Cathy Allen
Cathy’s mission is to help volunteers who serve nonprofit organizations as board members to understand their unique role, embrace their responsibilities, and organize their work for maximum effectiveness and minimum headache. Cathy owned a nonprofit organizational development firm for almost 15 years before launching The Board Doctor, LLC in 2016. She holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource as well as a Certificate in Nonprofit Financial Management and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management. Prior to consulting with nonprofits, Cathy had a long career in state and local government, environmental advocacy, and candidate and issue campaigns.
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Professional achievements:
Help volunteers who serve nonprofit organizations as board members understand their unique role, embrace their responsibilities, and organize their work for maximum effectiveness and minimum headache
Launched The Board Doctor, LLC in 2016
Previously owned Creative Option C, LLC, a nonprofit organizational development firm for almost 15 years
Had a long career in state and local government, environmental advocacy, and candidate and issue campaigns
Certificate in Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource
Certificate in Nonprofit Financial Management from the Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay
Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the Center for Nonprofit Resources (Toledo)
Graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in history and political science
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Courses run by Cathy Allen

  • Governance Is The New Nominations: The Role And Function Of A Modern Governance Committee
    Governance Is The New Nominations: The Role And Function Of A Modern Governance Committee
    On-Demand
  • Board Self-Assessment Tools And Practices
    Board Self-Assessment Tools And Practices
    On-Demand
  • The Complete Board Handbook: Compiling Your Boards Policy Manual
    The Complete Board Handbook: Compiling Your Boards Policy Manual
    On-Demand
  • How to Teach Your Board Members to Work With Legislators
    How to Teach Your Board Members to Work With Legislators
    On-Demand