Cindi Phallen is a fierce advocate for your success!
She’s committed to disrupting your comfort zone to get you focused on the right things and move from intention to execution. She’s an author, speaker, consultant, educator and President of Create Possibility which provides services in the areas of:
- Board development
- Strategic planning
- Fundraising strategy
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Book Cindi for your nonprofit conference or event! Your keynote will be customized and laser focused on what matters most to your audience. Her humor, expertise and keep-it-real attitude combine for powerful results as she engages with your audience so they can take action right away!
When you need a trusted partner to guide you through strengthening your board, strategic planning or map out new fundraising strategy, Cindi is the right choice. She’ll assess your current situation, customize simple solutions and then work alongside you so you can reach your goals faster.
Do you need a professional to facilitate your board retreat or training? Whether you need to get back to basics, have tough conversations about your next growth phase, or strengthen the relationships among your team, Cindi navigates these discussions with grace, fun and a dose of reality.
Recent Insights From the Blog
The Subtle Art of Holding Board Members Accountable
It’s your job. If you’re an officer of the board, the ED/CEO or another volunteer in a leadership role, it’s your job. Ask any board member. They want to do a good job. They want [...]
Inspire Your Board Members to Raise More Money
A chief complaint among both nonprofit Executive Directors and Board Chairs is that board members are reluctant to fundraise. We hear it all the time. So what's the difference between the organizations that struggle [...]
When Board Members Behave Badly
If you're in this nonprofit business long enough, it’s bound to happen sometime. In fact, twice in the last month I witnessed board members calling out Executive Directors in a meeting for things they thought [...]
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Cindi has facilitated our past 2 Board Retreats and helped us understand our full potential – we have strategic vision, reachable goals and steps to get there. We now see the amazing things our Board can do to help meet the needs in our community! I don’t think we would be at the place we are now without Cindi’s guidance.”
“Cindi, you have been an invaluable asset to us! You have directed us onto the right path, helped us build a strong foundation, and guided us into a fruitful future as we strengthen our board.”
” Cindi’s customized presentation at our management retreat actively engaged staff. The result has been a greater emphasis on providing the ideal club experience for the children we serve.”
