Myra Goodman Smith
Consultant, Advisor, and Connector for Nonprofit Leaders
Nonprofit organizations thrive when their leadership - boards, CEOs, and senior staff - operate with clarity, alignment, and shared purpose. The ability of these leaders to communicate effectively, understand their roles, make sound decisions, and collaborate with mutual respect directly shapes an organization’s impact on the people and communities it serves.
Our Approach
Goodman Smith Consulting works with nonprofit boards, chairs, chief executives, and staff to build the governance and leadership practices that creates purpose driven success. Our advisory services focus on strengthening the essential elements of organizational leadership, individually and collectively, including:
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Clear communication that builds trust and reduces friction
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Well-defined roles and responsibilities that prevent overlap and confusion
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Effective decision-making processes that support strategic progress
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Healthy board–executive relationships grounded in respect and accountability
About Myra
Myra Goodman Smith has over four decades of experience in executive and governance leadership within the nonprofit sector. Her broad network of diverse leaders in for-profit, nonprofit and public sectors creates connections and increase resource access. She has successfully recruited and built high-performing boards and staff teams, creating sustainable infrastructure for both small and large nonprofit organizations. Additionally, Myra leverages her extensive professional background in advising and teaching leadership and governance, along with her firsthand experience as a nonprofit CEO and Board Chair, to provide practical insights.
Services
A Confidant You Can Trust
Advisor for Boards & Staff
Confidential sounding board and advisor on practices, behaviors, and structures that enable boards and executives
Presentations
Tailored governance workshops and conversations for boards and staff
Chairs & CEO
Relationship Building
Provide support and guidance for high-functioning Board Chair and CEO Relationships
Corporate & Nonprofit
Partnership Advisor
Connecting companies and nonprofits to build relationships that advance CSR, ESG and impact.
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