As a staff member, I value working for a board that prioritizes strategic planning and the development of a mission, vision and guiding principles. Working with Frank on this has been an absolute pleasure. His approachability and immense knowledge make him an excellent facilitator. Frank has the ability to connect with everyone and create an inclusive environment where all voices are heard. I always look forward to working with him, as his expertise and collaborative approach bring out the best in our team, organization and community as a whole. Thank you!

Our board has worked with Frank several times including helping us develop our strategic plan. He worked his magic again recently at an implementation planning session. Frank creates an environment that is warm, friendly, fair, and supportive. Everyone felt comfortable participating in the exercises and sharing their thoughts and ideas. Most impressive is how well he listens, evaluates, and identifies core concepts, values, and goals. The board has emerged from our planning session focused, energized, and ready to take our next steps.

Frank led our board through a discussion about our long range vision for our society.  Thanks to his adept but non-intrusive guidance we reached a consensus on our desired direction and necessary first steps in short order.  Our planning session was efficient and satisfying.

Working with Frank made our whole strategic planning process a breeze from start to finish. He was awesome at running a smooth, collaborative planning session where the board and staff worked together so well. The process was spot-on for our charity’s needs and kept us focused on the important stuff. We walked away with a plan that’s helping to build engagement between our board and team. I really value Frank’s follow-up support and how he has been available to guide our team.

Our organization has benefited from Frank’s guidance at two separate instances this past year. We first updated our Mission and Vision Statements and later extended our strategic plan. In both instances, a blend of staff and board members got the opportunity to share their opinions and the outcome was more comprehensive as a result. During workshops, our team has appreciated Frank’s gentle nudges to keep us on track and to ensure everyone gets a say; this kept the process pleasant and highly effective.

Strategic planning is essential to the success of our non-profit and Frank has been instrumental in helping us align our mission, vision and values. He approaches our volunteer board with a sense of respect and understanding, always tailoring his process to accommodate our varied schedules and commitments. Frank’s thoughtful facilitation helps us stay focused and engaged while fostering a sense of accomplishment and unity. To the SCDA, Frank is more than “just” a consultant: he’s a trusted partner and we’re grateful for the impact he’s had on our team and community.

Working with Frank over the last couple of years has been wonderful both for us and for the attendees of Frank’s sessions. Frank’s clarity, kind approach, and engaging style of communication make him a valuable partner in helping to facilitate important conversations within the non-profit housing sector. Frank’s understanding of non-profit governance and organizational leadership is vast, and his knack for sharing his understanding with others in a fun and digestible way makes for a great presentation.

We appreciate the care, insight and generosity Frank Atnikov brought to a challenging juncture within our small grassroots organization. He was very well prepared and simultaneously flexible. Frank’s innate sensitivity allowed us to be guided while maintaining the integrity of an organic approach to our work.