Meta4 Consulting

A consulting firm uniquely designed to help nonprofits thrive in turbulent times

Leading a nonprofit these days is no picnic. The world out there is unpredictable and challenging. If you feel there seems to be an almost endless stream of tough decisions confronting your organization, you're not alone!

Principals

Our multi-talented and experienced team of nonprofit specialists would love to help you with those decisions. One way we can do so is by providing support on specific issues such as finances, governance, metrics, evaluation, board composition or others that may be preoccupying your organization

Alternately, we could underake a general review of your situation, and work with you to develop a broad-ranging strategy and related policies that will help you to face the future with confidence. Please get in touch and let’s explore, together, what would best suit your needs.

We welcome requests for information and invite you to reach out to us

Challenges? Let us help!

We find that many nonprofits, no matter what their mission or size, encounter similar challenges. Here are some common ones we have helped our clients to meet:

Growing your revenues

What you can do to improve your financial position & prospects

Strategic planning

How to develop a plan that provides meaningful direction and inspires both board and staff

Board recruitment and orientation

How to get the people you need on board and performing effectively

Board-staff relations

Clarifying roles & building collaborative relationships

Member or stakeholder engagement

Developing strategies to enhance participation and loyalty

Board leadership

Helping the chair, working with senior staff, to enhance board performance

Services

We believe in the power of the nonprofit sector to effect positive change, and we are dedicated to strengthening it. We offer a range of services in the following areas:

Services

Governance & Strategy

To navigate today’s turbulent environment, nonprofits need a focused mission, a strategic plan aligned with that mission, a strong implementation capability and effective governance practices.

Improving Financial Performance

It’s a rare nonprofit that doesn’t face financial challenges. Perhaps, like others, you lack the funds you need to fuel your mission. Or you’re finding traditional revenues sources are drying up.

Communications

An organization’s communications strategy needs to be integrally linked to its mission and its strategic plan. It’s important to ensure that this linkage is robust and that communication practices are achieving the desired impact.

Metrics

Nonprofits everywhere are being told that they must provide evidence their work is producing desirable results. But developing sound performance measures isn’t easy.

Organizational Realignment 
& Change Management

Whether what’s required is just minor clarification of roles, or perhaps a more significant realignment, we can help to make sure the process of organizational change runs smoothly and that desired results are achieved.

Public Speaking 
& Facilitation

Our Principals have wide experience in addressing conferences, workshops and similar events both in Canada and internationally on subjects related to our work with nonprofits. All are effective facilitators who will collaborate to plan and facilitate productive work sessions on matters critical to your success.

BOOK

The Intrepid Nonprofit

Strategies for Success in Turbulent Times

The Intrepid Nonprofit: Strategies for Success in Turbulent Times by Tim Plumptre (2019)  has been described as a “playbook for nonprofit leaders to help them navigate the turbulent environment ahead.” Reviews have been consistently positive and enthusiastic.

BOOK

The Intrepid Nonprofit

Strategies for Success in Turbulent Times

The Intrepid Nonprofit: Strategies for Success in Turbulent Times by Tim Plumptre (2019)  has been described as a “playbook for nonprofit leaders to help them navigate the turbulent environment ahead.” Reviews have been consistently positive and enthusiastic.