The Center for Creativity & Public Health is a Public Benefit Corporation domiciled in Minnesota and positioned to work in partnership with organizations, communities, businesses, and governmental entities throughout the Upper Midwest. At the Center for Creativity & Public Health, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation. We actively seek partnerships with organizations, institutions, and individuals who share our vision and want to make a… Show more The Center for Creativity & Public Health is a Public Benefit Corporation domiciled in Minnesota and positioned to work in partnership with organizations, communities, businesses, and governmental entities throughout the Upper Midwest. At the Center for Creativity & Public Health, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation. We actively seek partnerships with organizations, institutions, and individuals who share our vision and want to make a positive impact to those they serve through the intersection of the arts and public health.Our purpose is to help individuals and communities thrive with thorough integration of the arts and humanities into all manners of public health interventions, not as enhancements or enrichments, but as an essential element of well-being. We do this through rigorous program designed coupled with focused & measurable outcome measurements. Solution-focused means that our consulting services include complimentary initial consultations with our creative advisors, working closely with our partners during the design & budgeting process, determining where our services are needed (or not needed) for all planning and management phases (including fundraising support as needed), program delivery, facilitation & evaluation, and program monitoring & reporting. The Center for Creativity & Public Health also provides learning services, such as professional development workshops, coaching, and leadership development. Contact us at center4cph@gmail.com and see our website for additional information at www.center4cph.com Show less

McCarthy & Associates is a consortium of consultants networking for the common good. We respond to and create novel programming and professional development experiences in partnership with our clients and community stakeholders. We value diversity and strive for inclusion in all of our collaborations. The services we provide run the gamut from organizational development and program design to fundraising, facilitation, and evaluation. Our network approach honors the capability and agility… Show more McCarthy & Associates is a consortium of consultants networking for the common good. We respond to and create novel programming and professional development experiences in partnership with our clients and community stakeholders. We value diversity and strive for inclusion in all of our collaborations. The services we provide run the gamut from organizational development and program design to fundraising, facilitation, and evaluation. Our network approach honors the capability and agility of professionals with excellent training and experience to support our collective commitment for servant leadership. Show less

With a focus on strategic and sustainability planning, my work as a consultant is to assist nonprofit, education, and business teams in taking a courageous look at what is working and what is not within their organizations. My approach is innovative and designed for authentic, purpose-driven results.I have been a part-time organizational consultant since 1998 while working in the field of arts administration. I am especially interested in using creativity within planning processes… Show more With a focus on strategic and sustainability planning, my work as a consultant is to assist nonprofit, education, and business teams in taking a courageous look at what is working and what is not within their organizations. My approach is innovative and designed for authentic, purpose-driven results.I have been a part-time organizational consultant since 1998 while working in the field of arts administration. I am especially interested in using creativity within planning processes that strengthen teams and build community. Show less

As the Consulting Executive Director of Festival Theatre, I oversaw the day-to-day management team efforts of this small, rural, professional theatre founded in 1990. With a budget of $400k and 3.5 FTE plus approximately 30 seasonal guest artists, this position required wearing of many hats! Among those hats, I led all development efforts, oversaw the marketing plan (producing much of the written public relations material), managed the process of artistic direction including hiring directors,… Show more As the Consulting Executive Director of Festival Theatre, I oversaw the day-to-day management team efforts of this small, rural, professional theatre founded in 1990. With a budget of $400k and 3.5 FTE plus approximately 30 seasonal guest artists, this position required wearing of many hats! Among those hats, I led all development efforts, oversaw the marketing plan (producing much of the written public relations material), managed the process of artistic direction including hiring directors, designers, and casting. Show less

I was fortunate to spend time in two separate functions at CLIMB Theatre. For one year (7/2003 to 9/2004), I served as the Producer of Excellence in Performance, overseeing both the Teaching Company and the Performance Company. Then, from July 2005 to March 2006, I assisted the organization in developing a Corporate Marketing Sponsorship campaign and writing grants (being awarded a Robins Miller Kaplan & Ciresi Teaching Tolerance; grant for a touring theatre project entitled A Part.