The Riven Company works in four areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Social Services and Community Development. We help elevate the performance of organizations working in these fields by offering a range of services including Capacity Building, Board Development, Leadership Development (Coaching) and Fundraising. Within this mix, we tailor our services to the specific needs and goals of each organization and engagement.

Capacity Building

Laumeier Sculpture Park

Capacity Building

The Riven Company works with organizations to strengthen their management, governance and fundraising performance.   During periods of leadership change, The Riven Company provides a member of the Company to assume the role of Transition Specialist or Interim Executive Director.

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Board Development

Saint Louis Ballet

Board Development

The Riven Company works with Boards and helps them define a process for identifying, attracting and orienting effective board members with whom they can partner to achieve greater effectiveness.   Assistance is also given to help further the Board/Staff partnership that is so necessary for organizational growth.

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Leadership Development

Earthdance

Leadership Development

Often provided in the form of coaching, The Riven Company works with the Board President, the Executive Director and the Development Director, individually or collectively, to strengthen organizational leadership.

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Development Fundraising

Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club

Development Fundraising

The Riven Company works with organizations to assist them in developing a process for building key relationships with corporations, foundations and individuals.  The process begins with an assessment to understand an organization’s current strengths and opportunities followed by a Development and Fundraising Plan.  Coaching or onsite assistance is available.

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