"Working with The 360 Group was a completely satisfying search/consulting experience. They intuitively understood our role in the community and how our transition was a reflection of our position among our stakeholders. Their actions throughout the process inspired the trust of our board, donors, and local community. They took the time to really understand our organization, aspirations, and community; and because of their skill in their craft, they became our trusted advisors and friends. The thoroughness of their process produced many transformative and unanticipated positive outcomes for our organization. The 360 Group is exactly what the sector needs."
- Peter R. MacDougall, Trustee, Santa Barbara Foundation and Chair of the CEO Search Committee
The 360 Group works best with organizations that recognize that leadership transitions can present opportunities for strategic self-examination. Groups that understand the need for strength throughout the organization are perfectly poised to benefit from our assistance.
We work with foundations and larger nonprofit organizations about which the following
are generally true:
- Strategy guides our clients' decisions -- not operations,
administration, or fundraising pressures
- Our clients want to think broadly and creatively about new
leaders
- Our clients have boards of directors who are prepared to
use best board governance practices
- Because we focus on the entire organization-- not just one part-- we have ongoing
relationships with our clients. As organizations face varying
challenges at different stages of maturity, we approach our work with a transformational mindset, rather than a transactional one
- Our clients recognize our value as strategic advisors that help to deliver important work to communities
- Our clients view their relationship with our firm as an investment in their future
Whenever possible and whenever appropriate, we use the breadth of our client base and service offerings to share lessons that support innovation. It's just part of being serious about social change.
As we deal with sensitive issues, we do not share our client list publicly; it is important to us to maintain our clients' confidentiality. In general, we work with private, family, and community foundations as well as larger nonprofit organizations around the world who care deeply about social change and recognize the role that organizational effectiveness plays in that goal. We stand ready to provide referrals to prospective clients who are interested in developing a relationship with The 360 Group. Contact us if you'd like to discuss these matters in greater detail!
