From a training: A group of diverse people in a meeting or workshop setting, standing and sitting around tables, with notes and sticky notes on the walls behind them. Renee Rubin Ross, a white woman with grey hair. is on the side, observing.

Move your organization towards sustainability, clarity, energy and justice.

Our nonprofit consulting firm leads strategic planning and governance processes that celebrate and amplify diverse voices and perspectives.

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nonprofit consulting services

Our nonprofit consulting firm offers strategic planning and board development in the San Francisco Bay Area, California and around the United States.

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Strategic Planning

Collaboratively create a vision for your organization, leading to investment, energy, and new funding opportunities.

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Nonprofit Board Consulting

Through learning and visioning your board will create clear roles and next steps — including stronger board recruitment and fundraising.

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Speaking + Training

Interactive, hands-on experiences that inspire learners to bring new tools and approaches back to their organizations.

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Board Equity Training

Moves your board from discouraged to energized, able to engage in difficult conversations and retain diverse members.

What our nonprofit strategic planning clients are saying

  • Mark Van Lue, a white man with short grey hair, in a light-colored blazer standing outdoors with foliage in the background.

    “Renee’s process moved our board’s work forward significantly.”

    Mark Van Lue
    SGV Habitat for Humanity

  • Johanna Vondeling, a white woman with brown hair, smiling, wearing a pearl necklace and dark clothing.

    “Renee kept the group moving through tough discussions.”

    Johanna Vondeling
    Vice Chair, Heyday Books

  • Solomon Belette, a Black man, speaking into microphone at John F. Kennedy University event

    “A fresh and innovative approach.”

    Solomon Belette
    Director, Fundraising Academy

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Meet Renee

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Strategic planning and board development consultant

Dr. Renee Rubin Ross is a nationally recognized strategic planning and board development consultant. Committed to racial equity in the nonprofit sector, Dr. Ross supports organizations and individuals in practices that celebrate and amplify diverse voices and perspectives.

Learn more about Renee and The Ross Collective team.

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