Joan Garry
Executive coach and advisor for nonprofit leaders and boards
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Executives |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | Joan Garry Consulting |
Joan Garry is an executive coach and strategic advisor for nonprofit leaders. She works with executive directors and board leaders on leadership, board dynamics and fundraising. She hosts a podcast and wrote a book on nonprofit leadership. More than 300,000 nonprofit leaders get her weekly newsletter. Her firm also offers keynotes, virtual workshops and the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, a membership community for nonprofit leaders.
What Joan helps with
Joan Garry helps nonprofit leaders manage the everyday pressure of running a mission-driven group. Her work centers on boards, leadership and fundraising.
- Handling difficult board members and board dynamics
- Getting a board that cannot make quorum back on track
- Deciding how a cash reserve should be used before a crisis
- Growing as a nonprofit executive director
- Becoming a stronger board leader
- Improving fundraising skills
- Deciding how far a board should go into day-to-day operations
Who Joan works with
Her clients are nonprofit leaders. This includes executive directors and board chairs or other board leaders. Organizations can also bring her firm in to work with a full board or staff team.
How Joan works
Her firm offers a consultant who acts as mentor, teacher and honest advisor to an organization. Teams can book a 90-minute virtual presentation for a board. Workshops can be customized for board and staff, or added to a keynote. Leaders can also join the Nonprofit Leadership Lab for ongoing support.
Background and qualifications
Joan Garry is a nonprofit leadership authority who runs Joan Garry Consulting. She writes a blog and a weekly newsletter for nonprofit leaders, hosts a podcast, and has written a book. She speaks at live events and leads virtual trainings for boards and staff. The Nonprofit Leadership Lab is a leadership community connected to her work.
Joan Garry pricing
Programs and services
- Executive coaching and strategic advising
- Keynotes and live events
- Virtual workshops
- 90-minute virtual board presentation
- Nonprofit Leadership Lab membership
Joan Garry reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her weekly newsletter reaches over 300,000 nonprofit leaders and her podcast has 50,000 subscribers in over 207 countries.
Best for nonprofit executive directors and board leaders who want help with board dynamics, leadership and fundraising.
Common questions
How much does Joan Garry charge?
Coaching with Joan runs $160 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Joan Garry help with?
Joan Garry helps with handling difficult board members and board dynamics, getting a board that cannot make quorum back on track, deciding how a cash reserve should be used before a crisis and growing as a nonprofit executive director.
Does Joan Garry coach online?
Joan is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Does Joan Garry work with boards as well as executive directors?
Yes. Her firm offers virtual presentations and workshops for boards and staff. She also supports board leaders through her content and community.
Can Joan Garry speak at an event?
Yes. She gives keynotes and leads live events for nonprofit audiences.
How do I contact Joan Garry?
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