Nonprofit Advising
Invoke empowers individuals and organizations through tailored training and coaching programs designed to enhance leadership, performance, and organizational effectiveness. We provide practical skills, strategic insights, and personal development opportunities to help professionals and teams reach their full potential.
Testimonials
“Ivy Buchan was just what the Harrisburg Symphony Association needed. Her knowledge of nonprofit structure and governance, combined with her deep roots in Harrisburg make her an ideal thought partner. In one mid-scale planning session, she was able to bring our board together quickly and lead us to strategic initiatives in a thorough and enjoyable manner. Ivy and her team are exemplary, and a joy to work with and we highly recommend them.”
~ Matthew Herren, Executive Director, Harrisburg Symphony Association
“When our Foundation’s only Executive Director of the past 16 years retired, we were referred to Ivy to both lead us through the process of finding a replacement and serve as interim Executive Director to keep foundation happenings afloat. Engaging Ivy was the best thing we could have done. She evaluated over 90 applications, organized them by our expected level of interest, scheduled interviews and was highly organized throughout the process. She brought her knowledge of, and her experience in the not-for-profit world to the table and enabled us to hire the absolute best candidate. While conducting the search, Ivy also took our institutional knowledge, none of which was documented, and developed a “Director’s Manual” which organized operating procedures and contact lists for all foundation matters. Ivy directly made our foundation even stronger than we were before the engagement. We would highly recommend her to anyone.”
~ King Knox and Darryl Gordon, Chairman Emeritus and President, Lancaster County Career & Technology Foundation
Signs Your Nonprofit Could Benefit from a Coach
- You're lacking strategic direction.
- Growth or change is overwhelming your team.
- You’re facing operational or structural challenges.
- Board engagement is weak or unclear.
- You’re not seeing the impact you expected.
- You need to strengthen fundraising or partnerships.
- Internal transitions are creating instability.
Benefits of Engaging a Nonprofit Advisor
Benefits of Engaging a Nonprofit Advisor
- Objective Expertise: Advisors offer an outside perspective, unclouded by internal dynamics, helping you identify blind spots and make clearer decisions.
- Specialized Knowledge: They bring experience in nonprofit strategy, governance, fundraising, and operations—often gained from working with multiple organizations and sectors.
- Strategic Alignment: Advisors help clarify your mission, refine your priorities, and ensure that programs, staff, and resources are aligned for maximum effectiveness.
- Efficiency and Focus: With expert guidance, your team avoids wasted time and costly missteps—focusing energy on what works and what matters most.
- Customized Solutions: Advisors tailor strategies to your specific goals, culture, and challenges, offering practical steps that fit your capacity and vision.
- Capacity Building: Beyond solving immediate issues, advisors equip your team with tools, frameworks, and skills to lead more effectively in the long term.
- Board and Leadership Support: They can strengthen board performance, facilitate executive transitions, or support leadership in navigating growth or change.
- Increased Credibility with Funders: Having an advisor on board signals seriousness, strategic intent, and accountability—qualities that funders respect and reward.
How We Customize Our Nonprofit Advising
We understand that every nonprofit has unique needs. Our customization process includes:
- A free consultation to discuss your organization's needs and how Invoke can help.
- Confirming the goals for our time together.
- Crafting a proposal, if needed.
- Services provided at an hourly rate.
- We can start with a minimum of only five sessions.
- In-person and virtual options are available.
- Sessions are scheduled as needed.
This personalized approach ensures that the advising directly addresses your organization's specific challenges and objectives.
Why Choose Our Nonprofit
Advising Services
- Over two decades of experience in the nonprofit world
- International, National, and State credentials
- Advanced education
- Experience working with countless nonprofit professionals and missions
Schedule a free consultation to discuss how to get started.
Ready to Elevate Your Nonprofit?
Contact Ivy today to discuss how our nonprofit advising services can empower your organization's future. Let's work together to build an strong and effective team to drive your mission forward.
