Using Management Consultants for Nonprofit Organizations: Promises and Pitfalls (Part 1)

Baruch College, School of Public Affairs, Nonprofit Group & United Way of New York City co-sponsor a conference "Using Management Consultants for Nonprofit Organizations: Promises and Pitfalls". Participants hear from and discuss with non-profit clients and consultants on stragetic planning, fundraising, board governance, human resources, technology, legal issues and other management topics. David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs makes the opening remarks. The event takes place at Newman Conference Center on June 14, 2006, moderated by Fred Fields, Director of Strengthening New York City Nonprofits, United Way of New York City. [Video 1: 38 min.] Richard Mittenthal, President and CEO, TCC Group, gives a keynote address on "Grantee/Consultant Engagements: What Doesn't Work, Principles for Success, and What Funders Expect". [Video 2: 37 min.] Panel members consisting of consultants, an intermediary, and a nonprofit cliet discuss lessons learned from collaborative experiences: Fran Barrett, CRE (Community Resource Exchange), Rodney Christopher, Nonprofit Finance Fund, Jill Mendelson, UJA Federation of New York, Margarita Rosa, Executive Director, Grand Street Settlement House.