A few weeks ago, my husband wanted to take me out on his new toy - a Polaris Ranger (also knows as a side-by-side). We live near an area with trails that are great for these kinds of 4-wheeling adventures, and I thought a short ride sounded like a fun way to wind down late on a Sunday afternoon.
Unfortunately, we ended up stuck. And not just a little stuck, but very stuck.
The more we tried, the worse it got. We were going no where.
We finally gave up and called for help, and with the added perspective and tools of an outsider, we were able to see a solution and pull ourselves out.
As I was sitting there waiting for help, I thought about the work of the Community Foundation Growth Institute. We exist to help the CF leaders we work with get unstuck. No matter how skilled you are, how experienced you are, or how hard working you are - we all need to lean on outside support and expertise from time to time. The Community Foundation Growth Institute can help in a few different ways.
Sometimes we're your eyes - We help you see possibilities, blind spots, and missed opportunities.
If you need help seeing what's possible, our Masterclasses can be a really good fit. We'll cover topics that are applicable to community foundations of all sizes, and you'll be able to see exactly what needs to happen to implement a tactic.
Sometimes we're your head - We help you prioritize, learn a new skill, and meet your deadlines. We can also help talk you out of ideas that might waste your time or are set up to fail.
If you're struggling to find direction in your communication, or in your organizational goals, our signature programs like Journey To Yes Communications Planning or Strategic Plan Navigator may be the way you want to go.
Sometimes we're your hands - We can help with some of the heavy lifting, give you a short cut, or provide a template that gets you to the finish line faster. We can even do the work for you if you prefer.
If you need someone to help you do the work, our Project Implementation Cohorts can be a great fit. With these, you can really set timelines, get cheat-sheets, and have a team of "study buddies" to help you get the work done.
Stuck? You don't have to be. We're here to help! And we know which trails to take that will keep you moving forward, not ones that get you buried.
If you have any questions about our programs, let's talk more!
Written by Bailey Ramsey
Coach at Community Foundation Growth Institute
Director of Account Management at BowerComm