Our Mission

“The most invaluable input from this granting period has been having Dr. Burk do a thorough dive into our organization to identify the gaps and to provide guidance in filling those gaps as well as bringing new strategies to our attention to advance our presence and communicate our accomplishments."

"Having the consulting of Dr. Gregory Burkes has been most helpful. Dr. Burkes initially worked with ReNforce's infrastructure and foundational needs. His ability to provide the Organization with Executive Coaching, resources, and strategies to assist in ReNforce's success was pivotal. His outlines of the 30/60/90 plans are beneficial and essential. This strategy provides the blueprint for the "what's next" or a roadmap to my ending destination. His tools of the Operational Self-Assessment and the Organizational Self-Assessment helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses. These tools have proven helpful by giving me areas where I can use the assistance of others- and what areas for me to remain on track with."

"The regular meetings with Gregory Burks have been invaluable. He is incredibly knowledgeable, constantly offers us resources, and is a wonderful person to work with. We were a little skeptical at first that he would be able to connect to our situation, but he is totally plugged in, reviews documents that we send him, and offers friendly and supportive suggestions. He is just plain awesome."

"Working with Gregory Burks was such a great opportunity. Throughout my time working with him I completed the following; Built a strategic plan for 2022 Developed an Org Chart and identify gaps, Completed an operational style assessment to better understand my leadership style, Developed job descriptions based on the org chart and strategic plans, Established a robust HR program. Meeting with Greg Burks has been the most valuable experience I have had since EAT started."

“I enjoyed my Capacity Building Program training with Dr. Burks. It was a breakthrough for me on a personal growth level and as a Leader. This has been very helpful for WWNG. We are now set for the next 25 years!”

“Dr. Burks was a lifeline for me from the time I transitioned into the Director position. He provided so much wisdom, insight, and guidance that I needed badly and wasn't getting anywhere else. He has a keen understanding of people and significant knowledge of conflicts commonly arising in nonprofits. He supported me through a difficult transition and a number of organizational crises, helping me understand possible pitfalls and pathways through; my options; and how I could get/create better support for myself and my team. He advised me on how to establish stronger systems and implement long-needed structural changes; supervise employees; and navigate a problematic Board. He also helped me understand what a leadership role required of me and provided support and advice in making necessary shifts. I am so grateful FICPFM connected me with him!”

"I was very satisfied by the overall Capacity Building Program. I took advantage of every opportunity and tool that was discussed with my coach. I experienced growth with my organization and I feel with this program it took me and my organization to another level.