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Temporary Leadership During the Executive Director Hiring Process
Sage and Rosemary Consulting Principal, Stacy De La O, is a CAE certified and experienced transformational leader who can assist with interim operational management during an Executive Director or CEO search. There are many changes happening in 2020 that affect our...
Improving Board and Executive Relationship in Non-Profit Organizations
CEOs and board members must work together very closely within non-profit organizations and member associations in order to achieve the purpose and vision of the organization and better serve the community they hope to support. The issues of governance do not pertain...
Creating a Detailed Reserves Policy for Associations
Much like a personal financial plan, an association’s financial plan should include some “savings,” also known as “reserves.” To build an effective reserve policy that is reviewed often and well-documented, an association, or a hired consultant like Sage &...
How to a Build a Growing and Enduring Association
Whether you are an executive of an association that was founded recently or has existed for decades, you must be forward thinking in terms of strategizing for growth and longevity. How can you build an organization that can last more than a hundred years from today?...
Teaching New Volunteer Leaders Your Governance Policies, Procedures and Strategic Direction
For some associations, onboarding volunteer board members can be a long and haphazard process. Following the initial welcome calls by the CEO/Executive Director, a standardized onboarding process can provide a comprehensive overview of your governance policies,...
Planning a Board Retreat Post-COVID
An annual board retreat can help build camaraderie and focus the organization’s direction for the coming year. In regular times, this is a great idea for your association and its members, but how can you plan and facilitate a board retreat in this post-coronavirus...
How Diversity on Your Board Improves Governance
This month’s discussion on race and equity is causing both businesses and individuals to pause, examine, and assess their policies, systems, and assumptions that may be unintentionally supporting the current status quo. As associations and nonprofit organizations...
What Is Governance in Simple Terms?
Thoughtful leaders take into consideration that a community is made up of individuals with different ideas, priorities, and perspectives. How do you help your Board to respond to a changing environment and co-create emerging initiatives and programs in your...
Organizations Can Rely on Sage & Rosemary for Growth in Uncertain Times!
Is your organization in need of leadership development and governance support? Sage & Rosemary Consulting can help you build a culture of transparency and committed leadership within your association or non-profit. At Sage & Rosemary, we specialize in...
Helping your business by waiving our setup fee!
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold across the United States, slowly bringing the American economy to its knees. It is during these times of uncertainty that association and nonprofit leaders need to act. However, you may need support and assistance in making...
Sage & Rosemary
Stacy De La O, CAE Principal
Based in The Salish Sea region of Washington State