Speaker Topics:

The Nonprofit Secret: Six Principles of Successful Board/CEO Partnerships – Nonprofit boards are often riddled with political and functional challenges that creep into the running of the organization, conflicting with operations and inhibiting effectiveness, despite everyone’s devotion to the same set of goals. In this dynamic presentation, Jonathan Schick shares the Six Principles that can unlock an organization’s potential and lead to successful board/CEO partnerships.
Ethical Leadership in Today’s Challenging Climate – an inspirational and dramatic look at the crucial role and responsibility that executives and board members possess as leaders of their community. A number of film clips and vignettes are used that present a fresh look at the calling of leadership, along with practical tips on how to stay focused on mission, and ways to avoid common blind spots.
Keeping the Passion, Focusing on Mission – an invigorating journey that revisits the reasons people are drawn to the world of nonprofits: Passion and Mission. Yet, these two motivations often become obscured by daily minutiae, and can even create competing priorities. Here too, select film clips and stories are employed that present a refreshing look at our calling, along with simple, relevant tools on goal setting and staying focused.
Nonprofit Secrets for Corporations – This cutting edge seminar is specially designed for corporations to educate their employees about the latest trends in board service and nonprofit leadership. This program differs from traditional programs in that it discusses the real underlying issues- secrets, in fact -that you must know before entering the boardroom of a nonprofit. 

In his book The Nonprofit Secret: Six Principles of Successful Board/CEO Partnerships, Jonathan Schick shares the Six Principles that can unlock an organizationâ„¢s potential and lead to successful board/CEO partnerships. His track record of successfully guiding organizational growth and change is built on his experience as the founder of two nonprofits and a consultant for hundreds more.
As president of GOAL Consulting, Jonathanâ„¢s clients include the American Red Cross, Gildaâ„¢s Club Worldwide, National Association of Regional Councils, Reading is Fundamental, Girls Incorporated, World Affairs Council, Alamo Area Council of Governments, and the Concilio of Hispanic Service Organizations.
Jonathan is a dynamic speaker who is frequently in demand as a featured presenter at major conferences throughout the U.S. and Canada. Most recently, he has spoken at The Nonprofit Congress in Washington, DC; National Association of Independent Schools in Boston; California Association of Nonprofits in Los Angeles; and the Governor’s Nonprofit Leadership Conference in Houston.
Jonathan holds a Bachelorâ„¢s degree in Human Resources Management and a Masterâ„¢s degree in Educational Administration from Boston College. In addition, he is an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas. Jonathan resides in Dallas with his wife and five children.

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