About the Program: Join us for a program designed to empower nonprofit leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement effective strategic plans. Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of strategic planning for nonprofit organizations, learn about the essential elements of a strategic plan, and explore the step-by-step process of creating one. The program will also clarify the crucial role of the board in the strategic planning process and provide guidance on how to keep the plan dynamic and relevant through regular updates. This program is presented by Cris Beilstein, founder of Elevation Collaborative LLC. Cris Beilstein Leadership + Team Performance Coach, Founder of Elevation Collaborative LLC As founder of Elevation Collaborative, Cris forges strategic partnerships with organizations: fostering leadership, strategy, and teamwork to conquer challenges and drive significant change. With a holistic approach, Cris employs coaching, performance enhancement training, and strategic collaboration sessions; transforming visions into tangible outcomes. Her blend of creativity and wisdom guides clients from ideas to action. Cris has trained and coached scores of executives and professionals around the globe in leadership, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. She stresses the importance of finding your authentic leadership style, creating a practice of leadership that enables new skills, mindsets, and approaches to be sustained and improved over time, and leveraging curiosity to allow space for collaboration that enables diverse perspectives to amplify impact. Cris’s two-decade career at global companies like Newell Rubbermaid and SC Johnson informs her expertise in leadership and strategy, fueling solutions that bolster business results and team synergy. As a trained mechanical engineer, Cris has shaped countless products, mentoring teams, and refining processes globally. Her legacy: visionary growth, coaching excellence, and catalyzing change in individuals and organizations. Beyond work, Cris aids nonprofits and supports women’s sports. For fun, she finds solace in nature through hiking, kayaking, camping, and gardening. Cris Beilstein, Elevation Collaborative LLC
