What we have to offer

With over 35 years experience, complemented by research, in the nonprofit sector, Hiland & Associates assists nonprofit leaders build capacity to maximize their potential for community impact. We specialize in:

Governance and Board Development
Incorporating our recent research identifying the critical success factors in board development, we work with boards of directors, and executive staff, to:

Board/Executive Partnership
We provide coaching, mentoring, and consultation for executive directors and/or board leaders (especially the board chair) to achieve their goals for building shared leadership, professional development, and enhanced effectiveness. We provide joint coaching and mentoring as well as individual help to build and enhance this partnership which is so critical to nonprofit effectiveness. We also provide executive coaching for executive directors and other agency leaders.

Workshops, Training, and Speaking
Dr. Hiland is committed to synthesizing state of the art knowledge and research into usable strategies and skill building opportunities for nonprofit and business leaders. Audiences have included nonprofit executives and boards of directors, solo entrepreneurs, small businesses, and others within large companies. Insightful content, with interactive and experiential activities, help participants expand their innate potential. Visit the Workshops and Publications page for some examples.

Strategic Alliances and Restructuring, Collaborations
With direct experience leading nonprofit mergers and having assisted over 50 nonprofit organizations with alliances or restructuring, Hiland & Associates is uniquely qualified to provide training and direct assistance to nonprofit leaders in understanding, exploring, negotiating, and achieving successful strategic alliances or collaborations.