Connect With Avenir
Every nonprofit is unique, and so are the challenges you face. Whether you’re planning for leadership succession, developing a strategic plan, or strengthening your HR and governance systems, Avenir is here to walk alongside you. Please share a bit about your organization so we can match you with the right consultant.
"They are true partners in our work."
"The consultants at Avenir have the best interests of their clients and the community at heart. They demonstrate a true commitment to our mission, bring expertise and insight to the difficult work we are undertaking. I have grown to trust the staff at Avenir completely."
— Connie Phillips, President & CEO, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
What Our Clients Say About Us
“The consultants were unbiased, positive, and excited to help us succeed.”
"During our acquisition process, Avenir guided conversations that helped us discover what would truly benefit our organization as a whole and supported us in reaching our end goal."
— Jerry Ketelhut, Executive Director, Daring Adventures
What Our Clients Say About Us
“They helped us take action on what mattered most.”
"They created a process for us to build an inclusive strategic plan that allowed us to move forward in alignment and to achieve our vision."
— Darlene Newsom, Former ED UMOM
What Our Clients Say About Us
Avenir is French for “that which is to come” — the future.
Founded on the principles of Collaboration for the Common Good™, Avenir is a collective of experienced nonprofit leaders brought together to support our sector. Our clients trust us as diligent partners during moments of transition, growth, and change.
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We’re proud to partner with nonprofits, coalitions, and community-based organizations of every size and stage across the country, supporting their missions and helping them make a lasting impact where it matters most.
Let's connect to talk through your challenges. With our experience, we can help identify what's going on and offer potential solutions to explore.
Our strategic planning process is customized for each organization. We facilitate input from key stakeholders, assess external factors, and help leadership teams identify the right “next step” for their mission. The result is a clear, actionable plan that reflects both organizational values and community needs.
We are former nonprofit leaders and understand budgets can be challenging. We have created our model of support to be able to offer solutions to meet budgets of all sizes.
There are many ways you could partner with us for HR support. Maybe it's a simple HR review of policies, handbooks, job descriptions you need. Or maybe it's a project like performance evaluations, staff development or recognition practices. Or, maybe you are looking for ongoing HR partnership and can consider us your "outsourced" HR team.
Avenir serves nonprofits nationwide. Our collective of consultants can work virtually or in person, depending on your organization’s location and needs.
Avenir helps organizations navigate leadership transitions with clarity, confidence, and care. Whether you’re preparing for a planned succession or responding to an unexpected change, our team provides the structure and guidance to ensure a smooth and sustainable shift.