Pocket Knife Consulting

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“Lisa Utman Randall is one of the most professional, creative, and capable nonprofit leaders I have had the pleasure of working with. As a board member, it is a real pleasure to be able to feel such absolute confidence in the executive director. She deftly puts everyone, board and staff alike, at ease and enables the group to focus on the task at hand. Lisa asks the right questions and listens carefully to the answers.

Lisa knows the non profit world inside and out and can guide any group through it all: mission and vision, development, staffing/HR, donor relations, grant writing, communications, programming, and community building. Under Lisa’s skillful guidance, our organization has grown from a scrappy startup to a beloved and widely respected arts center at the heart of our community. After several years away, Lisa returned to consult with our board during a period of transition. She brought calm and clarity to a difficult time, enabling our board and staff to navigate through the transition.”

Mary Hall Keen

Board Chair (former)

Jamestown Arts Center

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“I had the pleasure of working with Lisa Utman Randall and I cannot praise her enough for her exceptional interpersonal skills and knowledge. Lisa possesses a deep understanding of the nonprofit landscape, allowing her to provide invaluable guidance tailored specifically to our institution’s needs.  Lisa effortlessly establishes a comfortable and trust-filled environment, fostering open and honest discussions. Her ability to listen attentively and ask thought-provoking questions encouraged everyone on staff to self-reflect and empowered them to overcome obstacles with confidence. 

Her coaching approach was both insightful and practical, and helped offer actionable steps to implement positive change.

Working with Lisa has been a transformative experience, and I am incredibly grateful for the positive impact she has had on our organization.”

 

Danielle Ogden

Executive Director

Newport Art Museum