We offer several coaching and mentoring programs to assist executive directors, board members, and program managers with the creation of an organization or programs, and the development of strategies for growth and strategies to help the business survive these tough economic times.

Basic Coaching
Our basic coaching program is designed to provide advice and guidance to Executive Directors and Senior Staff who need assistance in creating a nonprofit, developing an operating or restructuring plan, or planning for the growth of the organization. 

The basic coaching program includes three months of bi-weekly phones between you and your coach and access to your coach via e-mail, phone, fax, and regular mail to assist you in resolving strategic and technical issues, consult on ideas, and provide direction and feedback.

Our basic coaching program is filled on a first come first served basis.  If there are no spaces currently available, your name will be placed on our waiting list, and you will be able to join the program as soon as space is available.  The cost of the basic coaching program is $3,000.

Advanced Coaching
Our structured coaching plan is ideal for situations where an individual requires a highly structured relationship and a formal schedule works best to help an individual to achieve their desired goals.

Our advanced coaching plan includes six months of bi-weekly phone calls between you and your coach as well as the opportunity to work with your coach to establish the specific outcomes desired, and establish the steps, tasks, and time frames help you achieve those specific outcomes.

Our advanced coaching program is also filled on a first come first served basis.  If there are no spaces currently available, your name will be placed on our waiting list, and you will be able to join the program as soon as space is available.  The cost of the structured coaching program is $6,000.

Sustainability Plan Mentoring
Finally, we offer sustainability plan mentoring for situations where an organization develops its sustainability plan internally yet requires some expert guidance and assistance in developing and implementing the plan.

Our sustainability plan mentoring includes not only access to a mentor, but also training in the development of a sustainability plan, and the opportunity to have each section of your sustainability plan evaluated by your mentor as it is developed. 

Our sustainability plan mentoring is always conducted by one of the principals of the Institute for Finance and Entrepreneurship.  The cost of the business plan development coaching is $6,000.

Prior to beginning any of our coaching programs, you and your coach speak either in-person or via a phone to call to require expectations and requirements, and agree on the coaching program that is right for you.