Susan Howlett Facilitation

"Who would have thought we could get so much work done in one day!? And everyone's still upbeat and ready for action! "

— evaluation from
board retreat

"I don't particularly favor retreats conducted by facilitators. Despite my initial lack of enthusiasm, I was transformed into a happy, attentive and interested participant because of Susan's knowledge and skill."

— Charles Z. Smith,
former Supreme Court Justice Trustee, NW Kidney Centers Foundation

We've all sat through tedious retreats where people
left frustrated, overwhelmed or just tired.
That doesn't happen when Susan leads them!

Susan designs dozens of board or staff retreats each year where people get really engaged in the process and end up with clear, energizing results that last.

Common Topics

creating strategic plans that stay alive all year long;
getting people joyfully involved in fundraising;
clarifying mission, vision, values and goals;
getting board members more engaged in governance and fundraising;
shifting the culture of the organization to adapt to a changing landscape.

Typical Clients

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra
Lincoln (OR) Hospital Foundation
Greater Everett Community Foundation
Bainbridge Performing Arts
Okanogan County Community Action
NW Immigrant Rights Project

We've all sat through tedious retreats where people left frustrated, overwhelmed or just tired. That doesn't happen when Susan leads them!

Common Topics

Typical Clients

We've all sat through tedious retreats where people
left frustrated, overwhelmed or just tired.
That doesn't happen when Susan leads them!