We have been there …

Consultants on Purpose was formed in 1996 to help nonprofit organizations succeed in competitive, changing markets. A team of experienced professionals, our purpose is to bring comprehensive, integrated approaches to nonprofit planning, management, and board, program and resource development.

Our firm brings together three principals with extensive experience in and commitment to nonprofits. We can help nonprofits, particularly smaller ones, which need expert counsel and service, but are unable to afford it on a full time basis. The principals of the firm are:

• John M. Cornman, who has over 20 years of experience running nonprofit organizations;
• Barbara K. Kincaid, a fundraising professional with nearly 20 years experience in nonprofit social service agencies and higher education;

Based on our diverse experience in nonprofit and government organizations, we know what happens when:

• in the real world of constant change, organizations must repeatedly find new directions to pursue their missions effectively.
• the passion for an organization’s purpose and shared goals seem to disappear.
• budgets tighten.
• external influences keep changing.
• miscommunications remain unacknowledged and unexamined.
• misunderstandings sap an organization’s energy and will.
• internal tensions cause disruptions, generate conflict.

We also know that a straightforward, honest “outsider” often can:

• ask the critical questions;
• help identify the causes of disharmony and conflict;
• help revitalize the organization; and
• assist in examining, refining, or setting new goals

For these reasons, we decided to pool our experiences to help organizations facing such challenges. We offer our services as Consultants on Purpose.