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Nathan Garber facilitates a clear, well organized workshop where
learning is maximized. Definitely, a positive experience will be had by all.
Nathan's knowledge of board governance is exceptional. Thanks for the great
work!
Debera Flynn Executive Director QUILL
Learning Network (commenting on the workshop: Governance Models - What's Right
for Your Board?)
This was an excellent workshop - full of
effective ideas that I hope to apply to my board and committee work
Alison Brown, Orillia Area Community
Development Corporation (commenting on the workshop "We've Got to Stop Meeting
Like This")
Thanks for a worthwhile, stimulating day. I found
the experience provided a sense of renewal for the organization's future and my
sense of wanting to continue to be involved at the board level.
Bob Loveless,
Board Member, Cheshire Homes of London
"Common sense and practical approach to a complex subject. Excellent
handouts and presentation materials"
Roger Hollyman, Board Member, SARI Therapeutic
Riding
"Nathan has been working with the Association for the Elimination of
Hate for over a year now in the area of Board Development. He has been both
supportive and informative to myself as well as the Board of Directors. Nathan
has assisted in the creation of a very diverse Board of Directors which allows
us to effectively look at an extensive community response to hate motivated
activities and crimes in London. He has facilitated many strategic planning
meetings that give the Association a firm direction in which to proceed with
services to the community. Nathan is a valued resource for the Association and
we will continue to call upon him for his assistance."
Debbie Lee, Executive Director, Association for
the Elimination of Hate
"Thank you for your help in identifying the need for workshops for new Canadians
and your planning and facilitating them. I believe this is the first initiative
that I have been a part of here in London that succeeds in creating truly
empowered civic participation from marginalized groups."
Dawn Philips, Coalition for an Inclusive
Community
"Thank you for the excellent board development workshops. They have been very
worthwhile. I have attended four and plan to go to more. I work and volunteer
for smaller non-profit organizations that cannot afford the cost of expensive
training and travel..."
Robin Farley
"Nathan has been instrumental in creating a solid foundation
for this new and innovative association. His assistance has enabled the new
office to build a strong and effective board of directors. Nathan has worked
diligently to ensure a positive and progressive outcome"
Laila
M. Norman, Chair, Hate Crime and Bias Activity Steering Committee.
"As a director of two organizations I twice attended
Nathan’s presentations on improving the effectiveness of' boards. His
explanations of the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches were clear
and persuasive. He handled all the concerns raised very competently, and left
both boards inspired to pursue his recommended courses of action, with the
result that both organizations substantially improved their governance. He has
an excellent manner with people, listens well, and is fully on top of his
subject."
John
Cartwright, President, Federation of Ontario Naturalists and Director,
Canadian Nature Federation
"...the members of the new Board attended the workshops... and their
reaction is as enthusiastic as mine was. Thank you - more than I can say - for
this ground-breaking work that you are doing. London and area are blessed to
have the energy and ethics that are combined in you. Your workshops have been my
inspiration and continue to imbue the same optimism in others."
Daina
Janitis, The London Youth Symphony
"We contracted with Nathan Garber & Associates to to assist us in
putting together a comprehensive and sound proposal.. We were given the feedback
that our proposal was one of the better ones received by the Ministry and have
have been granted funding for the programs and services outlined in the
proposal. The work and consultation that Nathan did on our behalf reflects the
tremendous efforts and quality found within our proposal."
Douglas Graham, Executive Director, West Elgin Community Health Centre
"Nathan facilitated our board planning days with a
balance of attention to process and outcomes. He was organized and creative,
attentive to detail and intuitive. He worked hard so that our work was made
easier."
Willie
Van Klooster, Executive Director, London Interfaith Counselling Centre
"I found your approach to be very effective – you were really flexible, able to ensure
participation and extremely knowledgeable... All in all, you deserve an
A++.
Pat
Barker, President, Women’s Rural Resource
Centre
"I found the seminar very interesting and informative.
I gained a lot of practical knowledge and found the information very
enlightening."
Katherine Enns, Bereavement Resource
Council of Elgin County
"Revived my belief that board/committee process can be
effective and satisfying."
Anonymous
"Nathan's workshop gave me a better overview knowledge and expanded
ideas for our organization. Gave me confidence that our organization is heading
in the right direction."
Sue Zilke, St. John Ambulance - Woodstock
Branch
"Plenty of time given for discussion and questions.
Good written examples referred to in handouts. Very knowledgeable on subject and
competent in answering all questions. Excellent workshop. Informative and
concise. Great job!."
Anonymous
"...excellent food for
thought and change. I appreciate sharing personal experiences and Nathan's
experience and expertise."
Shirley
Harness, Canadian Bible Society
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Comments on Nathan's presentation: to the 2002
CharityChannel Summit in Palm Springs, California, Nonprofit Boards: Are We
Asking Too Much?
Leading-edge, Original, Well-presented, Engaging, Practical. I enjoyed the
discussion.
Julia Pfaff, Executive Director National Military Family
Association,
Alexandria, VA
Fabulous! I know Nathan should write a book about
his model.
Liz Nilsen, Executive Director, MedsHelp, Lynchburg, VA
I always like the way Nathan thinks. He is always
on the leading edge.
Terrie Temkin, President, NonProfit Management
Solutions, Inc, Hollywood, FL
Thought provoking. He really challenged the group about what we think current
boards should and should not be expected to do.
Dianne Crimble, Planned Giving Advisor, Providence Speech & Hearing Center,
Orange, CA
Nathan was very able to engage, had the ability to
draw us into the presentation as participants instead of just being just
listeners.
Paula Shively, CEO, ADEC Resources for Independence, Bristol, IN
"Leading-edge, Original, Well-presented, Engaging. This was excellent"
Eileen Knudson, Director, Tahoe Forest Hospice Truckee, CA
Well done, first-rate.
James V. Toscano, Executive Vice President, Park
Nicollet Institute,
Minneapolis MN
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