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Sound Familiar?

• You have good, passionate people on your board, but they don't do anything.
• Your governance volunteers want to get involved in operations.
• You know you have to have a board, but you don't know what to do with them.
• You simply cannot find anyone who wants to volunteer for your Board of Directors.

If you can relate to any of these statements, we should talk!

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Our Services

Consulting

Whether you are brand new to nonprofit leadership, 
or you bring years of experience, everyone can benefit from the insight and guidance of an outside set of eyes. 

My Board Evaluation and Board Breakthrough products can help you take a good hard look at how your board is functioning. 

Then together we can put together a plan that helps you develop the superhero board that your agency needs.

EDucation

No one is born knowing how a Board of Directors should work, and no one goes into nonprofit work because they want to lead a board. You do this work to make a difference. 

Yet, a healthy board is crucial to your organization’s success! 

Passive to Powerhouse and Build-A-Board Basics are group programs, designed to give you the knowledge and skills to create the board of your dreams!

 

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning is what connects your mission to your day-to-day activities. Additionally, it provides the stucture to engage your Board of Directors in their role of advancing your organization. 

Taking the time to step away from the operations and work “on” your business is a practice that agencies of any age will benefit from. Your customized plan will be based on the unique needs of your organization and your board. 

leadership coaching

This options is great for those who are excelling in their role and know that they can continue to grow. 

Coaching allows you to explore new ideas, have a sounding board, establish accountability, provide you with honest/impartial feedback, and much much more! 

Training & Facilitation

You know how messages are sometimes better absorbed when they come from an outside voice? Athena can help with that! 

Here are just a few of the topics Athena can help with: educating your board on their role, facilitating difficult conversations, learning the basics of friend-raising, and creating tools to guide your organization. 

See How We Can Help You

Improve the health and culture of your Board of Directors

Increase your confidence in leading governance volunteers

Grow and develop a dynamic and engaged Board of Superheroes

What Our Clients Say About Us

sarah d
"With great enthusiasm, I share my positive experience working with Kim Stewart of Athena Coaching & Consulting during 2022 and 2023. As the first-ever Executive Director of the Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation, I embarked on a transformative journey to aid in the transition of our organization from an all-volunteer board management structure to one with me as a dedicated full-time staff leading the day-to-day operations. I relied heavily on Kim to help shepherd this sometimes-challenging structural change. Additionally, Kim's facilitation and development of a revitalized three-year strategic plan has been instrumental in the next three years of work that the board and staff will undertake to advance our mission."
Sarah D.
Debbie S
"Kim's professional experience in the nonprofit world was critical to choosing her to help with my own career. She helped me turn what I saw as a bunch of negatives into positives and helped me gain a confidence that I had been missing, while working to ensure that I select work environments that were healthy and not just suited to my skill set."
Debbie S.
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"I was fortunate to have Kim as my supervisor while working for a local non-profit. Kim leads by example and devotes time to your personal and professional growth. She is truly an exceptional leader which is why your company would not only gain an insight into better work practices, but also how to connect with your staff personally. I grew into the leader I am today because of her dedication and devotion to making the workplace the best venue for professional growth."
Austin M.
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"I owe Kim so much gratitude for her role in developing me as a leader in the nonprofit field for nearly 20-years now. Kim was great in the early part of my career in identifying skills and learning opportunities that I really needed in order to develop my skill sets and competencies to really be effective and grow my influence and my role. She was always great at holding me accountable and stretching me in ways that helped me achieve what I wanted. Firm when needed to be, but always supportive. Kim is an outstanding leader and mentor. I highly encourage you to partner with her to develop your skills and leadership toward where you want to go in your career."
Eric K.
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"Kim Stewart has been such an asset to Reigning Hope Therapy Services, a nonprofit in Falcon, Colorado. We brought Kim on to help us with board development and improve the organization's structure at the beginning of the year. In a short time, Kim gave us such valuable information to work with and completely changed our outlook on how to run a board. Kim is a fantastic business and nonprofit coach, and I could not recommend her more for any size business! Thank you, Kim, for all your hard work with us; we appreciate it."
Mallorie T.
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I am honored to recommend Kim Stewart of Athena Coaching & Consulting. Kim has been an invaluable partner to Project Iowa, serving in multiple capacities, including as a consultant for our board and organization in strategic planning. Her expertise, insight, and commitment have significantly contributed to our growth and development. Kim’s ongoing coaching with our board has been nothing short of excellent. Through her thoughtful guidance and facilitation, she has helped our leadership team engage in meaningful strategic thinking and conversations that are shaping the future of our organization. Her ability to ask the right questions, challenge us to think bigger, and provide practical tools for implementation has been instrumental in moving our board and organization forward. Thanks to Kim’s work, we are now more focused, aligned, and prepared to embrace opportunities that will help Project Iowa grow and flourish. She brings not only deep knowledge and experience but also a genuine passion for empowering organizations to achieve their mission effectively. I highly recommend Kim Stewart to any organization seeking strategic coaching, leadership development, or board facilitation. She is a true asset, and I have no doubt she will bring the same level of excellence and dedication to any team she works with.
Julie F.