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The Ross Collective

The Ross Collective

非盈利组织

Berkeley,CA 765 位关注者

Strategic planning and organizational development that creates equity, justice, energy and clarity.

关于我们

Move your organization towards sustainability, growth and justice. Our consulting firm leads strategic planning and board development processes that create clarity, energy and opportunity. The Ross Collective is a consulting firm that designs and leads inclusive, participatory processes for nonprofit and foundation boards and staff. Learn more about the ways we can work together: ? Strategic Planning ? Board Development ? Workshops and Webinars ? Board Equity Training Dr. Renee Rubin Ross, Founder & CEO, is a recognized leader on board and organizational development and strategy and the founder of The Ross Collective, a consulting firm that designs and leads inclusive, participatory processes for social sector boards and staff. Committed to racial equity in the nonprofit sector, Dr. Ross supports organizations and individuals in practices that build belonging and celebrate and amplify diverse voices and perspectives. In addition to her consulting work, Dr. Ross is the Director of the Cal State University East Bay Nonprofit Management Certificate program and teaches Strategic Planning and Board Development for the program. Dr. Ross lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. She is a Board member of the Alliance for Nonprofit Management. Her Doctorate in Education and Jewish Studies from New York University explored parent participation in schools.

网站
https://www.therosscollective.com
所属行业
非盈利组织
规模
2-10 人
总部
Berkeley,CA
类型
自有
创立
2015
领域
Strategic Planning、Board Governance和Nonprofit Capacity Assessment

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  • https://lnkd.in/gye_Xu2p Feeling appreciative of the work we have accomplished this year.

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    Inclusive nonprofit strategic planning and governance that creates clarity, energy and justice. Speaker & writer. Director, CSUEB Nonprofit Management program. Leadership, racial equity and strategy. (She/Her)

    We would be the first to say that it is a challenging time for our world and planet? and that there’s so much more to do and learn. AND it is so important to pause and feel a deep sense of gratitude for opportunities and successes. We tell our clients to do this too! In the spirit of celebrating the good so that we can build on it, here’s our list of The Ross Collective accomplishments for 2024: ?? Concluded four strategic planning processes, started two more ?? Led three board governance processes ?? Conducted two capacity assessments for Northern California nonprofit organizations ?? Taught strategic planning and board development - twice each for California State University - East Bay ?? Presented on Strategic Planning for SVCREATES. ?? Presented on Alternatives to the 501c3 with Christal M. Cherry and Andy Robinson for Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) Nonprofit Association and Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley ?? Presented on seven podcasts, webinars or workshops: Montana Nonprofit Association Conference, Pursuant - An Allegiance Group Company podcast, Inspired Nonprofit Leadership podcast, Confessions with Jess & Cindy podcast, Social Impact Advisor Network, Technology of Participation Professional Development Series workshop, Board Symposium workshop ?? Wrote 23 newsletters/blog posts ?? Directed CSUEB Nonprofit Management certificate program ?? Created first draft of book manuscript Thank you to colleagues and clients who joined us on the journey, hosted us and worked alongside us. Christal M. Cherry Andy Robinson Carol Hamilton Ruth Richerson Sarah Olivieri Cindy Wagman Jess Campbell Becky Endicott, CFRE Jon McCoy, CFRE Alyssa E. Alyssa Byrkit Kate White, EdD Hunter Gatewood Shelby Chartkoff Corinna vanGerwen Angelica Hesse Benisa Berry Katie Crouch Leeann Alameda Katharine Earhart Eva Jo Meyers Hi, I'm Renee - our consulting firm The Ross Collective designs and leads inclusive, participatory #strategicplanning and #boardgovernance processes alongside #nonprofit leaders. Stay in touch about via our free 2x monthly e-list on nonprofit strategy, racial equity and leadership - https://bit.ly/3qmL28Q

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  • Scenario planning is energizing Often, nonprofit leaders are anxious about scenario planning or strategic planning. They’re worried that there will be a lot of conflict, people won’t listen to one another, or people will feel worse at the end of the planning meeting. Our experience leading many planning processes is that when these processes are well-facilitated with clear structure and outcomes, participants are energized at the end. They have had the experience of listening to one another, being heard by others, and are appreciative of the contributions that each group member has made. Do Now: Create a Plan, then Shout it out! We’re living in a moment where so much that is good in our communities and in the United States is under attack. As we discussed at the beginning of this post, “they” (the billionaire bullies) have come for the nonprofit sector…as well as Medicaid, healthcare, food banks and vaccines. To resist that is to come together with others to amplify the values and community we want to see in the world. To resist that is to speak LOUDLY about how we affirm a joyous, constructive world in which people of all races have what they need to thrive, in which people of all backgrounds, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, and all of the other components in our magic elixir are celebrated and affirmed. A peaceful world in which we show care and love towards all people in our communities. So once you know how you’re going forward, celebrate and amplify that. That is your leadership. Others out there, who may be feeling scared and anxious, need to know that you see a way forward - together. Read the full post at https://bit.ly/3EZrK51 Hi, I'm Renee - our consulting firm The Ross Collective designs and leads inclusive, participatory #strategicplanning and #boardgovernance processes alongside #nonprofit leaders. Stay in touch about via our free 2x monthly e-list on nonprofit strategy, racial equity and leadership - https://bit.ly/3qmL28Q

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  • Scenario planning can feel emotional We acknowledge that these conversations may feel emotional and challenging. It doesn’t feel “good” to imagine a future of struggle and challenge. On the other hand, it really doesn’t feel good to arrive at that future and have no idea what to do! Scenario planning is energizing Often, nonprofit leaders are anxious about scenario planning or strategic planning. They’re worried that there will be a lot of conflict, people won’t listen to one another, or people will feel worse at the end of the planning meeting. Our experience leading many planning processes is that when these processes are well-facilitated with clear structure and outcomes, participants are energized at the end. They have had the experience of listening to one another, being heard by others, and are appreciative of the contributions that each group member has made. Read the full post at https://bit.ly/3EZrK51 Hi, I'm Renee - our consulting firm The Ross Collective designs and leads inclusive, participatory #strategicplanning and #boardgovernance processes alongside #nonprofit leaders. Stay in touch about via our free 2x monthly e-list on nonprofit strategy, racial equity and leadership - https://bit.ly/3qmL28Q

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  • Do Now: Create a Plan, then Shout it out! We’re living in a moment where so much that is good in our communities and in the United States is under attack. As we discussed at the beginning of this post, “they” (the billionaire bullies) have come for the nonprofit sector…as well as Medicaid, healthcare, food banks and vaccines. To resist that is to come together with others to amplify the values and community we want to see in the world. To resist that is to speak LOUDLY about how we affirm a joyous, constructive world in which people of all races have what they need to thrive, in which people of all backgrounds, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, and all of the other components in our magic elixir are celebrated and affirmed. A peaceful world in which we show care and love towards all people in our communities. So once you know how you’re going forward, celebrate and amplify that. That is your leadership. Others out there, who may be feeling scared and anxious, need to know that you see a way forward - together. Community is one of our greatest strengths. As we continue to see the headlines and feel the pressure, it’s easy to feel overwhelm and despair. Many of us were already facing routine struggles before this new administration. We need to maneuver through uncertain environments, some of which we haven’t seen before. With some foresight, we can gather information available and scenario plan to explore possible outcomes. Coming together, we discover a way forward, and activate our voices towards the future we envision. Read the full post at https://bit.ly/3EZrK51 Hi, I'm Renee - our consulting firm The Ross Collective designs and leads inclusive, participatory #strategicplanning and #boardgovernance processes alongside #nonprofit leaders. Stay in touch about via our free 2x monthly e-list on nonprofit strategy, racial equity and leadership - https://bit.ly/3qmL28Q

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  • Do Now: Create a Plan, then Shout it out! We’re living in a moment where so much that is good in our communities and in the United States is under attack. As we discussed at the beginning of this post, “they” (the billionaire bullies) have come for the nonprofit sector…as well as Medicaid, healthcare, food banks and vaccines. To resist that is to come together with others to amplify the values and community we want to see in the world. To resist that is to speak LOUDLY about how we affirm a joyous, constructive world in which people of all races have what they need to thrive, in which people of all backgrounds, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, and all of the other components in our magic elixir are celebrated and affirmed. A peaceful world in which we show care and love towards all people in our communities. So once you know how you’re going forward, celebrate and amplify that. That is your leadership. Others out there, who may be feeling scared and anxious, need to know that you see a way forward - together. Community is one of our greatest strengths. As we continue to see the headlines and feel the pressure, it’s easy to feel overwhelm and despair. Many of us were already facing routine struggles before this new administration. We need to maneuver through uncertain environments, some of which we haven’t seen before. With some foresight, we can gather information available and scenario plan to explore possible outcomes. Coming together, we discover a way forward, and activate our voices towards the future we envision. Read the full post at https://bit.ly/3EZrK51 Hi, I'm Renee - our consulting firm The Ross Collective designs and leads inclusive, participatory #strategicplanning and #boardgovernance processes alongside #nonprofit leaders. Stay in touch about via our free 2x monthly e-list on nonprofit strategy, racial equity and leadership - https://bit.ly/3qmL28Q

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  • Lovers in a Dangerous Time So to summarize, we love the beauty of the new visual language that we are sharing with you. And we are also heartbroken and anxious at the moment we are in - so hardly feel like having a celebration. The song Lovers in a Dangerous Time comes to mind. Read the full post at https://bit.ly/40MISSN Hi, I'm Renee - our consulting firm The Ross Collective designs and leads inclusive, participatory #strategicplanning and #boardgovernance processes alongside #nonprofit leaders. Stay in touch about via our free 2x monthly e-list on nonprofit strategy, racial equity and leadership - https://bit.ly/3qmL28Q

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  • Making our values more visible than ever And here we are again, launching a brand refresh at a painfully difficult moment for our nation. We’re going to be honest and say that once again, it feels trivial to do a brand refresh at a moment when our world seems to be coming apart. Read the full post at https://bit.ly/40MISSN Hi, I'm Renee - our consulting firm The Ross Collective designs and leads inclusive, participatory #strategicplanning and #boardgovernance processes alongside #nonprofit leaders. Stay in touch about via our free 2x monthly e-list on nonprofit strategy, racial equity and leadership - https://bit.ly/3qmL28Q

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  • So our hope is that this brand refresh will help The Ross Collective be a beacon -- a guiding light -- in the difficult moment we’re in. Here are some updates in the brand refresh: -Our new brand is as colorful and diverse as the many voices, races, and perspectives of those who participate in and lead our planning and governance processes. -The logo shows the power of a circle of individuals coming together – and a wayfinding compass to help nonprofit leaders find a path forward. -The color scheme is a warmer and earthier expression of our enthusiastic, connected, and down-to-earth style. -The illustration style was updated with more tactile, organic textures .. like something made by human hands for human hearts. The words on our website have not changed -- because our services, work, values, and commitments remain constant. Read the full post at https://bit.ly/40MISSN Hi, I'm Renee - our consulting firm The Ross Collective designs and leads inclusive, participatory #strategicplanning and #boardgovernance processes alongside #nonprofit leaders. Stay in touch about via our free 2x monthly e-list on nonprofit strategy, racial equity and leadership - https://bit.ly/3qmL28Q

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  • Almost five years ago, just at the moment when the World Health Organization announced a worldwide pandemic, we launched The Ross Collective website and brand with a note, “In Support of Our Community.” To be honest, we felt somewhat ridiculous launching something as trivial as a website as the world was shutting down and reeling from the effects of COVID-19. In that email, we mentioned visibility. About putting our values of “ a deep commitment to honoring and seeing every person in the room…designing and facilitating inclusive, participatory processes that honor and value each person, build investment, and move groups to thoughtful plans…and deepening our commitment to racial and social equity.” That note received an amazing response! So many of you responded in that time of uncertainty, the values that we hold, and the processes we lead are more needed than ever. Clearly, we remain undeterred in those values and remain steadfast in upholding them, especially in these trying times. In terms of our work and commitments, we have kept our promise. We continue to hold the image of a society in which all people thrive. And we know that the way towards communities and organizations in which people thrive is to give each of us a voice in our shared future, to name inequities, and to work on them together. Read the full post at https://bit.ly/40MISSN Hi, I'm Renee - our consulting firm The Ross Collective designs and leads inclusive, participatory #strategicplanning and #boardgovernance processes alongside #nonprofit leaders. Stay in touch about via our free 2x monthly e-list on nonprofit strategy, racial equity and leadership - https://bit.ly/3qmL28Q

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  • CSUEB course, February 24, March 3, 10, 19 2025 (online course, accessible from anywhere in the world) 5-8 pm PST, $315. Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards of directors/trustees in the following areas: defining and developing policy; bringing equity to your board and organization, clarifying board/staff roles and the function of committees; strategic board development (recruiting, nominating and orienting new board members); team-building and holding effective board meetings. Through case studies, small group discussions and lectures, we will explore real world situations and strategies/possibilities for action. https://bit.ly/4g4QOoD Hi, I'm Renee - our consulting firm The Ross Collective designs and leads inclusive, participatory #strategicplanning and #boardgovernance processes alongside #nonprofit leaders. Stay in touch about via our free 2x monthly e-list on nonprofit strategy, racial equity and leadership - https://bit.ly/3qmL28Q

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