Nonprofit leaders and board members know that today’s challenges rarely come with one-size-fits-all answers. That’s why the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership (EBI) goes beyond workshops and programs to deliver tailored support through Custom Solutions designed around your goals, your context, and your timeline.

This isn’t simply “bringing a workshop to you.” It’s a more intentional, collaborative approach co-designed to address your organization’s most pressing needs and opportunities.

Curious what this looks like in practice?

Here's an example of how we’ve partnered with organizations to deliver customized solutions that make a difference.

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Ever build the right team—but still struggle to get everyone moving in the same direction?

One nonprofit CEO, fresh off navigating a financial crisis and rebuilding their organization's reputation, had thoughtfully reshaped their board. The right people were in the room, but expectations, roles, and focus weren’t yet clear.

They turned to EBI for clarity.

We facilitated a custom experience to level-set what board members are responsible for, how they contribute, and where they should focus. Together, they began to understand how to best use their individual strengths while staying aligned with strategy and supporting, not stepping into, operations.

What happened next?

Board members moved from overwhelmed to aligned - clearer on their roles, more confident in their contributions, and ready to lead with purpose alongside the CEO.