Projects
ACEUM has worked on an exceptionally diverse range of projects that have aligned talent, HR/People strategy and operational infrastructure to deliver positive results and meaningful impact for our clients. Highlighted here is a snapshot of some representative engagements that have contributed to the success of the nonprofit, healthcare and social impact organizations we have supported through our consulting and advisory work.
Representative Leadership Searches
Chief Executive Officer – National Education Nonprofit
Vice President People + Culture
Environmental Nonprofit
Head of People Talent + Culture
National LGBTQ Organization
Head of Major Gifts – Community Healthcare Foundation
Vice President Home Care Services – Community Health Nonprofit
Chief Financial Officer –
Human Service Organization
Chief Program Officer – Human Service Organization
Chief Financial + Operating Officer – Youth Services Organization
Head of News + Campaigns – National LGBTQ Organization
Strategic HR Engagements
- Project Lead of major HR Transformation Initiative for environmental and public park organization. Project involved moving organization to a newly structured best practice People + Culture operation including: HR assessment, HCMS implementation, design of new performance management system, learning + employee development plan, talent acquisition strategy, compensation structure and DEI Plan and Program
- Conducted HR + organization culture assessment for 3,000 employee, $600M health system
- Served as "Interim" Head of People for NYC based LGBTQ nonprofit. Developed transformation plan including the implementation of a new HCMS and design of employee engagement strategy and compensation program
- Restructured benefit plans and 401k retirement plan for nonprofit training and technical assistance organization
- Crafted employee engagement strategy for 200 employee nonprofit
Leadership Consultation + Advisory Services
- Coached senior leader of a large human service organization
- Coached CEO of training and workforce development organization
- Designed learning framework for advanced executive leadership program and people managers of nonprofit environmental organization
- Advisor to nonprofit CEO on board management and corporate governance issues
Operations + Infrastructure
- Designed and implemented new operational infrastructure for workforce development organization
- Developed COVID-19 Return to Work and Contingency Plan for community based environmental organization
- Developed Operating Manual for capacity building organization
- Managed lease negotiations and restructured space configuration for nonprofit consulting organization during COVID-19 pandemic
- Developed Risk Management Index for nonprofit organization and consulted on organization design and leadership structure
- Consulted and developed specifications for integrating project management (PM) + CRM solution to manage nonprofit consulting practice
- Served as "Interim" Chief Operating Officer for national and NYC based staffing firms and restructured business operations and growth strategy
Strategy, Growth + Organization Transformation
- Strategic advisor to nonprofit Executive Director on transition from fiscal sponsorship to a free standing 501c 3 independent entity
- Strategic Advisor to nonprofit on Digital Transformation Initiative, including Learning Management Platform and e-learning and other digital learning resources
- Provided strategic counsel to CEO of national education nonprofit on opportunities and models for merger and affiliation. Helped develop pitch deck, consulted on risk management issues and evaluated potential merger/affiliation partners
- Conducted business operational assessment and growth strategy for outsource accounting firm
- Senior consultant to principals of healthcare staffing company. Assessed the viability of the healthcare practice including market analysis and preparation of comprehensive operational and P/L analysis including recommendations for restructuring and future business growth opportunities
