Nonprofit Decision-Making Framework for Complex Challenges

Better Nonprofit Management Training Series

Learn decision making frameworks to help meet your most challenging needs.

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Workshop DescriptionHow can the leaders of nonprofit organizations develop and implement a decision-making framework that meets the challenges of today’s community service environment? What is the balance between providing sound information, supporting constructive consideration of options, and arriving at a consensus-based best outcome? Learning ObjectivesIn this workshop, we will introduce a four-step framework an organization’s leadership “ecosystem” can follow that involves:(1) carefully distilling issues into a clear written summary with options and a recommendation(2) sharing this information(3) supporting constructive discussions with stakeholders(4) bringing your leadership into agreement on the best possible decisionAfter the introduction, we will continue with breakout sessions in which participants will have the opportunity to practice this framework by playing two roles: (1) senior staff presenting a challenging issue in next year’s budget for board approval and (2) members of the board’s executive committee addressing a surprising human resources issue involving senior staff and a valued former member of the board.We will explore tools including written and oral communication strategies that lead to making the best possible decision, along with tips for maintaining the framework, and trouble-shooting techniques for decision-making. Target AudienceThis training is great for senior leaders of nonprofit organizations — CEOs, board chairs, members of senior staff and the board of directors — who want to improve their organization’s decision-making process when dealing with mission-critical issues. About the PresentersDr. John D. LloydDr. John D. Lloyd is an executive-level professional with 18+ years of leadership and management experience in strategy consulting and organizational development in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Dr. Lloyd has proven experience partnering with senior level executives, boards, and staff members on short-term and long-term organizational development objectives. Dr. Lloyd is currently serving as an Interim Executive Director for AsylumConnect, an international social advocacy and civic engagement nonprofit organization focusing on LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and members of the community. Prior to AsylumConnect, Dr. Lloyd served as Interim Executive Director, Boston Education Skills &amp; Training (BEST), and Executive Director, Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI), two Boston based nonprofit organizations. Prior to serving as a nonprofit leader, Dr. Lloyd, co-founded and led Vanguard &amp; Associates from 2009-2018, a strategy consulting practice focused on providing strategic planning and organizational development services in the nonprofit and private sectors. Engagements included conducting intake interviews, focus groups, analyzing client inputs, synthesizing conclusions, and developing recommendations for implementation. Dr. Lloyd is currently an adjunct faculty member at Boston University, Boston College, and Simmons University. He is also on the Board of Directors, African Economic and Community Development Foundation, serving as its Chair, Strategic Planning Committee. Dr. Lloyd holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Learning and Development, University of Pennsylvania, an MBA, Bentley University and BS, Plymouth State University. A native of Sharon, Massachusetts, John currently lives in Randolph with his wife, Dr. Wanda Montañez and their yorki-poo Cinco. Tom Martorelli, MBATom is a seasoned nonprofit executive with experience in management, marketing, finance, and communications. He provides leaders in community organizations with strategic planning and implementation support, including their internal operations and the ways in which these organizations interact with their communities, government, and business partners. Tom began his career summarizing evidence for Leon Jaworski and the Watergate Special Prosecution Force in Washington, DC. A graduate of Princeton University, he is one of the first graduates of Harvard Business School to work in nonprofit organizations both before and after earning his MBA. Tom’s lifelong interest in community health centers began with service as a board chair, developing several centers’ strategic plans, and authoring For People, Not for Profit, the history of Fenway Community Health Center in Boston. His environmental program leadership includes directing the Mellon Foundation/Appalachian Mountain Club’s National Volunteer Project. As an entrepreneur, he has started more than a dozen nonprofit organizations and three for-profit ventures. He has worked for Road Scholar Adventure Travel as a blogger, Boston College as an historian, the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers as a market researcher, and as project manager for the Discovery Channel Titanic traveling exhibition. As an author, Tom has written biographies of characters in Boston’s maritime community and recently co-wrote a novel set in the Negro Baseball Leagues of the 1950s. Tom’s international work includes consulting for Trafalgar/The Travel Company (Great Britain). He is currently president of the African Economic and Community Development Foundation (United States and Cameroon). FAQTSNE's Better Nonprofit Management Training Series runs from October 2023 to June 2024.Join us this year as we present workshops on essentials issues in nonprofit management such as supervision, financial management, fundraising, communications, and more! We have trained more than 3,000 nonprofit professionals on the skills needed to take the lead in their work and their careers.Visit our website for full workshop descriptions and series information <a href="http://www.tsne.org/bnmts/workshops" title="http://www.tsne.org/bnmts/workshops" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.What is the refund policy?Cancellations must be made via email at least 10 business days prior to the date of the workshop in order to receive a refund. Email <a href="mailto:trainings@tsne.org" title="mailto:trainings@tsne.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">trainings@tsne.org</a> should you need to cancel your registration.Where are your workshops located?All of our online workshops are being conducted via Zoom. A link to the event will be sent to all registered attendees after registration.What is the maximum number of attendees from our organization that can attend a training?We limit groups and organizations to 5 seats per workshop. If you would like to have more people take one of our workshops, email <a href="mailto:trainings@tsne.org" title="mailto:trainings@tsne.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">trainings@tsne.org</a> to learn about customized training offerings.Additional Questions?Contact us at <a href="mailto:trainings@tsne.org" title="mailto:trainings@tsne.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">trainings@tsne.org</a>

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