Practical Guidance for Nonprofit Boards
Nonprofits do important work, but many boards don’t have easy access to practical governance support.
I provide flexible coaching and advisory services, and created the Nonprofit Board newsletter to give boards and executive directors governance support within their budgets and on their timeframes.
Let’s work together to strengthen your board, sustainably and affordably.
✍️ The Nonprofit Board (Substack)
Practical tools and board-level insight for nonprofits.
Free articles, plus an archive of deeper how-to governance series with an affordable subscription.
🧭 Coaching & Advisory Services
Advice, confidence, and clarity when and how you need it, for:
- Board Chairs & Presidents
- Executive Directors & CEOs
- Committee Chairs
- Individual board members
Choose quick guidance or structured governance support and development.
📊 Board & Governance Assessments
Regular assessments keep your board focused, effective, and accountable.
Choose an independent, third party assessment, or structured guidance through a self-administered process.
💡Training Services
Governance training designed for nonprofit boards.
Choose general workshops or tailored sessions that reflect your organization’s size, context, and real governance challenges.
Monique Steensma
In my previous role as Senior Client Partner at Patrick O’Callaghan and Associates, I worked with corporate, crown, and nonprofit boards across a wide range of sectors. In addition, my CEO experience at a mid-sized nonprofit gave me a deep understanding of both sides of the board–management relationship.
Whether you need guidance on a single issue or are ready to pursue broader improvements in board governance, I can provide the support and clarity needed to move forward.