Clients & Testimonials
CLIENTS HAVE INCLUDED:
Angel Flight Soars, Atlanta, Georgia
Angel Flight West, Santa Monica, CA
Arts Benicia, Benicia, CA
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Desert Communities Chapter, Palm Desert, CA
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Inland Empire Chapter, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Benicia Ballet Theater, Benicia, CA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA
Cathedral Center, Cathedral City, CA
Coachella Valley Community Trust (CVCT), Indio, CA
Corona-Norco United Way, Corona, CA
Desert Art Center, Palm Springs, CA
Desert Cancer Foundation, Palm Desert, CA
Desert Friends of the Developmentally Disabled, Palm Desert, CA
Galilee Center, Mecca, CA
Global Women in Leadership Network, Upland, CA
Green Acres Sustainability Living Farm, Palm Desert, CA
Guide Dogs of the Desert, Palm Springs, CA
Habitat for Humanity of the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert, CA
HARC – Health Assessment Resource Center, Palm Desert, CA
Harmony Kitchen, Blythe, CA
INCIGHT – Resources for Self-Empowerment, Palm Desert, CA
Indio Performing Arts Center, Indio, CA
Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Inland Valley Recovery Services, Upland, CA
Oakmont Community Church, Santa Rosa, CA
Old Town Artisan Studio, La Quinta, CA
Pilgrim Place, Claremont, CA
Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce, Rancho Mirage, CA
Refuge Ranch, Morongo Valley, CA
Regional Access Project (RAP), Palm Desert, CA
Sharing Security, Seattle, WA
Summit Ascent, Upland, CA
The dA Center for the Arts, Pomona, CA
The First Tee of Pasadena, Pasadena, CA
The Yoga Solution, Sacramento, CA
Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum, Compton, CA
Tri-City Hospital Foundation, Oceanside, CA
Valley Cultural Center, Woodland Hills, CA
VOENA Children’s Choir, Benicia, CA
Volunteers in Medicine, Indio, CA
Women Leaders Forum, Palm Desert, CA
World Affairs Council of the Desert, Indian Wells, CA
Comments from clients:
To guide us through [a transition] process, the Board decided to hire a non-profit development consultant. Jim emerged as the strongest candidate among a very qualified applicant pool. His demeanor was calming, empowering and confident – we immediately knew we’d found the right fit. Over the course of four months, Jim guided the Board through our transition, resulting in the recent hiring of a new Executive Director, our stated goal….He evaluated our core competencies, identified areas of opportunity and worked with our executive team to rebuild our budget, update our bylaws, and develop organizational policies and procedures. In a very short time, Jim became the Board’s trusted mentor….I came to rely on Jim as a coach and confidant.
Mike Marcus, Past Chairman of the Board, Arts Benicia, Benicia, CA
*****
It’s rare to find the full range of expertise in one individual; although Mr. Weaver comes close.
Paula Acosta, Past Chairperson of the Board, Desert Art Center, Palm Springs, CA
*****
Thank you, Jim! We will certainly call on your services for future projects! You have been a wonderful addition to the team!
Ms. Tobi Ferguson, CEO, Tri-City Hospital Foundation, Oceanside, CA
*****
Thank you for all your help – you have been a driving force in getting VOENA on track.
Ms. Donna Wapner, Chairperson of the Board, VOENA Children’s Choir, Benicia, CA
*****
We couldn’t ask for more incredible people to work with to get us on track….Thank you again for your expertise!
Anastasia Hansel, Director, Summit Expedition Ignited, Encinitas, CA
*****
Jim is outstanding at being able to size up a situation and come up with an appropriate plan of action. He has integrity; I can always rely on what he says. He reads people well, and helps them to succeed. He builds rapport and motivates people to help. He can stand his ground with power, reason and grace. When things do not go his way he handles himself positively, without blame and also with grace. Jim sets high goals for himself and works diligently to meet them. In my experience he usually does.
Hal Morley, Past Chairman of the Board, Angel Flight West, Santa Monica, CA
*****
I thoroughly enjoyed and learned from the planning meeting you facilitated for Inland Valley Recovery Services.
Laura Miller, Past Chairperson of the Board, Inland Valley Recovery Services, Upland, CA
*****
Thank you so much for your efforts on behalf of CVCT. Your preparation and insights were invaluable and appreciated. I am sure we will move ahead with our goals because of your assistance.
Dr. Ron Hare, Past Chairman of the Board, Coachella Valley Community Trust, Indio, CA
*****
Thank you for the guidance and suggestions in helping BBBSD fulfill our mission. I felt that the meeting was extremely valuable, filled with lots of great ideas and energy! Thank you again for being such a great inspiration to the Board!
Judy Tobin May, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA
*****
Jim is a seasoned professional….He did a great job and handled the entire [Strategic Planning] process very well, keeping everyone focused.
Bruce Yeager, Former Executive Director, Volunteers in Medicine, Indio, CA
*****
When presented with the opportunity to work with a multi-faceted organization such as Incight, Jim Weaver was an enthusiastic listener as he learned about aspects of the disability industry that were unfamiliar and often daunting. His willing reception to this information and his application to the task at hand was noted. His appreciation and sensitivity to the issues related to people with disabilities was greatly appreciated.
Judy A. May, Regional Director, INCIGHT, Palm Desert, CA
*****
Jim was very professional and prepared to lead us through this process [Strategic Planning[.
Deborah Tryon, President, Women Leaders Forum, Palm Desert, CA
*****
The outcome of our Strategic Planning process was facilitated just as our organization needed.
Paula Simonds, Executive Director, Desert Cancer Foundation, Palm Desert, CA
*****
Your facilitation was first rate and I believe that you stimulated the energy in the room in an incredibly positive manner. On behalf of the entire board, my sincere thanks to you for a job well done.
David S. Suss, Past Chairman of the Board, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA
*****
Mr. Weaver came to the Kitchen, got to know the people and their role in the organization. He listened very carefully and saw that all had the opportunity to participate, and really paid attention to our organization and the needs that we had in addition to the areas of concern.
Ted Arneson, Chairman of the Board, Harmony Kitchen, Blythe, CA
