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Client Spotlight Blog Posts
A Church’s Journey to Renewal Through Strategic Planning
Ruth Peebles speaks with Dr. Dumas Harshaw, Jr., Former Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, about their partnership to design and execute a comprehensive strategic planning process.
Meeting Organizations Where They Are: A Tailored Approach to Success
Ruth Peebles and Monika Johnson-Hostler discuss their long-standing partnership and the tailored support that has empowered NCCASA and its member organization.
Amplifying Impact Through Strategic Planning
Ruth Peebles sits down with Emily Adams, CEO of the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA), to discuss the strategic planning process that supported NCAPA’s transformation.
Creating Lasting Impact: Insights from 25 Plus Years of Collaboration
Ruth Peebles, President of The INS Group, and Terry Allebaugh, President of Peace Hill at Avila, share key lessons from their 25 plus years of collaboration on meaningful projects and friendship.
No Estás Solo: Creating an Impactful Media and Public Awareness Campaign
Recently, The INS Group partnered with NCCASA and Capitol Broadcasting Company to plan and execute a media and public awareness campaign on sexual assault.
Furthering Collective Impact Through Strategic Fund Development
Based on the mission and impact of CommunityWorx, the organization is an exemplary model of a successful Collective Impact framework in action.
An Intentional Approach to Equitable Hiring and Succession Planning
The INS Group worked with the Girls on the Run (GOTR) Triangle Board to develop a succession plan and execute an Executive Director hiring process.
Succession Planning for Organizational Sustainability
Ruth Peebles, President and Founder of The INS Group, supported the AWCM team through every step of the hiring process to ensure it was successful. With a new ED in place, AWCM was able to navigate returning to in-person programming.
Committing to Strategic Planning for Organizational Success and Growth
The mission of The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education (Poe Center) is to educate and empower North Carolina children, youth, and their families to make choices that increase positive health behaviors.