Norah Holmgren has worked with non-profit and private organizations in the areas of organizational development, board development, project management, strategic planning, and restructuring for more than 20 years. She has written widely on the role of boards of directors. She has undertaken substantive research on topics such as CEO satisfaction and compensation, health care reform, and governance policy. She is a skilled writer and editor and has published and edited essays, corporate reports, articles, and books. She has organized conferences and has provided facilitative leadership in the areas of visioning, strategic planning, organizational development, organizational change, and board development.
Vision Director, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Keeps the Planned Parenthood Federation focused on the vision for 2025 and the future. Builds affiliate involvement and ownership of the Vision. Communicates Vision accomplishments and challenges. Works with others to identify and support organizational change efforts required to achieve our Vision.
Senior Associate Director, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Provides leadership in initiating and managing activities to support affiliates. Acts as internal consultant to individual affiliates and affiliate groups. Undertakes substantive research. Creates relevant reports, articles and books. Provides facilitative leadership to boards and other affiliate groups, especially in the areas of strategic planning, organizational development and organizational change.
Special Projects Coordinator, Godmother Films
Responsible for assessing scripts, coordinating revision, developing film and television projects
Teacher, University of California Davis; San Francisco State University
Taught playwriting and directing.
Teacher, San Francisco Mobile School
Taught English and other subjects to junior high school students.
Artistic Director, Firehouse Theater Company
Over a period of twelve years, participated in the life of a theater company as a writer, director, teacher, administrator, and fundraiser.
Professional Publications
Paths to Performances (manuals for clinic managers, editor) 10 Minutes to Better Board Meetings Board Papers (twenty-four newsletters to date) The Finance Committee (National Center for Nonprofit Boards) Hearts and Minds: A Guide to Nonprofit Board Leadership Strategic Thinking and Strategic Action
Education
B.A. Humanities, Antioch University
M.P.A. Nonprofit Management, University of San Francisco
