"Joanne had walked in our shoes more than once, and her approach to help us be strategic and thorough was obvious from day one."
"We have a very detailed, well-understood Strategic Plan that will serve as a solid framework for us to make the next five years spectacular."
"An experienced external expert, who is also a very good listener and coach, can help make all the difference."
"Joanne recognizes that every client and their needs are unique. She makes you feel like you are number one."
Richmond Hospital Foundation
Project: Strategic Planning
Industries: Healthcare | Hospital Foundation
"We had reached a point that clearly offered great future potential, and we wanted to make sure we explored all possibilities in a structured and thorough manner."
— Natalie Meixner, President & CEO
The Kittiwake Difference
Kittiwake’s personalized and caring approach demonstrated to Richmond Hospital Foundation that they were a top priority and helped them uncover solutions uniquely tailored to their organization. Kittiwake’s personalized and caring approach demonstrated to Richmond Hospital Foundation that they were a top priority and helped them uncover solutions uniquely tailored to their organization.
Kittiwake’s structured approach and Joanne’s leadership led to powerful brainstorming sessions, unlocking opportunities and ensuring consistency in developing the strategic plan.
Richmond Hospital Foundation had successfully evolved from grassroots beginnings into a major gifts organization. As they prepared for their next five-year strategic plan, they recognized the need for external expertise to ensure they developed the most thorough and bold plan possible. The challenge was exploring their future potential in a structured and comprehensive manner.
The Foundation chose Kittiwake because of Joanne's deep experience and understanding of their unique needs. Her ability to challenge our thinking, share meaningful examples, and guide the process with thoughtful questions made Kittiwake the perfect fit.
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A comprehensive, well-understood strategic plan for both Board and Staff
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Clear framework to achieve long-term goals
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Strengthened internal collaboration and alignment
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Leveraged internal expertise blended with Kittiwake’s insights for an even stronger result
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The value of external expertise combined with strong listening and coaching skills
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The power of structured processes, probing questions, and positivity
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Investing consistent time and effort leads to exceptional outcomes
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