Shari Adams provides consultation services to a variety of nonprofit organizations in the areas of organizational assessment, strategic planning, development planning, transition management, and board development. During her twenty five years as a nonprofit consultant, Shari has demonstrated a keen ability to service the needs of her clients. She is quickly able to assess a situation and facilitate a customized process that helps an organization identify challenges and develop achievable strategies for the future. Shari has also developed a reputation as a valuable interim executive director and development director. She has successfully served in that capacity at The Institute of Living Foundation, Safe Haven, Riverfront Recapture and the Wadsworth Atheneum.
Areas of Expertise:
Board assessment, structure, training, performance
Fundraising / fund development planning, Individual giving / major gifts
Business / financial models, Collaborations and mergers, Meeting facilitation, Organizational assessments, Strategic planning