PETER ARCHANGEL LLC
Stronger Board. Smarter Strategy. Greater Impact.
At Peter Archangel LLC, I help CEOs/EDs and Board Chairs cultivate high-performing nonprofit boards through tailored orientation training that fosters engagement, clarifies roles, and enhances collective leadership that ultimately strengthens their ability to fulfill their mission. Whether you're building your board's capacity, onboarding a board member, or developing current board members, I will help you move forward with confidence. My consultation services are designed to help nonprofits serve their constituents through sound governance and capable leaders.
You don't need to read another textbook. You need a partner who's been there. I bring firsthand experience with more than ten years of nonprofit board service to include holding nearly all of the board leadership positions. With deep insight into what boards face - and what they can become - I help nonprofit leaders turn board service into board leadership.
ABOUT PETER ARCHANGEL
I am an experienced financial services professional, nonprofit board consultant, author and speaker.
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My career narrative has evolved over the years. I dedicated nearly 28 years to the financial services industry, primarily focusing on areas like credit, insurance, sales, and marketing. During this time, I developed essential skills such as financial management, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership.
For the past decade, I have been part of a nonprofit organization that generates over $50 million in revenue. I held roles as chair of the finance, audit, and governance committees before taking on the position of board chair. I worked closely with the CEO of the organization, gaining in-depth knowledge and experience in all facets of the nonprofit.
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I partner with nonprofit organizations to strengthen their boards, develop more effective strategies, and create a greater impact. If you are a CEO, executive director, or board chair, the training I provide could greatly benefit your organization. Ultimately, how well your organization performs will be heavily influenced by how prepared and confident your board of directors is.
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When I’m not engaged in consulting or speaking, you’ll find me either on the golf course or at the writing desk. As a consultant and speaker, I am enthusiastic about imparting lessons from the boardroom that empower current and future leaders to make well-informed and ethical decisions.
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If you're looking for a consultant who understands the nonprofit landscape, I invite you to explore my portfolio.
Experience
When I first joined the board of Matrix Human Services, I was drawn to its powerful mission: educating children, helping families, and improving communities. What I didn’t anticipate was how much the experience would come to shape me — both personally and professionally — over the next ten years.​During my tenure, I had the privilege of serving in multiple roles: board member, Audit Committee Chair, Nominating Committee Chair, and ultimately Board Chair. Each role brought new responsibilities and insights, but all were rooted in one common goal — advancing the mission and ensuring the organization’s long-term sustainability.​One of the most important challenges we faced was expanding our services beyond early childhood education to more comprehensively support families and communities. That meant not only broadening our programs but also evolving our financial strategy — acquiring grants and diversifying funding streams to reduce dependency on any one source. It required rigorous planning, bold conversations, and a firm commitment to impact-driven leadership.​Among all the milestones, my proudest moment was helping to shape the next generation of board leadership. Developing strong governance practices and selecting my successor as Board Chair gave me confidence that the organization’s future was in capable hands. That continuity is the real measure of leadership — not just what you build, but what you leave behind.​Personally, this journey deepened my appreciation for the thoughtful, often unseen strategy required to keep a nonprofit resilient and mission-aligned. Professionally, it taught me how to fully embrace the responsibility of board leadership — not as a title, but as a stewardship. Serving Matrix Human Services wasn’t just board service. It was purpose in action.
Services
What I Do
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I provide comprehensive board orientation training designed to equip new nonprofit board members with the essential knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to serve effectively from day one.
Training Overview
This orientation program ensures new board members understand their roles, responsibilities, and the organization they're joining. The training covers all critical aspects of nonprofit governance and board service through an engaging, informative curriculum.
Training Components
Mission, Vision, & Values
Introducing new members to the organization's core purpose, long-term aspirations, and guiding principles that shape all decision-making and organizational activities.
Organizational Overview
Providing a comprehensive introduction to the nonprofit's history, programs, services, staff structure, and current organizational context.
Roles & Responsibilities of Board Members
Clearly defining fiduciary duties, governance responsibilities, expectations for participation, and the distinction between board and staff roles.
Governance & Legal Obligations
Educating members on their legal responsibilities, compliance requirements, conflict of interest policies, and essential governance practices.
Strategic Plan & Priorities
Reviewing current strategic direction, organizational goals, key initiatives, and how board decisions support mission achievement.
Financial Overview
Building understanding of the organization's financial position, budget processes, financial statements, and the board's role in financial oversight.
Fundraising & Advocacy
Explaining board members' roles in resource development, donor stewardship, and advocacy efforts that support organizational sustainability.
Board Operations
Orienting new members to meeting procedures, committee structure, communication protocols, and practical aspects of board service.