-term viability of your organization including but not limited to:
o Strategic Planning. We provide you with the resources to map and realize your organization’s broadest future goals. These services include facilitating planning meetings and creating accountability structures. o Philanthropic Advising. We can conduct the due diligence on and execute your social impact investing, design your investment strategies, and manage your grantees and partnerships. o Interim Executive Director Placement. We manage leadership transitions, especially after the departure of long-time leaders or founders. This preserve your organization’s stability and sets your future leadership up for success. Whether you are undertaking an ambitious capital campaign or planning your annual fundraising activities, we can help you think strategically and creatively about how to align your development efforts to your mission so you will be able to meet or exceed your goals. We can also help you create a powerful support Case Statement which should drive all fundraising efforts. o Program Evaluation. We help you evaluate the impact of your programs and create or implement your organization’s theory of change model--which allows funders, donors, and other stakeholders to see the case for your cause. o Integrated Marketing & Communications. We help you establish, preserve, and update your brand, ensuring that your efforts (including website, newsletters, advertising, social media and print publications) further your mission. o Leadership Development. We help you cultivate your most important asset—your people. Our services include recruiting, motivating and retaining your talent. We provide a full review of your organizational culture, compensation and benefit plans, performance accountability systems, and help you prepare for succession planning. o Financial Accountability. We help you understand your organization’s financial performance, which is a critical component of any board’s fiduciary responsibilities. We can conduct a comprehensive diagnosis of your organization’s financial health (including dashboards and performance ratios). We can also strengthen and streamline your current annual budgeting process. o Board Development. We help you improve your organization’s future by assisting in the recruitment, retention, and development of your board. Our proven techniques can help you unleash the human capital of your current board and build a pipeline of future talent.
