Board Consulting in Boulder, CO

Strong boards do more than meet—they drive alignment and results. In Boulder, CO, where organizations balance growth and purpose, Shane Kinkennon provides tailored board consulting services. As a trusted board consultant, he helps boards and leadership teams improve performance, strengthen decision-making, and build teams that thrive.

Consulting Grounded in Boulder’s Values and Pace

In Boulder, growth is fueled by a strong commitment to values and purpose. For boards, that creates an important challenge: how to stay true to the mission while still driving measurable results.


Through my board consulting services in Boulder, CO, I help organizations cut through uncertainty and build systems that balance people and strategy. Together we create structures, habits, and rhythms that allow boards and leadership teams to thrive at every level.

Signs It’s Time for Board Consulting

  • Founders overwhelmed by rapid growth and shifting team dynamics

  • Department heads struggling to align strategy with execution

  • Executive teams navigating organizational change or misalignment

  • Boards adding new layers of management, structure, or complexity

  • Boulder-based companies seeking board consulting services to build structure without losing purpose

  • “Members of my Board of Directors are telling me that the planning retreat Shane and his team designed and facilitated for was truly a wonderful experience and the most productive RBFF gathering they have ever been to. I couldn’t agree more.”

    — Dave Chanda, President & CEO, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation

  • “Investing in continuous learning and up-skilling is critical for personal and organizational growth. I’ve been a CEO for many years, yet since I invested in working with Shane, I find myself scaling my own value to my business. Our executive team will climb higher mountains thanks to subtle but crucial calibrations resulting from working with Shane.”

    — Virgil Bretz, CEO, MacroHealth

  • “Shane’s approach to facilitation is thorough, and his style is energetic. He can keep a tough group of busy, hard-charging people moving and really drive to consensus. He is excellent.”

    — Faryar Shirzad, Chief Policy Officer, Coinbase

Why Boulder Teams Are Turning to Management Consulting

Boulder teams are deeply committed to their work—but commitment alone doesn’t create clarity. To succeed, boards need strong alignment and focused execution.

That’s where board consulting services in Boulder, CO make the difference. With support from Shane Kinkennon, boards and leadership teams can transform vision into results. His board consultant services provide the structure, alignment, and confidence organizations need to build what’s next.

  • - Managers who lead with clarity and confidence, not just reaction

  • - Team dynamics that create alignment instead of confusion

  • - Meetings that move projects forward with focus and accountability

  • - A stronger connection between organizational culture and performance

  • - Leaders who understand their responsibilities and act with purpose

What You’ll Notice Shifting

Here’s how I help.

  • Executive Coaching

    For C-suites and senior managers

    Unlock new mindsets and methods to inspire teams, equip them to lead change, and actually hold them accountable for results.

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  • Management Consulting

    For nonprofit leadership teams

    Devise and lead change in response to intractable organizational challenges, aligning strategy and function for mission delivery.

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  • Board Consulting

    For nonprofit boards of directors

    Sharpen focus on those activities and areas that deliver the absolute highest value to management of the organization you govern and serve.

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  • Planning Facilitation

    For boards, coalitions, and more

    Have structured, disciplined conversations about where your organization needs to go, how it will get there, and what measurable outcomes it will achieve.

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  • Strategic Communications

    For senior teams that need to break through

    Craft and deliver messages and narratives to favorably influence staffs, policymakers, and other stakeholders, in change-leadership scenarios and far beyond.

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  • Fractional Executive

    For short-term leadership needs

    Occasional interim or fractional executive leadership for organizations that need someone to engage easily, learn quickly, and bring a facilitative-leadership touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can board consulting services help organizations in Boulder?
Board consulting provides structure and clarity for boards and leadership teams. It helps organizations improve decision-making, strengthen accountability, and align governance with strategy.

Who usually seeks board consultant services in Boulder, CO?
Nonprofit boards, corporate boards, and advisory boards often turn to consulting when they face growth, leadership transitions, or complex governance challenges.

What does a typical board consulting process include?
The process usually begins with a discovery session to assess current governance practices. From there, boards receive tailored guidance on alignment, communication, and performance improvement.

What outcomes should Boulder boards expect from consulting?
Boards often see clearer roles, more effective meetings, faster decisions, and stronger collaboration between members and leadership teams.

Are board consulting services only for large boards?
No. Small and mid-sized boards in Boulder also benefit from consulting, especially when they need structure, improved accountability, or better alignment with organizational goals.

When is the right time to invest in board consulting?
The best time is when your board is struggling with clarity, facing organizational growth or change, or needing stronger alignment to guide sustainable performance.