PETER ARCHANGEL LLC
Stronger Board, Smarter Strategy, Greater Impact
Is Your Board Ready to Lead?
You're doing transformational work in your community. But when board members don't fully understand their role, governance stalls—and so does your mission. I partner with nonprofit leaders to build boards that are prepared, engaged, and focused on what matters most: advancing your strategic vision with confidence and accountability.
What Sets This Work Apart
Every board orientation is customized to your organization's unique context—your mission, history, strategic priorities, and governance structure. Board members don't just learn their fiduciary duties; they understand why those duties matter and how to apply them in service of your goals. When board members have this foundation, they ask sharper questions, make more informed decisions, and spend less time on procedural confusion and more time on strategy.
Services Include:
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Board recruitment strategy and planning
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Comprehensive new board member orientation
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Refresher training for existing boards
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Governance best practices workshops
Ready to Strengthen Your Board?
Let's talk about where your board is now and where you want it to be. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to explore how we might work together.
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ABOUT PETER ARCHANGEL
Peter didn't become a board consultant by reading about governance—he learned in the room. Over a decade of nonprofit board service, including three years as board chair and leadership roles spanning governance, nominating, and audit committees, provided him with a front-row seat to what makes boards work—and what stalls them.
He saw the difference between board members who understood their role and those who didn't. He watched how the right recruitment process could transform board dynamics, and how a strong orientation could turn uncertain new members into confident strategic partners. He experienced firsthand the tension between fiduciary responsibility and mission passion and learned how to strike a balance between the two.
That real-world experience is what drives his consulting practice. Peter works with nonprofit leaders who are tired of managing board confusion and ready to build governance that actually supports their mission. His approach is practical, based on real boardroom challenges rather than theoretical concepts. His method is based on effective, real-world solutions rather than theoretical concepts or manuals.
With expertise in board recruitment, orientation, and financial oversight (backed by a Nonprofit Financial Management Certificate), Peter helps organizations build boards that are clear on their responsibilities, aligned with the mission, and genuinely prepared to lead.
The goal is simple: boards that ask better questions, make informed decisions, and free executive directors to focus on what matters most advancing the mission and deepening impact.
What We Do
Board Recruitment
The wrong board member can drain energy and slow progress. The right one can open doors, challenge assumptions, and move your mission forward in ways you didn't expect.
Board recruitment isn't about filling seats it’s about building the leadership team your organization actually needs.
I work with you to:
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Assess where your board has gaps in skills, networks, or perspectives
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Create compelling role descriptions that attract serious, mission-driven candidates
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Design recruitment strategies that prioritize both diversity and strategic fit
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Build a repeatable process so you're never scrambling to fill vacancies
The outcome: A board that reflects the communities you serve and brings the expertise, connections, and commitment to help you achieve your goals.
Board Orientation
The first 90 days of board service determine whether a member becomes a strategic partner or stays perpetually confused about their role. Most board orientations are either nonexistent or a binder dump. Neither sets anyone up for success.
I create orientation experiences that help new board members:
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Understand not just what their responsibilities are, but why they matter
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Get grounded in your mission, programs, financial realities, and strategic direction
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Know how to add value immediately—and where to focus their energy
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Build relationships with staff and fellow board members from the start
The outcome: Board members who hit the ground running, contribute meaningfully in their first meeting, and stay engaged for the long haul.
Why Work With Peter Archangel LLC
Why This Matters
You didn't become an executive director to manage board dysfunction. You're here to advance a mission that matters. However, when your board isn't functioning—when members are unclear about their roles, disengaged, or focused on the wrong things —everything becomes more challenging.
I bring focused expertise in nonprofit board governance, a practical approach rooted in real-world experience, and a deep respect for the unique culture and values of your organization. Every engagement is customized to your current stage and your desired future—whether you're a grassroots startup or an established institution navigating growth.
This work isn't about imposing a template. It's about building governance that actually fits your organization and strengthens your capacity to lead.
Who I Work With
I partner with small nonprofit organizations at various stages of development—from emerging organizations building their first real board to established nonprofits refining governance for the next chapter of growth.
How We'll Work Together
Every engagement starts with understanding your reality—not an idealized version of governance, but where your board actually is and what you actually need.
From there, we'll:
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Identify the specific gaps or challenges holding your board back
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Design a clear, actionable plan for recruitment or orientation
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Provide tools, frameworks, and hands-on support during implementation
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Build your capacity to sustain strong governance long after our work together ends
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If you're ready to build a board that's truly prepared to lead, I'd welcome a conversation about how we might work together.