Ask an Expert
Ask an Expert:
Free service for Hudson Valley Nonprofits
The Hudson Valley Nonprofit Consultants Ask An Expert volunteer program provides your organization with the opportunity to have a pro bono conversation with an experienced professional for up to an hour. When appropriate we can also refer you to a vetted consultant for additional contracted work if required. As a group of consultants, we offer our collective knowledge to benefit the nonprofit community.
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Browse Our Expert Directory
Susan J Ragusa • Tonia Papke • Daniella Van Gennep • Dennis Barnett • Gary Schuster • Jason Hutchins • Deborah Francis • Melissa Shillingford • Pauline Palkovic • Betsy Smulyan • Sally Cross • Karen Gates • Stephanie Erwin • Deborah Brown • Terri Colone • Donald Jordan • Mary Lou Carolan • Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken • Peter Taylor
Ask an Expert:
Free service for Hudson Valley Nonprofits
The Hudson Valley Nonprofit Consultants Ask An Expert volunteer program provides your organization with the opportunity to have a pro bono conversation with an experienced professional for up to an hour. When appropriate we can also refer you to a vetted consultant for additional contracted work if required. As a group of consultants, we offer our collective knowledge to benefit the nonprofit community.
​OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Governance and Leadership
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Financial Management
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Legal Representation
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Audits and Tax Returns
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Technology Use and Management
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Justice
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Management and Leadership
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Strategic Planning
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Fundraising
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Project Management
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Human Resources
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Grant Writing
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Interim Executive Leadership
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Graphic Design & Website Development
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Marketing/Communications
THE PROCESS
The Executive Director and/or Board Chair completes the on-line Hudson Valley Nonprofit Consultants request form. HVNC matches your organization with a consultant based on skill set, area of need, prior experience, and availability.
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
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Ask an Expert consulting sessions are up to 60 minutes
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Sessions are via Zoom call or in person
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Be flexible in your scheduling
THESE CALLS CAN
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Address questions or issues you have about the management of your nonprofit
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Provide advice to help you better understand the scope of your project
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Offer an opportunity to clarify and prioritize specific organizational issues
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Refer you to resources and help you assess what you need to do to get the work done
CONFIDENTIALITY
Hudson Valley Nonprofit Consultants Ask An Expert program is confidential and details of the consultation remain between the organizationand the consultant.
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