Introducing: Standards for Excellence Institute® Licensed Consultants Class of 2020
Contact: Kat LaTour
Marketing and Communications Assistant, Standards for Excellence Institute®
klatour@standardsforexcellence.org
Baltimore, MD – December 18, 2020 The Standards for Excellence Institute, an initiative designed to help nonprofit organizations operate more ethically and accountably, announces its 2020 Class of Licensed Consultants. Twenty-nine class members hailing from various regions of the country completed the intensive, five-day virtual training seminar and can assist nonprofits nationwide. They bring years of experience to the table and represent organizations from Louisiana to Maryland to Oregon– and many in between.
Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultants use their extensive knowledge of the multi-faceted initiative to help nonprofits strengthen their governance practices and exceed the rising demand for nonprofit accountability. They provide nonprofit organizations with organizational assessments, consulting, training, and assistance in the application process for national Standards for Excellence accreditation. Many licensed consultants will also work with licensed replication partners.
Christine A. Dixon, Esq., LL.M – Principal Attorney for Dixon Turnbull, stated that “Attending the Standards of Excellence training was transformational. As a General Counsel to a non-profit corporation, I am always providing on the spot advice concerning a variety of issues daily. The Standards of Excellence training not only solidified the knowledge I had, but supplemented in such a way that I am not only more confident, but equipped to assist my clients in their decision making by offering proven examples of non-profit best practices.”
Joan McNamara, Communication Specialist and Business Writer for JJ Consulting, reflected on her experience: “One of my favorite parts of my experience in the 2020 Standards for Excellence® Licensed Consultant training was the collegiality of the entire group. I entered this program knowing none of the 29 participants from all corners of the country and left with 29 strong connections that I now consider peers and professional mentors. Standards for Excellence® has helped me notably as a new business owner, and I have no doubt that the Standards will help many more organizations thrive in the future.”
Standards for Excellence® Licensed Consultant Class of 2020 posing for a quick screenshot.
When asked to reflect on her experience during the training, Sharolyn Payton, of Payton Place Coaching and Consulting, remarked Overall, this was a wonderfully enriching and robust training experience. My cohort and peer consultants were brilliant and demonstrated such a remarkable spirit of support and knowledge sharing. I highly recommend this training for any consultant working in the nonprofit sector. This was by far the best training experience I’ve had, EVER!”
*Participated as a member of a licensed replication partner organization.
The Licensed Consultant Program has grown each year since its inception in 2006. A searchable directory of consultants can be found on the Institute’s website.
The Institute, an operating division of Maryland Nonprofits, uses the Standards for Excellence program as its vehicle for effective change. The Standards for Excellence program works to help nonprofit organizations act ethically and accountably in their management and governance, while enhancing the public’s trust in the nonprofit sector.
Those interested in becoming a licensed consultant have the opportunity to join the 2021 Class can find information and sign up to be notified when applications are available here!