We are hired to provide independent judgment, expertise and concentrated attention to the solution of a problem. All discussions, findings and recommendations are considered confidential.

Cheryle N. Yallen, President of CNY Enterprises, is an international trainer/consultant, bringing over twenty-five years of social service experience to the consulting field. This experience includes working with non-profit organizations as a consultant, Executive Director, Board member and volunteer. Ms. Yallen has designed and implemented an array of training, recruitment and fundraising programs. Ms. Yallen is both a practitioner and consultant, bringing today’s experience to consulting and training projects. As an active member of the social service community, she currently consults with numerous organizations, in addition to being the Executive Director of a private foundation. She is an active member of the Association for Volunteer Administrators and previously sat on its Board of Directors as Vice President for Administration

Barbara Wentworth, M.S., is currently Director of Community Building for United Way of York County (Maine) and associate of CNY Enterprises. She has served numerous nonprofits as an executive leader, countywide volunteer center director, program developer, researcher and board member. Barbara is a seasoned trainer and educator with over 20 years of experience in volunteer program management, non-profit management and outcome measurement/evaluation. She has presented workshops and seminars at the local, state, regional, national and international levels. Her areas of expertise include organization development, board governance, volunteer resources management, evaluation and outcome measurement, grant writing and personal and professional leadership. She is currently working towards a certificate in professional coaching.

Since 1984 Kathleen McCleskey, President of KM Consulting & Training Connection, has worked with nonprofits to develop strategic plans, developed and presented workshops, and conducted evaluations.  She has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, education, nationality and heritage.  Her work has taken her all over  the United States, Spain, Germany, Holland, Canada, Korea, and Belgium for profit and non-profit organizations.  As the Director of Volunteer Services, Kathleen initiated, administered, and evaluated programs.  In the area of evaluation she evaluated Learn and Serve Program, volunteer programs, and more.  She has also served on several boards.  She conducts an online course at the University of North Texas on Volunteer Program Planning and Evaluation for graduate and undergraduate students.  Kathleen has a Masters of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland. 

We are not trying to be all things to all people. We offer specialized services in non-profit marketing and management. We stay abreast of new technologies, skills and information in the field. Our network includes individuals from national organizations, corporations, non-profit organizations and other consultants.

Because we are specialized we have the tools, skills and resources that often allow us to perform an assignment better, faster and more economically than clients can on their own. We do not believe in “reinventing the wheel.” If the tool already exists, clients realize a cost savings.

Because we can concentrate on accomplishing an assignment quickly, our clients are free to operate the on-going business without diversion.

Because we are independent firm, we can work behind the scenes. And, we will always keep all information received about a client confidential.

We bring a fresh viewpoint, unencumbered by the stress and bias of the business. If we cannot help our client, we will say so, and refer them to other appropriate sources. We will never be used simply as outside stamp of approval. It is our job to remain impartial in our analysis and advise.

The Nonprofit Strategies Team recognizes the need to fully understand a problem’s scope before solutions are offered. The initial meeting focuses on:

• identifying the problem’s background and current issues
• discussing potential courses of action to facilitate problem solving
• examining agency resources to determine if low cost in-house solutions are available
• defining agency resources to help minimize project costs

This briefing session is offered without obligation. When hired, a detailed proposal/letter of agreement is prepared, including:

• statement of project scope or issue to be solved
• action plan (or workshop outline)
• timetable
• fee for services

CNY Enterprises
2218 N. Monticello
Chicago, IL 60647
Telephone: (773) 342-2749
Fax: (773) 342-2865
Email: cny@nonprofitstrategies.com