Effective Leaership Academy uses a research-based
model to provide authentic, experiential and interactive
learning experiences for young people to develop the
soft skills they need for long-term achievement. ELA offers
several training models that are designed to stack on the
effectiveness and strength of the others.
Executive Director: Flo Brett
SVP Project Manager: Jeff Allen
Engagement Began: June 2018
ELA Community Impact
Year
2017
2018
2019
Students
Schools and
Served Organizations Served
3,628 136
3,126 153
3,666 174
Total SVP Impact as of December 31, 2019:
SVP grants awarded Time Only
Value of volunteer hours $ 19,031
Other donations because of SVP $ 500
Projected operational impact
Value of volunteering and donations:
To Be Determined
$ 19,531+
Strengthening Effective Leadership Academy
This is a short-term, time-only engagement.
Project:
• Board Development
• Strategic Planning
• Scaling
• Human Resources
• Marketing & Communications
Results and Accomplishments:
• Educated a portion of the ELA board on a range of topics including governing practices, the life cycle of a board,
and what makes for a successful board.
• Strategized about candidates for the new board President in order to keep the best interest of the organization
at the forefront of the board.
• Developed and facilitated retreat for Board Members.
• Completed a full review of the current board structure and recommended a new system.
• Developed and facilitated retreat for staff.
• A full review of the organizational hierarchy revealed a gap and placed heavy responsibilities on the retiring
COO of ELA.
• Financial Assessment of the most profitable program was performed showing that the “Camp” program was
what the organization would solely focus on in 2019.
• Developed a short-term saturation plan for Northeast Ohio.
• Adjusted organizational structure and delegation of task to meet growing needs.
• Focused resources on programs that serve the most students and improve the costs per student.
• Transitioned from old model to newly defined model of program delivery.
• Improved/clarified marketing materials and messaging.
• Offered coaching support for new operations manager.
• Established goals, assign responsibility, and define measurements.
• Coached several staff members in telling the organization’s story in a fast pitch.