Who’s Missing from Your Board Table?
“We need someone from [X big company]” It’s a familiar moment in board recruitment discussions. A seat opens, and the conversation jumps to a company name instead of a need. The result is a board of the same type of people, often chosen for where they work rather than what they bring. Before you fill […]
When Giving Becomes Belonging
By Nichole E. Dunn, President & CEO, Flying Horse Farms At Flying Horse Farms, something remarkable happens. Kids with serious illnesses get to be something the rest of the world sometimes forgets – they are just kids. They swim and sing and try things they never thought they could. They make friends who understand them […]
One Year of Board Building
A year ago, we introduced a concept we had been thinking about for a long time: What if we could make it easier for nonprofits to find the right people to serve on their boards, while also making it easier for people who want to serve to find the right opportunity? And, what if we […]
Community Investment in Action: One Year of the Franklin County Crisis Care Center
The Franklin County Crisis Care Center and its long-term vision stand as a testament to what can happen when voters, public agencies, healthcare systems, first responders and community partners unite behind a shared purpose. After one year of operations, the center has begun to show the impact of meeting people in their self-defined crises with care, expertise […]
Remembering Donn Vickers
We have no doubt that many in our network have heard that Donn Vickers, a towering figure in Columbus and beyond, passed away on August 5. His passing has touched many in on our community, but especially in our company, as Kerri Mollard, Laura Bidwa, and Karen Simonian called him a mentor and friend. Donn had […]
School Readiness Starts Long Before the First Day
As the first day of school approaches, it’s easy to focus on school supply lists, new shoes, backpacks, and lunch boxes. While those things are important, true school readiness begins long before a child walks into their classroom. School readiness is about helping children and us as caregivers and guardians, feel confident, connected, and excited about a new beginning. Start with a Conversation One of […]
Pelotonia + Riders + Volunteers + Donors = Hope
This was my 13th year riding in Pelotonia with Girls with Gears and it remains a deeply meaningful experience as every year there is someone new in my life who has been given a cancer diagnosis. Every damn year. More than 8,000 riders participated this weekend – and many of those were first timers, including my husband Paul Mollard. I was […]
The Joy of Growing Leaders
The Franklin County Fair just wrapped up, but the smiles, accomplishments, and camaraderie will linger for years. Mollard Consulting is proud to support the Franklin County Agricultural Society, which runs the Fair, because they provide such a wonderful week of home-grown, in-person community fun every year. We’re prouder still knowing the lasting impact that their […]
CMC Forum Reflections
Yesterday I had the honor of joining Janelle Coleman of AEP, Matthew Goldstein of Besa, and Carrie Maun-Smith of Grange Insurance for a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum, The Power of Showing Up: A New Case for Engagement, which can be viewed on CMC’s recorded live stream. This forum asked our panel to address why each […]
The Power of Nature and Rest
One of summer’s constant joys is taking a break from work to go on vacation. Whether alone or with family or friends, the time away from work and the routine of daily life is a welcome respite. Some people love going to the same spot each year as that familiarity creates deep connections and memories while […]