Our Resources

Leadership Transition

Resources for interim roles, executive searches, onboarding, and transition planning.

 Executive Transition Roadmap

Step-by-step guide for navigating leadership change from announcement through onboarding.

 Interim Leadership Startup Checklist

Quick-reference list of essential tasks for day one through the first 90 days.

Board Governance & Effectiveness

Frameworks, checklists, and templates for supporting board development and alignment.

 Board Assessment Survey

Standardized questionnaire to evaluate board performance and identify improvement areas.

 Board Meeting Agenda Template

A structured, mission-aligned agenda format to improve board focus and outcomes.

Strategic Planning & Organizational Direction

Tools for mission/vision refresh, strategic planning, scenario planning, and priority setting.

 Strategic Planning Workbook

Worksheets for mission/vision refinement, SWOT, priorities, and goal setting.

 Environmental Scan Template

Framework for analyzing external trends, risks, and opportunities.

Financial Health & Oversight Support

Dashboards, budget templates, financial assessment tools, and fiscal governance guides.

 Financial Dashboard Template

One-page snapshot of key financial indicators for board or leadership review.

 Budget Review Checklist

Set of core questions and red flags to guide fiscal oversight.

Fundraising & Development Resources

Fundraising frameworks, campaign readiness tools, donor engagement guidance, and capacity-building templates.

 Fundraising Plan Template

Structured document for setting revenue goals, strategies, and timelines.

 Donor Engagement Call Script

Simple, relationship-focused script for stewarding donors without making an ask.

Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Health

DEI frameworks, equity-centered tools, culture diagnostics, and inclusive meeting practices.

 Equity Reflection Checklist for Boards

Prompts to examine how equity shows up in governance and decisions.

 Inclusive Meeting Practices Guide

Tips for designing and facilitating meetings where all voices are heard.

Executive Coaching & Team Development

Leadership assessments, coaching tools, facilitation guides, and team-development frameworks.

 Leadership Competency Framework

Definition of core leadership behaviors and development indicators.

 Team Dynamics Diagnostic

Short assessment to evaluate team communication, norms, and collaboration.

Operational Excellence & Organizational Systems

Policies, workflows, operational audits, HR tools, and risk/ compliance templates.

 Org Structure Mapping Toolkit

Templates for charting roles, reporting lines, and decision pathways.

 Policy & Procedure Starter Kit

Essential policy templates for HR, finance, and operations.

Client Engagement & Project Management

Scopes of work, kickoff templates, reporting tools, workplans, and communication frameworks.

 Scope of Work Template

Standard format for defining deliverables, timelines, and expectations.

 Client Feedback Template

Clean, client-ready template to summarize impact and net promoter score.

Valtas Brand, Messaging & Communications

Brand guidelines, slide decks, templates, bios, boilerplates, and communication assets.

 Valtas Slide Deck Template

Brand-aligned PowerPoint for client presentations and workshops.

 Valtas Messaging Guide

Core language describing who we are, what we do, and how we talk about impact.

Professional Development & Learning

Recommended books, webinars, certifications, internal trainings, and learning pathways.

 Recommended Reading List

Curated books on leadership, governance, equity, and change management.

 Internal Learning Modules

Self-paced trainings on strategy, facilitation, interim leadership, and board dynamics.

Recommendation For Others?

We’re always expanding this library and want to make sure it reflects the real needs of your work. If there’s a tool, template, or resource you’d find helpful—or something you think would benefit the broader team—please share your recommendation. Your input helps us strengthen the support we offer to every consultant and the organizations we serve.