Strategy & Leadership

Make the Future Possible

At Alma Partners, we believe collaborative leadership and effective governance are the building blocks of thriving schools and nonprofits. We understand that every organization is unique, with its own strengths, challenges, and opportunities. Our approach brings decades of experience partnering with Boards and school leaders to develop tailored strategies that support financial stability and organizational growth.

We work collaboratively with leadership teams, listening closely to understand your specific needs and crafting customized solutions that fit your context. Whether it’s strategic planning, Board development, or governance practices, our focus is on delivering clear, practical results that help your organization move forward with confidence.


Strategy & Leadership Services

  • Board members are essential to an organization’s success. At Alma Partners, we help Boards become dynamic contributors to strategy, financial stability, and organizational culture. Our practical support and coaching empower Board members to serve as effective ambassadors, advisors, and advocates, maximizing their impact and helping your organization thrive.

  • Good governance is a collaborative effort. We partner with organizational leaders to create clear roles, responsibilities, policies, and practices that help promote accountability, transparency, and resilience. We help your organization ensure that you are putting into practice today what will help you navigate the challenges of tomorrow.

  • Mediation is a process in which the people involved in a conflict try to resolve sticky issues with the support of an outside mediator. This step can help parties who are in conflict listen to each other’s perspectives and explore solutions that work for everyone. The Alma Partners mediation team serves as a third party working with a school or organization to create a structured and safe space for difficult and courageous conversations.

  • Our audit focuses on inclusion and belonging and covers three areas: program, community life, and policies/procedures. Through our thoughtful, in-depth process, which takes about 6-9 months, we help your organization build internal capacity, gather data to inform planning and decision-making, and identify action items to shift culture and create inclusive community.

  • Alma Partners brings seasoned leadership and expert facilitation to strategic planning for independent schools and nonprofits. Recognizing that organizations develop strategic plans for different reasons at different times, our proven approach cuts through complexity, keeping the process collaborative, engaging, and results-driven. Together, we align the dreams of your community with practical pathways to achieving your goals, ensuring that your strategic plan is visionary, actionable, and impactful - making the future possible.