Since 1984, Management Cornerstones Inc. has combined the talents of the principals with several other professionals. The principals have extensive backgrounds in establishing, managing, governing and consulting to all types of nonprofits. Educational degrees at both undergraduate and graduate levels complement the practical experience of working with more than 3,000 nonprofit organizations. The best illustration of Management Cornerstones' capabilities is through projects that the firm has completed for its clients.

Philanthropy

For the Siebert Lutheran Foundation in Milwaukee, Management Cornerstones facilitated a strategic planning process.

For the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, we studied the feasibility of addressing six issue areas involving nonprofit management. In a subsequent assignment, we completed a business plan for three of the issue areas.

For the Chicago Community Trust, a principal provided interim staff support for its education grantmaking program. We also evaluated the Trust's arts grantmaking program for small and mid-sized organizations.

Social Services

For the National Association of CONTACT Directors, Atlanta, we provided a day-long training institute for Executive Directors on planning, Board development, human resource management, and fundraising.

For the Lakefront SRO Corporation, Chicago, we developed a three-year fundraising plan, including a system to attract in-kind resources; assisted in creating a human resources department; and, consulted on organizational development issues.

For Interfaith Caregiving Network of Waukesha, we worked with the Board and staff to revise the Board development process and produce an annual plan.

For the Society for Adolescent Medicine in Kansas City, we facilitated several Board retreats on organizational development; produced an annual plan; and, trained the Board in fundraising.

For Jobs for Youth/Chicago, we conducted an audit of marketing and employer services; facilitated a long-range planning process; and, instituted a program planning and evaluation process as part of a major program expansion.

Arts & Culture

For the Illinois Arts Council, we designed a statewide technical assistance system to address the needs of arts organizations; wrote a booklet on Board orientation for widespread distribution; presented a training series for the staff; conducted a series of training sessions on Board development and fundraising for arts groups throughout the state.

For the Latin American Museum of Arts in Chicago, we conducted an arts and cultural needs assessment of the Hispanic community.

For the Hannibal, Missouri Arts Council, we designed and facilitated a planning process to establish a community cultural center.

For Pegasus Players in Chicago, we analyzed production and financial capacity; assisted in assessing the impact of a change in theater location; assisted in developing an integrated budgeting process; and, produced a three-year strategic plan.

For business leaders in Hillsdale MI, we assessed the potential for a community arts center.

For the Chicago Community Trust, we conducted an evaluation of its grantmaking program to small and mid-sized arts organizations.

Community and Economic Development

For the Corporation for Cultural ReInvestment, we conducted a feasibility study on the program and market potential of establishing a business incubator for nonprofit arts organizations; designed, and subsequently co-founded the incubator, which has been in operation for over 15 years.

For Associates for Roscoe Village Enterprise, Chicago, we established this community development corporation; supervised several marketing studies; chaired a neighborhood business planning task force; and, served on numerous committees.

For the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation in Milwaukee, we trained the Board, assisted in evaluating programs, and facilitated development of a strategic plan.

Health Services

For the Society for Adolescent Medicine, we facilitated several Board retreats on organizational development; produced an annual plan; and, trained the Board in fundraising.

For the Milwaukee Health Services, we conducted a management audit.

Education

For the National Association for the Advancement and Education of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans, we facilitated a comprehensive long-range planning process.

For the Rochelle Lee Fund, we helped to realize their long-term goals, with the help of a written planning document.

For Spanish Coalition for Jobs, we conducted a feasibility study on the expansion of educational programs.