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Our Services:
Getting your organization ready for the next chapter
In response to the effects COVID-19 is having on our nonprofit partners, Page Two Partners is spending extra time communicating with Boards and Executive Directors to provide realtime peer-to-peer learning across our network. Social distancing is good, but please don't isolate yourself as a leader. We are here to help you stay connected. Even if you haven't worked with us before, please reach out if you need a sounding board.
Peer Groups - new session:
Page Two Partners offers a monthly peer group program aimed at supporting organizational leaders. No matter how much you love your work, it can feel lonely. Join a small group of other nonprofit leaders for a facilitated peer coaching group.
What: 6 monthly 90-minute group sessions with 6-8 of your peers, facilitated via Zoom
Facilitators: Jani Iverson and Melissa Parkerton, experienced nonprofit leaders and trained coaches
Cost: $600
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Page Two Partners have worked in a lot of places. This is a partial list:
Alliance of Portland Neighborhood Associations
Alzheimer's Association
American Diabetes Association (District Mgr)
Arc of Multnomah County
Berry Botanic Garden
Beyond War
Big Brothers Big Sisters Vancouver
Bitch Media
Blanchet House
Blue Sky Gallery
Bradley Angle House
Broadway Rose Theater
Business for a Better Portland
Campfire Columbia
Cascades Raptor Center
Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce
Clackamas Education Foundation
Clackamas Service Center
Clackamas Women’s Services
Columbia County Women's Resource Center
Community Alliance of Tenants
Council for the Homeless
Dental Foundation of Oregon
Disability Navigators
El Programa Hispano
Elders in Action
Enlightened Theatrics
OUR PROJECTS
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To help us understand what you want to accomplish, here's our approach:
In an introductory conversation we will learn about you, answer any questions you have about us, and together think through options that might best address the challenge/opportunity you see ahead.
We bring many years of experience working with hundreds of organizations to the conversation. Our goal is to utilize this learning as we address the unique situation of your organization.
If we agree it makes sense to work together we will develop and agree upon a process with clear deliverables to get you where you want to be.
MEET OUR TEAM
one or more of these folks will be doing the work for your organization
Abigail Sarmac
abby@pagetwopartners.com
Abby has worked over twenty years in philanthropy, non-profit and for-profit social ventures, environmental conservation and sustainable community development in developing countries and is excited to bring these perspectives to bear in support of the mission-oriented organizations here in the Pacific Northwest.
Ann Witsil
ann@pagetwopartners.com
Ann has served as interim Executive Director assisting several large and small regional nonprofits experiencing significant leadership and organizational challenges.
Ben Moorad
ben@pagetwopartners.com
Ben Moorad has helped over 80 local and regional nonprofits improve their communities and create a more equitable world.
Bob Hazen
bob@pagetwopartners.com
Bob has devoted his life to building teams, strengthening organizations and seeking creative solutions to social issues.
Danny Mankin
danny@pagetwopartners.com
Danny Mankin has extensive experience as an executive director including all aspects of fundraising, board development, budget management and executive searches.
Edith Molina
edith@pagetwopartners.com
Edith Molina is an accomplished and results-driven visionary leader, and skilled organizational development consultant.
Eric Vines
eric@pagetwopartners.com
Eric Vines loves to figure out the right "big goal" for an organization that will align everyone's work to a common end.
Jani Iverson
jani@pagetwopartners.com
Jani Iverson has had a broad range of experience working with non-profits as they move through transitions to become stronger better functioning organizations.
John Miller
john@pagetwopartners.com
John has worked in for-profit and nonprofit organizations. He has worked with a range of organizations, and specializes in work related to affordable housing.
Kaleen Deatherage
kaleen@pagetwopartners.com
An executive leader with over twenty years’ experience in guiding non-profit organizations, Kaleen brings strong leadership, financial, strategic, and development skills to the nonprofits she serves.
Kiersten Ware
kiersten@pagetwopartners.com
Ms. Ware is a seasoned nonprofit executive leader with an integrated professional background in finance, nonprofit management, fundraising, and community planning.
Lisa Sloan
lisa@pagetwopartners.com
Lisa has been working with nonprofits for more than 25 years to cultivate their internal strengths, achieve financial stability and articulate their impact.
Mara Gross
mara@pagetwopartners.com
Mara builds strong, authentic relationships to help mission-driven organizations advance programs and policy for social and environmental justice.
Melissa Parkerton
melissa@pagetwopartners.com
Melissa Parkerton’s 25-year career in healthcare has always been motivated by a fascination with the way that people create change - as individuals, as team members, or as full organizations.
Paul Lipscomb
paul@pagetwopartners.com
Paul is a non-profit professional with more than 30 years of experience. He has worked with more than 22 organizations as an interim ED and conducted searches for more than a dozen others.
Testimonials
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We were very fortunate to have found an interim director. The experience, ability to deal with ambiguity, lead a team, involve others, and deliver on the execution of plans, was instrumental on the successful journey that followed. The interim jumped into this challenge with thoroughness and thoughtfulness.
Board Executive Committee member
Banfield Charitable Trust, and VP Elanco Corp
Our interim brought expertise and breadth of knowledge in nonprofit management, providing day to day management of the organization and bringing attention to hot issues. This gave the board a ‘reality check’ on our current status and where we needed to go. By hiring an interim executive director, I was able to focus my energies on the work of the board and the eventual search for the next ED.
Board Chair
Bradley Angle House
At the time we engaged the interim ED, the board was frustrated, anxious and concerned with the direction we were heading. Our interim immediately calmed the board, listened closely to the staff and reassured them during this sensitive time, and help us plan to stabilize the organization. It was an excellent choice to bring on a professional with nonprofit expertise and such communication and management skills.
Board Member/Vice Chair
Chehalem Cultural Center
Our interim ED provided needed leadership during a critical time of transition—leadership that the board and senior staff were unable to provide. The scope and deliverables were established in advance so real work was getting done. During this transition we adopted a strategic plan, met our budget goals in a tough economy, met program goals, and guided the organization through the transition to the new Executive Director.
SOLV VP
Umpqua Holdings Corp
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