Leveraging Consultants to Build Capacity and Expand Your Nonprofit’s Reach with Ashley Dietz

Join us as we speak with Florida Philanthropic Network's President and CEO, Ashley Dietz. FPN has been on a growth trajectory and is utilizing the expertise of consultants to help their growth. We discuss the pros and cons of utilizing consultants, how Ashley manages consultants, and how to get consultants to buy in.

 

Key Takeaways:

1. Ashley's Board responded with relief when she approached them about the consulting model.
2. Consultants are great for timebound projects.
3. For consultants: Do not underestimate the power of saying "no."

 

Timestamps:

00:45 - Interview starts and Ashley introduces herself

01:45 - Ashley’s background

03:05 - Transition of becoming a CEO during COVID

05:00 - What did you find out during your “listening tour”?

06:25 - Ashley talks about the consultant model

08:55 - How do you find consultants to contract?

10:00 - How do you manage consultants?

11:50 - How do you create clarity in the work for the consultants?

13:50 - Strategic considerations when using consultants

15:07 - The power of saying “no” as a consultant

15:40 - Reporting structure for consultants

16:35 - Downsides in the consulting model

17:57 - How do you onboard a consultant?

20:25 - What was the board’s response to the consulting model?

22:15 - What would create the need to add staff?

23:53 - Aspirations for FPN

26:33 - Recapping with Read

 

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