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Gary was exceptionally knowledgeable, wise, and reassuring. He understands the day-to-day details of running a nonprofit and is also focused on guiding leaders to build towards their longer-term vision. I was grateful for his practical advice, the questions he posed, and the opportunity to have a partner with whom I could share ideas.
Steve Cochrane
Executive Director
Institute for Humane Education
Gary is a very experienced mentor. After our consult, I was able to better make a programmatic decision which ended up freeing up organizational time and resource. Thank you Gary!
Teresa Aspinwall
Executive Director
Multicultural Spanish Speaking Providers Association
Gary helped me to streamline our ideas and identify next steps. It was really validating to hear we were going in the right direction, while getting to add in Gary's ideas and wisdom. In the end, we'll probably save lots of money and hours going in the direction Gary imagined with us. It was a delight!
Jennifer Allen
Co-Director
St. Louis Art Place Initiative
In a short one-hour consultation, Gary instantly became a trustworthy thought partner. He helped me think through some big changes that I didn't know how to approach, and I finished the consultation with concrete action steps. He helped me to see that big changes have to start with a well-constructed vision, which will guide any steps toward governance or administrative changes. Thank you Gary!
Anne Hawthorne
Executive Director
Los Angeles United Methodist Urban Foundation
Wow! If you need a coaching session, here is your guy. Gary led me through a conversation that challenged me, educated me, and in the end put me on a track toward success. I probably should have taken out a student loan! ;-)
Darryl Johnson
Executive Director
Mentor2Youth
Gary was very easy to speak with, it felt talking to a long time colleague, and with a lot of experience. It was very helpful to speak with someone who had the correct experience in transitions and change management. especially during this very stressful time of dealing with an ever changing world thanks to COVID.
Saeeda Dunston
Executive Director
Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities
Gary was extremely helpful in helping me rethink some things, and see some things that I already knew in a new light. The consultation went in a different direction that I anticipated, but I am glad that it did because it helped me understand where to better spend my time and focus as an E.D.
Travis Hall
Executive Director
Youth Challenge of Hampton Roads
Gary was an excellent resource. He asked all of the right questions to get a full understand of the concerns or issues at hand. I left with a sense of accomplishment and with a good idea of what I needed to do moving forward. I highly recommend Gary to help address some of your most critical organizational needs.
Charles Evans
Executive Director
School on Wheels, Inc.
Gary had great insight and a wonderful sense of calm and balance about him. He was patient and knowledgeable. I am so pleased to have had this connection!
Kate Davis
Executive Director
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
I thank God for Gary! His insight and suggestions were such a blessing!
Karen Brown
Executive Director
NATASHA House
Gary quickly got to the heart of one key financial challenge I was raising for his consideration and was able to articulate deeper questions about governance, values, and decentralized structure that need to be discussed and decided as we move forward in plans to grow the organization and make it more sustainable. This process will undoubtedly lead to our making some critically important decisions about how to grow and stay true to our core values and long-range vision. I consider it quite miraculous that Gary was able to help articulate this deeper conversation for our organization in a one hour phone conversation after just being introduced to COPA!!
Ann Yellott
Grants & Program Coordinator
Culture of Peace Alliance
Gary is great to speak with! With a wealth of experience he offers calm, collected, sound advice. I look forward to implementing a few of the new strategies he suggested and following up with Gary in the future on how successful the results were.
Michael Todd
Associate Director
Regional Theatre of the Palouse
Our consultation with Gary to talk through an organizational expansion was incredibly helpful! Gary asked thoughtful questions and offered up important aspects to think about and relevant strategies to consider. He is extremely knowledgeable about nonprofit operations and provide valuable insights.
Kathryn Fenneman
Executive Director
Tutoring Plus of Cambridge
Gary was EXTREMELY helpful - able with just a few questions to get an accurate bead on our situation and helped coach me through the entire process. A great listener who quickly understood each of the unique situations we were facing and was able to advise us in best practices and practical options for handling them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Suellen Daniels
Executive Director
Fill Ministries, Inc./Meals by Grace
Gary was great to talk to. He helped me take a look at the situation through a different lens and perspective which opens up opportunities and possibilities. I will reach out to Gary in the future for continued consultation.
Jim Verrecchia
Executive Director
Atlanta Master Chorale
With only an hour conversation, I learned more from Gary about fundraising and financial management than I have in years. He has an outstanding mastery of the issues and can guide any non-profit towards financial management success.
Jean Claude Abeck
President
Africa Center for Strategic Progress
Gary is a great strategic adviser. He quickly understood the challenges we faced. He had some excellent suggestions and was exactly what I needed in order to identify the best way forward.
Carlos Peláez
Co-founder; Director of Operations
Blueprint Earth
I can't recommend Gary enough. He provided thoughtful, relevant, and practical feedback and advice about a challenging workplace situation.
Thomas Walsh
Executive Director
Volunteer Lawyers Network
What a fun discussion! Gary asked pertinent questions to better understand our challenges and he came up with thoughtful steps to improve our strategy regarding scheduling and re-scheduling clients. His ideas were easy to understand and will be easy to implement! Gary was engaging, easy to talk to and very supportive. I would definitely seek his advice with any future needs!
Tess Almendarez Lojacono
Executive Director
Fine Art Miracles
Gary is fantastic! Smart, kind, patient, knowledgeable, big picture thinker. His experience is only matched by his big heart. I now have some really important concepts that I will put in place immediately. He's made an impact on my organization and the folks that I serve. Thank you, Gary!
Tonya Amos
Founder, Artistic & Executive Director
Grown Women Dance Collective
My call with Gary was amazing! At the end, my confidence was high and my goals were clear. Gary has a way of explaining complex deliverables in a simple and relatable way. The tasks that felt daunting are now exciting and doable!. Thank you Gary. I appreciate your support and wisdom!
Mary Gay
Founder/Executive Director
Su-Kor Inc.