Governance & Leadership

It is no coincidence that the most successful institutions have executive leadership and trustee governance working in tandem toward a common vision for the future of the organization. They understand this work in the context of philanthropy - the spirit of achieving the institution's full potential.

Marts & Lundy has helped leaders at nonprofit institutions and organizations envision, plan, and fund their aspirations, through philanthropic support, for close to eighty years. During this time, nonprofit institutions have become increasingly complex in response to an environment that places ever-new demands and expectations on these institutions and their leaders.

A good board is a victory, not a gift

Inadequate board structure or board composition, leadership difficulties, and the need for organizational restructuring can lead to institutional dysfunction and even paralysis. Marts & Lundy brings an objective, dispassionate perspective to governance and leadership matters, while offering advice and recommendations on how to govern and lead an institution in a strategic, ethical, and humane manner.

Marts & Lundy consultants work in partnership with presidents, trustees, and senior administrators, to help nonprofit institutions respond to the challenges they face. As a firm, we know what has worked well in the past, we know what is working well today and we can help you plan for the future.

Specific services offerings:

Board Assessment

A critical review of Board policies and practices concerning board membership, member orientation process, committee structure and effectiveness.

Institutional Leadership Assessment

A critical review of the interactions amongst institutional leaders including trustees/directors, chief executive officers, chief advancement officers and chief financial officers.

Philanthropic Training

Workshops designed to help your institutional leaders understand the culture of philanthropy and provide staff and volunteers with the necessary tools to successfully raise funds for your institution/organization.