Organizational Excellence
McKinley has an unrivaled track record of partnering with associations to support their challenges and opportunities related to people and structures- governance and leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and organizational assessments.
Governance and Leadership
Association governance and leadership is unique, and we understand it backward and forward. From facilitating transformational change with board leadership to designing and implementing new modes of governance, our consultants are well-equipped to support the unique needs of mission-driven organizations.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
For associations to thrive, addressing diversity, equity and inclusion is an organizational imperative. McKinley has developed DEI research, planning and facilitation tools to guide leaders through needed change within their organizations and industries at large.
Organizational Effectiveness
Taking an association to the next level often requires taking a closer look at the people, systems and operating norms an organization has in place. With the unique structures of mission-driven organizations in mind, McKinley’s consultants assess and drive the structural change needed to bring an association’s strategic vision to life.
Governance Structures
McKinley’s consultants can assess a board’s effectiveness and provide recommendations to address needed change. Our team doesn’t just help build new governance structures, we make sure organizations reach the finish line.
Governance Effectiveness
A healthy, well-functioning board is key to an association’s success. Our team helps build highly effective boards that are ready to tackle an organization’s biggest challenges.
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Leadership Development
High potential staff and member leaders sometimes need a boost to reach their next level of impact and success. McKinley has decades of experience supporting the leadership potential of individuals and teams in service of your mission.
DEI Research & Analysis
Our DEI practice is grounded in research. We help associations understand the unique needs of members and non-members, and explore organizational systems and industry-wide challenges and opportunities.
DEI Tools and Strategies
McKinley’s DEI consultants equip staff teams and volunteer leaders with tools and resources specific to an organization’s needs. We ensure that DEI goals are aligned and in sync with each association’s strategic priorities.
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DEI Training and Facilitation
Ensuring staff and volunteers are aligned with an organization’s DEI goals starts with a shared understanding. Our team helps facilitate important, honest and often difficult conversations. This is done in order to ensure staff and volunteers are aligned with what DEI means to their organization and how best to show up for their members and community.
Translating Goals into Action
Our team helps organizations ”walk the walk” and bring their DEI commitments to life with detailed road maps and related accountability measures. We are truly invested in the success of our clients’ DEI efforts.
Organizational Capabilities Inventory
Is your association equipped to implement its strategic priorities and serve the needs of members? A McKinley inventory of existing and needed capabilities will identify areas of opportunity with tangible recommendations to optimize an association’s impact.
Staff Leadership and Capabilities
Organizational excellence requires investment in the people who bring strategy to life. McKinley’s deep knowledge in association operations allows us to optimize the roles and responsibilities of staff teams.
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Components (affiliates, chapters, divisions, etc.)
Associations are complex. When they need to make sure all of the components of an organization work seamlessly, McKinley’s consultants can help align priorities and shared goals across a network of components.
Department-level Optimization
Whether membership, education, publications or events, our team can help assess and build strategies within key departments or divisions.
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