Heidi Holtz

Stillwork Coaching and Consulting

32 Fowler Lane, Middlefield, CT 06455 | (315) 559-2636 | heidi@stillworkconsulting.com
Works in: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Last updated:
Friday, Nov 22, 2024

Capacity Building, Leadership Coaching (staff and board members,) Board Development, Assessments, Community Listening Tours, Discovery, Storytelling, Trainings and Coaching. Certified in Nonprofit Lifecycles, Life/Executive Coaching through Goal Imagery Institute, pending certification in Positivity Quotient, Appreciative Inquiry, Board Source. My commitment is to always provide sustainable and enduring support that sets you up for success now and in the future: to work with you, not for you. Clients tell me they love my unique approach to coaching and consulting, which blends empathy, straight talk and a large dose of humor.

Areas of Expertise:

Board assessment, structure, training, performance

Communications / marketing planning and strategy, Donor communications

Organizational evaluation

Fundraising / fund development planning, Grant writing

Executive coaching, Leadership training and development, Team building

Managing change, Meeting facilitation, Organizational assessments, Strategic planning, Organizational development

Deep expertise in these issue areas: Arts and Culture, Foundations / Grantmakers, Libraries, Social Services / Human Services

Past Clients:

  • Organization: Community Foundation of Greater New Haven
    Name: Jackie Downing
    Description of services provided: Capacity assessment, board development, crisis management
    Year services provided: 2019-present
    Contact Info: | jdowning@cfgnh.org
  • Organization: Gifford Foundation
    Name: Lindsay McClung
    Description of services provided: Capacity assessments and work plans, facilitation, marketing
    Year services provided: 2018 to present
    Contact Info: (315) 474-2489 | lindsay@giffordfoundation.org
  • Organization: Richard S. Shineman Foundation
    Name: Chena Tucker
    Description of services provided: Capacity Assessments and Consulting, coaching, Co-designer/Lead Facilitator on Nonprofit Education and Training Series.
    Year services provided: 2019 to present
    Contact Info: (315) 216-6644 | chena@shinemanfoundation.org
  • Organization: Human Services Council of Tompkins County, Catalyst Cayuga
    Name: Cindy Wilcox
    Description of services provided: Consulting, trainings, development/implementation of Nonprofit Emerging Leaders Program (for Catalyst Cayuga)
    Year services provided: 2019-2022
    Contact Info: (607) 273-8686 | cwilcox@hsctc.org
  • Organization: Franklin Food Pantry, Franklin MA
    Name: Tina Powderly
    Description of services provided: Training, board dynamics, strategic pathways
    Year services provided: 2022-2024
    Contact Info: (508) 528-3115 | tpowderly@franklinfoodpantry.org
  • Organization: Integrated Community Planning
    Name: Brandy Koproski
    Description of services provided: Strategic Pathways, Capacity Assessments, Consulting
    Year services provided: 2022-2024
    Contact Info: (315) 343-2344 | bkoproski@icpoc.org
  • Organization: Community Science Institute
    Name: Grascen Shidemantle
    Description of services provided: Strategic Pathways, Assessment, Leadership Coaching
    Year services provided: 2023-2024
    Contact Info: (607) 257-6606 | gshidemantle@communityscience.org
  • Organization: Onondaga County Public Library
    Name: Sam Edelstein
    Description of services provided: Strategic Pathways, Capacity Assessment, Discovery, Retreat Facilitation
    Year services provided: 2024-2025
    Contact Info: | sam.i.edelstein@gmail.com
  • Organization: Jowonio School
    Name: Lori Saile
    Description of services provided: Strategic Pathways, Capacity Assessment, Retreat Facilitation, Discovery, Coaching
    Year services provided: 2023-2024
    Contact Info: (315) 445-4010 | lori.saile@jowonio.org
  • Organization: Highstead Foundation
    Name: Geordie Elkins
    Description of services provided: Governance systems and implementation
    Year services provided: 2024-2025
    Contact Info: (203) 938-8809 | gelkins@highstead.net
  • Organization: Fuse Theatre of CT
    Name: Lara Morton
    Description of services provided: Board Development
    Year services provided: 2023
    Contact Info: (203) 314-3394 | fusetheatreCT@gmail.com


Training & Workshops:

  • Name: Introduction to Nonprofit Lifecycles™ Capacity Building
    Duration: .75 - 4 hours
    Fee: $350 per hour
    Fees Negotiable: Yes
    Minimum Audience Size: 10
    Maximum Audience Size: 100
    Reference: Peter Dunn, CEO, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, 508-755-0980
  • Name: Board 101: Refresh and Renew
    Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours
    Fee: $500 per hour
    Fees Negotiable: Yes
    Minimum Audience Size: 5
    Maximum Audience Size: 25
    Reference: Chena Tucker, Shineman Foundation, (315) 216-6644
  • Name: Faux Board - a role-playing game with committee/board member and board meeting scenario.
    Duration: 2 hours session, plus 2 hour pre-session specific to organization
    Fee: $500 per hour
    Fees Negotiable: Yes
    Minimum Audience Size: 10
    Maximum Audience Size: 20
    Reference: Sheena Solomon, Gifford Foundation, 315-474-2489
  • Name: Board Development and Engagement Practices
    Duration: 1.5-3 hours
    Fee: $500 per hour
    Fees Negotiable: Yes
    Minimum Audience Size: 10
    Maximum Audience Size: 25
    Reference: Chena Tucker, Shineman Foundation, 315-216-6644
  • Name: Growing Your Nonprofit Story - why and how to use stories in your nonprofit
    Duration: 2-4 hours
    Fee: $500 per hour
    Fees Negotiable: Yes
    Minimum Audience Size: 10
    Maximum Audience Size: 50
    Reference: Fanny Villarreal, YWCA, 315-480-1082
  • Name: The Five Magic Questions: using the "After Action Review" approach to evaluate and plan for the future.
    Duration: 1 to 3 hours, depending on complexity of project
    Fee: $500 per hour
    Fees Negotiable: Yes
    Minimum Audience Size: 1
    Maximum Audience Size: 25
    Reference: Lindsay McClung, the Gifford Foundation, 315-474-2489
  • Name: "Can this marriage be saved?": The Executive Director and Board Leadership Relationship
    Duration: 1. hours
    Fee: $500 per hour
    Fees Negotiable: Yes
    Minimum Audience Size: 10
    Maximum Audience Size: 50
    Reference: Dave Reckess, 315-254-8831

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