Program Savvy Services

Whether it is consulting or training, I help your organization and staff build their capacity.

I choose to do most of my work with nonprofits, so I am familiar with and understand the challenges in the field. My approach is more accessible because I take the time to get to know you, your organization, and the nature of the work you do.

I Love What I do

I have led capacity building and organizational development initiatives, steered major change management efforts, developed new programs, designed and conducted strategic planning, facilitated creative problem solving sessions, coached leaders through challenging times, and led efforts to achieve sustainability of at-risk programs.

Nothing is more rewarding to me than working with clients to address a challenge through a customized approach. I always strive for that something extra that will create a rewarding experience.

Consulting services

  • Half-day or full-day pricing or an hourly rate available.

    You may need support in designing and facilitating a community meeting, a problem solving session, or a Board meeting. You may need someone to manage a longer effort such as designing a new process or defining your operational plans. If you need exceptional planning, an engaging facilitation, and the final product professionally developed, I will meet those expectations.

  • $30,000 with 25% nonprofit discount ($22,500) for full scope.

    A traditional strategic planning process includes gathering stakeholder feedback; affirming, revising, or writing mission and vision statements; articulating core values; completing a SWOT analysis and identification of assumptions; and developing a robust plan with measurements around strategic priorities. Your organization may need it all, or scoped to meet your needs. This entire process can be accomplished virtually, but I am happy to provide some or all of the work in person.

  • Custom pricing by project.

    Following an organizational assessment, I work with your team to identify a plan to address your greatest needs. I stay with you through your “kick-off” meetings and provide project management support. Many of these efforts are funded through Foundations and I encourage you to look for supportive funding, or you can contract with me directly.

  • Custom pricing by project.

    Your organizational design needs to align with what you are working to achieve. I have served as an organizational development consultant independently and on multiple Foundation-sponsored long-term efforts.

  • Custom pricing by project.

    Sometimes you just need to design something new for your staff or clients. I can drive the effort from start to finish to ensure successful implementation. I can also develop the supportive written documentation or tools.

  • $200/hour with 30% nonprofit discount, $140/hour.

    My approach to coaching is to meet an individual or team where they are and build upon strengths while working to mitigate the effect of weaknesses. I utilize a combination of assessments from Matrix Insights that includes a robust development platform. My Coaching Philosophy will guide our work together.

  • Custom pricing by project.

    I design training on behalf of your organization (usually offered to the community or your clients) to include training materials, training “script,” and guidance.

    For training staff in your organization, see GetSavvy: Difference Making Training and DAZZLETHEM! for train-the-trainer and presentation training.

  • Full Day experience: $5,000. Half Day experience: $3,800. A 25% nonprofit discount is available.

    There are times when you want to pull your Board and/or staff together for something different. Together, we will develop desired outcomes and how you want the experience to feel, and then I’ll design and facilitate to achieve those goals. Available in person or virtually.

I’m Interested!

REVIEWS FROM MY CLIENTS

  • “She exceeded our expectations.”

    “Her organization of the project was truly exceptional. One of the things that separates Mary Beth from the rest is her ability to connect with all people from all backgrounds in an incredibly meaningful way, which really allows for everyone collaborating with her to feel comfortable.”

    Dean Bellack, Executive Director (Retired)
    United Way of Orleans County

  • “... The best process I have ever encountered.”

    “This is probably the best process I have ever encountered when working on strategic planning and I think it is all due to how Mary Beth frames her process and takes care of everything efficiently.”

    Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, Executive Director
    Arts Services, Inc.

  • “A Fun and Lighthearted Theme”

    “She incorporates a fun and lighthearted theme to some difficult subjects, making them easier to discuss and learn about.”

    Kim Suminski, Chief Executive Officer
    Child Care Resource Network

  • “She cared about who she was working with.”

    “She exceeded my expectations. We did interview a number of consultants for the project we were working on, and we chose Mary Beth because of her thoroughness and her ability to create a process that was specific to MusicalFare. She cared about who she was working with, and I knew the work she was going to do would be based on and tailored to our organization.”

    Randy Kramer, Executive Director
    MusicalFare Theater

  • “She showed me that she cares.”

    “Mary Beth has given me the tools necessary to strengthen my capacity as a leader in many ways when I was ‘stuck’ in a rut. Mary Beth focused on my professional goals to create a coaching plan specific to my needs, which has allowed me to grow in my current position and field. Her expertise provided me with strategies to navigate barriers I was facing, while she continued to focus on my strengths. She showed me over the course of our coaching that she cares about my success, and was able to build upon my skills and capacity, while also building my confidence.”

    Nonprofit leader in Buffalo, NY

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