Reviews
"The process was like having a mirror held up to us for self-reflection. It was skillfully led, felt very timely and I think it really did help us to clarify our priorities and the next steps we need to take as a board and a non-profit."
Michael Kearney, Co-Founder, Mindful Heart Programs
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"I found the training extremely helpful in many respects. One of those respects was clarifying what it would realistically take to move all of the organization's programs to the next level of organization and funding."
Mary McMaster, Treasurer, Mindful Heart Programs
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“I feel this project provided us the opportunity to seriously, as a group, look at not what we were doing but how we were doing it. And to create a foundation that will be solid and sustainable.”
Unnamed Advisor of a Santa Barbara-based non-profit organization
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"Naomi works well with widely differing viewpoints and personalities. She has the rare combination of grasping the details, appreciating the overall picture AND being able to present it clearly. Fully as significant is Naomi's ability to collaborate with a variety of people, people of differing ages, backgrounds, interests and viewpoints. Her intelligence and sense of humor made long meetings a pleasure, thought-provoking and, I believe, gave each of us a sense of accomplishing something."
Betsy Cramer, Research Consultant & Nonprofit Board Member
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"In a community with over 1,000 non profits in such a small radius, bringing my idea of my NPO to life seemed daunting and unrealistic. With an initial consultation with Naomi Kovacs, however, my attitude was immediately changed. She not only understood my vision, but gave me the tools to conceptualize it, guided me toward valuable contacts and resources, and most importantly, encouraged me that the Santa Barbara community would benefit from my organization. In less than a year, H.E.E.A.L. went from an acronym scribbled on a piece of paper to a functional, fundraising, incorporated, and business savvy 501(c)3 non profit organization. I continue to reach out to Naomi as I truly believe she is one of the most connected and brilliant resources in the NPO segment of Santa Barbara. She utilizes specificity warmly, appropriately pointing me both in the right direction and away from a broken path. Thanks to Naomi's support, knowledge, and guidance, H.E.E.A.L. will be a standing resource for the Santa Barbara community. Without her, no organization is at its potential."
Macie Berlin, Founder
Hope through Exercise, Energy, and Arts for Life (H.E.E.A.L.)
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"Naomi is one of the most dedicated professionals I have had the pleasure to work with."
Mark Dispensa
Former Insurance Agent
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"I have worked with Naomi in her capacity as Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Village. She is a highly competent leader [...]. Naomi is an extremely hard worker and has the highest ethical standards, and I recommend her without regard."
Eryn Eckert, Ph.D
Former Executive Director, Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center