Jennifer - Center for Excellence in Nonprofit

Whitney facilitated workshops for my former organization, Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits, and she was so easy to work with! She was reliable, responsive, and very flexible when it came time to addressing the different needs of the community we served. People who attended her workshops such as Self-Care for Nonprofit Professionals, Human-Centered Design, and Messaging for Nonprofits, couldn't stop talking about how helpful she was, and how clear the content she presented was. I would definitely work with her again!

Jennifer Torai, Nonprofit Leader

Bowen CloseApril 13, 2021Nonprofit, Training, Nonprofit FAQs

Nicki - Friends of Sharon Art Studio

Whitney’s workshop with our board was the first step to understanding how a partnership with a new Executive Director (me!) might look. Her extensive knowledge and years of experience as a leader in non-profit work served to inform my board members of their roles and responsibilities in relationship to me and the organization. As a facilitator, Whitney created a safe and relaxed space to ask questions and to learn. One of the most interesting responses from board members was that having Whitney work with us gave them a sense of pride and legitimacy to their role. Whitney’s workshop supported the idea that a board mattered – that THEY matter.

Nicki Guard, Executive Director, Friends of Sharon Art Studio

Bowen CloseApril 13, 2021Nonprofit, Training

Tanya - Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

I hired Whitney to facilitate Board and staff retreats and train staff at two different nonprofit organizations over the last five years. She is incredibly well-organized, does her background homework to ensure she understands the mission, vision, and culture of the organization, and excels at incorporating interactive activities that foster trust, engage, and inspire teams. She masterfully facilitated a Board retreat designed to determine different possible futures of the organization. She led us through a complex discussion around expansion, mergers, restructuring, and more. The Board left feeling like all options were considered, their ideas had been included, and that the organization was ready to act on any of the potential scenario plans.

Tanya Stevenson, CEO, Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

Bowen CloseApril 13, 2021Nonprofit, Training, Nonprofit FAQs

Marcy

Whitney’s thought partnership in developing and delivering a leadership development program for our high potential contributors was integral as demand for our social services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and we experienced unprecedented growth. Our staff were able to rise to the challenges that 2020 brought, in no small part due to the tools that Whitney provided our team. Her training and facilitation skills combined with her calm, thoughtful demeanor engenders trust, and her coaching style is balanced and non-judgmental.

Marcy, HR Director, Nonprofit

Bowen CloseApril 6, 2021Nonprofit, Training, Nonprofit FAQs