Stronger Board Chairs.
More Effective Boards.
Stronger Nonprofits.
Leadership Lab & Coaching
ALISA CHATINSKY — founder, ceo
NPO Success, LLC • Since 2012
new!
The Making Of
A 5-Star Board Chair
Leadership Lab & Coaching
Many nonprofit boards want to be effective—but struggle with:
- Unclear roles between the board chair and executive director
- Meetings that feel reactive instead of strategic
- Board members who are disengaged, underutilized, or unsure how to lead
- Chairs who were willing to serve—but never trained to lead
Without strong board leadership, even the most passionate nonprofits can stall.
A Healthy Board Starts with a Strong Chair
My work focuses specifically on supporting and developing nonprofit board chairs—no matter where on the lifecycle the organization is positioned. The single most influential leadership role in nonprofit governance is a strong board chair.
With 35+ years of nonprofit experience, I bring:
- Real-world understanding of board–staff dynamics
- Practical tools chairs can use immediately
- Coaching that builds confidence, clarity, and leadership presence
- A supportive, non-judgmental approach grounded in nonprofit realities
This is not theory. It’s hands-on leadership development that works.
Launch Special: 5-Star Chair Program
Regularly $4,800 –
Launching at just $3,600!
(monthly payment plan available)
Get your board chair ready to lead with confidence:
- Free strategy session to pinpoint your board’s needs
- A two-hour master class covering board chair roles & responsibilities, bylaws, governance, meaningful board meetings, & strategies for engaging fellow board members
- 6 months of coaching & mentoring (up to 2 hours per month)
- Templates, tools, & resources to strengthen governance & board leadership
- My attendance at your board meeting, followed by written evaluation & recommendations
- Monthly cohort meeting to discuss roadblocks, discover opportunities, & share what is working well
Limited spots—unlock your board’s full potential today!
Alisa’s
guidance was transformative…
“Alisa’s guidance was transformative for our board. She helped us clearly identify our strengths and gaps, align on our priorities, and take concrete steps to achieve our goals. Her insight and coaching made us a more effective, strategic team.”
Susan Rosenfield, JD
Alisa’s guidance was transformative…
“Alisa’s guidance was transformative for our board. She helped us clearly identify our strengths and gaps, align on our priorities, and take concrete steps to achieve our goals. Her insight and coaching made us a more effective, strategic team.”
Susan Stone Rosenfield, JD
Vice President,
Upward for Children & Families (former)
Launch Special: 5-Star Chair Program
Regularly $4,800 –
Launching at just $3,600!
(monthly payment plan available)
Get your board chair ready to lead with confidence:
- Free strategy session to pinpoint your board’s needs
- A two-hour master class covering board chair roles & responsibilities, bylaws, governance, meaningful board meetings, & strategies for engaging fellow board members
- 6 months of coaching & mentoring (up to 2 hours per month)
- Templates, tools, & resources to strengthen governance & board leadership
- My attendance at your board meeting, followed by written evaluation & recommendations
- Monthly cohort meeting to discuss roadblocks, discover opportunities, & share what is working well
Limited spots—unlock your board’s full potential today!
