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About James Mueller

Jim Mueller is president of James Mueller & Associates LLC (JMA), a national consulting firm that provides services in the areas of organizational development, governance, and philanthropy. Prior to consulting, Jim held leadership positions at Cornell University (Assoc. Dir. of University Class Affairs, Dir. of the Midwest Office), Northwestern University (Dir. of Development, Campaign Director), Lake Forest Graduate School of Management (VP of Enterprise Advancement), and Advocate Healthcare (VP, Bioethics Center). He also served as COO of Grenzebach Glier and Associates, an international philanthropy consulting firm.

The 4 C’s of Nonprofit Board Recruitment

Serving on the board of directors is the highest office one can hold in the nonprofit sector. Yet, when it comes to board member recruitment, many times insufficient attention is paid to the qualifications required to fulfill the fiduciary obligations that are the heart and soul of the job. It’s [...]

By James Mueller|2017-10-27T16:03:26-04:00October 27th, 2017|Nonprofit Boards, Nonprofit Sector|

4 Elements of An Effective Nonprofit Strategic Planning Process

The winds of change can blow harshly. And in today’s environment, change can come rapidly and unexpectedly. So, what’s the point of strategic planning? First off, there is a difference between having a plan and having an effective planning process. Dwight Eisenhower said, “In preparing for battle I have always [...]

By James Mueller|2017-06-10T17:58:11-04:00April 18th, 2017|Nonprofit Management, Strategic Planning|