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For over 35 years, Bob Ness has provided services to regional, national, and international nonprofit clients. He works with organizations to develop human assets and to develop structures for optimal effectiveness. He believes that organizational success requires empowering individuals at all levels of organization.
Several hundred nonprofits of all sizes, shapes, stages of development and focus of mission or sectors have benefited from Bob's work with them. He has consulted to organizations devoted to the arts, environment, education, social services, mental health, youth & children, seniors, health, science/technology transfer, housing, ethics, tribal, trade organizations, faith-based nonprofits, foundations, community development, economic development, diversity, government, professional associations, international and NGOs, and independent nonprofit sector infrastructure.
Bob has been on the faculty, adjunct faculty, lectured, and/or served as faculty advisor at 9 universities. His formal training is as a clinical and consulting psychologist, who specializes in group and organizational behavior, with additional advanced training in sociology, negotiations, and leadership education.
Beyond consulting, Bob has served in variety of roles with nonprofits, including 20 boards of directors, being a nonprofit executive director for several organizations, and has been in staff and volunteer roles. These experiences help him connect with and understand people who have challenges in various positions within an organization.
As an activist for the independent, voluntary, and nonprofit sector, Bob has worked with organizations that support the nonprofit leadership and infrastructure, including: The National Community Leadership Association, Leadership Tomorrow, The Evergreen State Society, Social Venture Partners International, The Executive Alliance, United Way of America, Washington Service Corps, Center for Civil Society International, VISTA, Peace Corps, City Year, The Internet Nonprofit Center, and others.
Bob's purpose is one of service… demonstrating committed service by assisting organizations with heart and meaning.
Bob can assist with:
Organization Development
Strategic Planning
Boards, Executive Teams, and Coaching
Negotiations, Mediations, and Mergers
Creativity, Innovation, and Think Tanks
International/Cross-Cultural/Diversity
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