2024 | Our Year in Review

2024

OUR YEAR IN REVIEW

OUR YEAR IN REVIEW

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GROW. INNOVATE. INSPIRE.

As we reflect on our work in 2024, we want to take a moment to recognize the exciting and productive year we’ve shared with so many impactful nonprofit communities.

We have had the pleasure of serving 114 unique clients, partnering across a variety of services. We extend our thanks and gratitude to those dedicated individuals and organizations committed to making a positive impact in the nonprofit sector. We’re excited to continue delivering high-impact solutions and extending our support to more key regions around the country.

Since our inception in 2011, Envision Consulting has established offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Denver. Our focus remains on Executive Search and Strategic Consulting Services, including leadership transitions, strategic planning, organizational assessments, board development, mergers, and compensation studies.

Our unique strength lies in understanding and implementing actionable change within the nonprofit sector. Our partners and senior consultants - all former executive leaders - bring practical experience in executive leadership, securing funding, navigating grants, and successfully leading strategic plans and fundraising efforts. We have set a new standard for ourselves, reshaping nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.

As we begin conquering 2025, we look forward to collaborating with you and your brilliant teams. There is still much work to be done and we welcome the chance to help further the success and growth of your organization.

Allison Fuller Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Matt Kamin Managing Partner and Co-Founder

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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THANK YOU TO OUR CLIENTS

SEARCH SUCCESS STORIES

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INSPIRED LEADERSHIP

NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

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STRATEGIC IMPACT

BOARDBUILDERS

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NONPROFIT ON THE ROCKS

2024 CLIENTS

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SEARCH CLIENTS

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2024 CLIENTS

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SEARCH CLIENTS

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2024 CLIENTS

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR STRATEGY CLIENTS

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2024 CLIENTS

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR STRATEGY CLIENTS

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SEARCH

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SPOTLIGHT

With years of recruiting experience, we've learned that candidate searches are all about finding the right fit. The best candidates bring reliability, consistency, and the ability to get you where you want to go. We understand how challenging the search process can be, which is why we are so proud to have been able to make so many perfect matches this past year.

SPOTLIGHT: The Children’s Collective Inc., Dr. Charles Lee-Johnson In 2024, we had the privilege of working with The Children’s Collective, Inc. (TCCI), a human services organization serving South Los Angeles since 1972. Founder Dr. Jackie Kimbrough left a lasting legacy, and we were thrilled when Dr. Charles LeeJohnson stepped in to lead. A motivational speaker, author, and trainer, Dr. Lee-Johnson brings a wealth of experience to the role.

"It is both an honor and a privilege to return to the community that raised me," he says. "I am eager to provide hope, leadership, and support to the families and children of South Los Angeles. I look forward to continuing the transformational work of Dr. Jackie Kimbrough and expanding The Children's Collective Inc.'s services to enhance education, foster community engagement, and tackle poverty. It truly takes a village, and I'm excited to be a part of this journey."

I would say that working with Envision Consulting on the ED Search was a dream.

The process was very well defined, the timeline was accurate, and Envision did most of the heavy lifting while still hearing our needs and wishes. The end result was that we hired a magnificent candidate who had all the requirements we were seeking, and wrapped it up within the stated timeframe. We would certainly work with Envision Consulting in the future.

- Kelli Vieweg, Officer Cancer Support Community South Bay

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SEARCH

2024 BY THE NUMBERS

3482 Applicants

54%

Of our searches close within 3 months

1050 Interview Hours

SPOTLIGHT: Exceptional Children’s Foundation, TuLynn Smylie Founded on the vision of a society that values all abilities, Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) empowers special needs children and adults to reach their full potential. As the only organization of its kind in California, finding the right COO was crucial. With 20 years in the nonprofit sector, TuLynn Smylie was the perfect fit. Her work has spanned diverse communities, including the unhoused and domestic violence survivors, and she has held nearly every executive leadership role. Joining ECF in July 2024, Smylie now oversees programs, HR, finance, facilities, and IT.

SPOTLIGHT: Pacific Pride Foundation, Julio Roman Pacific Pride Foundation values safe, equitable spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. When lifelong pride advocate Julio Roman joined, we knew it was a perfect fit. With two decades of experience in advocacy, HIV/AIDS prevention, mental health, and homelessness, he was ready to lead and invest in the future of this Santa Barbara organization.

“I am honored and excited to lead the Pacific Pride Foundation into our next era of impact,” Roman said. “As we enhance and expand our efforts to create safe spaces and advance public health equity for LGBTQIA+ communities, we will continue to break barriers, foster resilience, and advocate tirelessly for LGBTQIA+ rights and wellbeing.”

INSPIRED LEADERSHIP

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MEET SOME OF OUR PLACED LEADERS

AUDREY SALZBURG

BRAD REUBENDALE

BRETT STAPLETON

CARLOS PORRAS

CARRIE HOWELL

DR. CHARLES LEE-JOHNSON

Executive Director Ryman Arts

Chief Financial Officer TreePeople

Chief Executive Officer American Migraine Foundation

Executive Director Minds Matter Colorado

Chief Financial Officer St. Barnabas Senior Services

Executive Director The Children's Collective, Inc.

INSPIRED LEADERSHIP

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MEET SOME OF OUR PLACED LEADERS

DIANNE CHAVES

Vice President of Youth Development YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

FATHIA MACAULEY

Chief Real Estate Development Officer DECRO

JAMIE JOHNSON Executive Director inewsource

ERIK OSUGI

Executive Director Inward Bound Mindfulness

GRAFTON REYES DOYLE

Associate Director Of Development Skirball Cultural Center

JAMIE ZAVALA Executive Director Venice Arts

INSPIRED LEADERSHIP

MEET SOME OF OUR PLACED LEADERS

JULIO ROMAN

JONATHAN BRAND

KAYLEY FRESHMAN-CAFFREY

LAURA KANELLOS

VP & Chief Operating Officer Pathways LA

Development Manager BSC Managment

LISA HIRSCH MARIN

MATTHEW TECLE

Executive Director Pacific Pride Foundation

Chief Program Officer YWCA Greater Los Angeles

Executive Director Bel-Air Association

Executive Director Safe Parking LA

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INSPIRED LEADERSHIP

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MEET SOME OF OUR PLACED LEADERS

PATRICIA OLIVER

QUINTILIA ÁVILA

ROCHELLE WILLIAMS PH.D.

SERGIO RIZZO-FONTANESI

Executive Director Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity

President & Chief Executive Officer AbilityFirst

STACIE PITTMAN

STACIE SCOTT

Director of Operations Connections for Children

Chief Executive Officer OPARC

Senior Director of External Affairs Center for Caregiver Advancement

Chief Financial Officer Seneca Family of Agencies

INSPIRED LEADERSHIP

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MEET SOME OF OUR PLACED LEADERS

TULYNN SMYLIE

VALERIE LORD

WILLIAM TANNEHILL

WOODBURN T. SCHOFIELD, JR.

Chief Operating Officer Exceptional Children’s Foundation

Director of Operations Foster All

Director of Advancement The Midnight Mission

Deputy Director of Operations Skirball Cultural Center

Envision Ranked in Top 10 Nonprofit Recruiting Firms

NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

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AMERICAN MIGRAINE FOUNDATION

SPOTLIGHT: American Migraine Foundation, Carrie Howell Envision Consulting was thrilled to lead AMF’s national search for a new CEO. For this remote role, we sought a passionate leader to support AMF’s mission to “mobilize a community for patient support and advocacy.” Carrie Howell was a standout candidate with her distinguished nonprofit career, including executive director roles at Hospitality House, Dup15q Alliance, and a therapeutic home for teen girls.

"I am honored to accept the CEO role at the American Migraine Foundation,” Carrie said. “This is an exceptional opportunity to lead an organization committed to improving lives, and I look forward to collaborating with our community, advancing research, and driving impactful initiatives to empower those navigating this complex condition."

Carrie Howell, Chief Executive Officer

STRATEGY SERVICES

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SPOTLIGHTS

SPOTLIGHT: YWCA Greater LA Since 1894, YWCA Greater Los Angeles has been engaged in service that furthers YWCA’s national mission of eliminating racism and empowering women in their community. This past year, they enlisted the talents of Envision to assist them in defining their goals with the creation of a new strategic plan. Recognizing this pivotal moment in their development, CEO Lori Carmona stated, “This plan is both a reflection of our commitment and a forward-looking blueprint to meet LA’s evolving needs.”

Together with Lori and the Board of Directors, led by Chair Kymberly Garrett, we worked to help YWCA Greater Los Angeles develop an inspiring 5-year vision with 10 clear and actionable strategies to help them realize it. By enhancing, elevating, and empowering their staff and clients, YWCA Greater Los Angeles is on the path to a thriving future for the women and families they serve.

Envision was integral in New Horizons accomplishing its 2024 strategic goals.

Thanks to their financial expertise, honest communication and dependable follow through, we were able to revamp our financial planning as well as seamlessly merge with The Campbell Center organization. Envision consistently delivers transformative results thanks to their ability to navigate complex challenges, identify growth opportunities and align organizational goals.

Choosing Envision as a team member will ensure that your organization will not only thrive but emerge as a leader in its industry.

John Brauer, CEO, New Horizons

STRATEGY SERVICES

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2024 BY THE NUMBERS

NEW SERVICE: COMPENSATION STUDY Envision Consulting has deepened our strategic impact by introducing a dedicated focus on Compensation Studies. This offering brings clarity to compensation structures, supports pay equity, and provides organizations with the tools to plan for long-term sustainability.

STRATEGY CLIENTS

PARTNERSHIP EXPLORATION

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41 Strategy Clients of Various Organization Sizes, Mission and Geographic Areas

10 Partnership Exploration & Integration Engagements

STRATEGIC PLANS

COMMUNITY NEEDS ANALYSIS

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7 Strategic Plans Including Implementation & Succession Plans

MEETINGS & INTERVIEWS

26 Surveys & Community Needs Analyses

2307 2307 Hours: Client-Focused Work Including Client Meetings & Stakeholder Interviews

STRATEGY SERVICES

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SPOTLIGHTS

SPOTLIGHT: Seneca Family of Agencies Established in 1985, Seneca Family of Agencies provides critical, interconnected educational, behavioral health, residential, and wraparound services to children and families. The organization has grown steadily for nearly 40 years, more than tripling in size since 2009.

To support this growth and change, Seneca engaged our expertise to conduct a compensation benchmark and analysis for their 1,400 employees. Our findings provided the organization with a comprehensive report on compensation competitiveness and employee retention strategies.

SPOTLIGHT: The Campbell Center and New Horizons New Horizons and The Campbell Center have been successfully serving San Fernando Valley’s neurodiverse community for 70 years. Envision was thrilled to facilitate their merger as we knew it would only strengthen the mission and services each organization provides. “At the heart of this merger is our unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities,” says John Brauer, CEO of New Horizons. “Together, we will leverage our combined strengths to broaden our reach and pioneer innovative solutions that empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives.” The now combined entity plans to develop new programs tailored to meet the unique needs of different demographics within the disability community, including those of high school students transitioning into adulthood, young adults seeking housing and employment and the evolving needs of aging participants. “We plan to build a foundation for services that will support the needs and aspirations of all those we serve for years to come,” says Muhannad Malki, The Campbell Center Chairperson.

STRATEGY SERVICES

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SPOTLIGHT

SPOTLIGHT: Easterseals Southern California Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) and AbilityFirst are two extraordinary nonprofit organizations providing programs and services to individuals with disabilities, playing a significant role in improving their lives so that they may achieve their personal best.

With this shared vision, we were able to assist a transfer of two major assets from AbilityFirst to ESSC. These residential spaces have furthered ESSC's mission as a premier provider of residential services and allowed AbilityFirst to focus on its core programs.

These organizations have worked together beyond this partnership as they continue serving the developmentally disabled community.

BOARDBUILDERS

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BoardBuilders is a national subscription-based program supporting Executive Directors, CEOs, and Board Chairs in building stronger, more effective boards. Tailored for nonprofits of all sizes and sectors, BoardBuilder services include Board Assessments, Virtual Coaching, Recruitment Support, Roundtables, and Customized Training. Whether launching or scaling, BoardBuilders equips leaders with the tools to strengthen governance, enhance communication, boost fundraising, and support new leadership for lasting impact.

We have had a transformational experience with BoardBuilders! The key insights and strategies suggested by our coach, Paul, have been invaluable. Our Board Chair and I have strengthened our alignment, and we have put strategies in place to elevate the engagement and effectiveness of our Board.

We would highly recommend this program, you won’t be disappointed!"

Hector LaFarga, President & CEO, After-School All-Stars LA

We’ve brought together 450 people through both virtual and in-person events.

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NONPROFIT ON THE ROCKS

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