Who We Serve
Whether it’s
aligning resources in higher education,
equipping volunteers in fraternal organizations,
strengthening fundraising in nonprofits,
adapting governance and strategy in associations,
or strengthening people and teams in private companies,
our belief remains the same:
when leaders thrive, people flourish.
Higher Education
Partnering with senior student affairs leaders to position fraternity and sorority life for success.
We work with vice presidents, deans, and campus leaders to align fraternity and sorority communities with institutional priorities, strengthen staff and structures, and engage alumni and parents as partners. Our support helps campuses navigate leadership transitions, foster student belonging, and build lasting trust with stakeholders.
How we help higher education leaders:
Strategic frameworks for FSL communities
Staff and organizational reviews and realignment
Executive transition support and director coaching
Parent and alumni engagement strategies
Campaign and annual fund readiness
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A strong fraternity and sorority community should advance the broader goals of student success, belonging, and institutional reputation. We partner with vice presidents, deans, and senior student affairs leaders to bring clarity to complex FSL challenges through organizational reviews, staffing alignment, and facilitated strategy development. The result is a framework that not only supports students but also strengthens trust with campus stakeholders and alumni.
Services include:
Strategic framework development for fraternity/sorority life
Organizational and staffing reviews with recommendations
Governance and advisory board structure consultation
Guided and managed search for FSL staff leadership
Transition support and coaching for new campus directors
Stakeholder and alumni relations strategy
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On a college campus, leadership transitions, staffing realignment, and fraternity/sorority dynamics require thoughtful, steady guidance. We partner with vice presidents, deans, and directors to help them develop leaders, strengthen teams, engage stakeholders, and build thriving student communities. Whether supporting a new director, developing a team, or facilitating alignment between staff and alumni, we help leaders bring clarity to complexity.
Services include:
Transition support and onboarding for FSL directors and staff
Executive coaching for VPSAs, deans, and senior staff
Leadership and team development for student affairs and FSL teams
Staff and role review for evolving student needs
Search support and stakeholder navigation for key leadership roles
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For campuses, thriving fraternity and sorority communities depend on engaged alumni, effective parent and donor strategies, and alignment with institutional priorities. We partner with student affairs leaders to design giving programs, campaigns, and engagement systems that cultivate resources while strengthening trust with alumni and stakeholders.
Services include:
Parent and alumni campaign design and counsel
Day-of-giving and annual fund strategy for FSL programs
Donor engagement and fundraising coaching for staff
Alumni board and stakeholder engagement frameworks
Campaign readiness and feasibility assessments
“Lumen Leadership Strategies surpassed my expectations as a search firm… The quality of candidates was both exceptional and diverse, helping us to land an experienced fraternity and sorority professional who is eager and prepared to move our community forward.”
— Lauren Moran, Associate Dean, Carnegie Mellon University
Fraternal Organizations
Supporting fraternities, sororities, and foundations in advancing their missions across generations.
We help inter/national boards, executives, volunteers, and alumni leaders align around strategy, strengthen governance, and sustain culture. From campaign counsel to leadership coaching, we provide tools and facilitation that help fraternal organizations honor their traditions while preparing for the future.
How we help fraternal leaders:
Strategic planning and governance reviews
Alumni board and housing corporation alignment
Campaign and leadership giving counsel
Executive coaching and leadership transition support
Staff collaboration and restructuring
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Fraternal organizations thrive when their boards, volunteers, and staff are aligned around a shared vision for member development and organizational sustainability. We partner with fraternities, sororities, and their foundations to evaluate governance practices, clarify priorities, and build structures that support students and alumni alike. Our work balances tradition with innovation so that your mission continues to inspire future generations.
Services include:
Strategic planning facilitation for inter/national boards and foundations
Governance process and board structure review
Alumni board and housing corporation alignment
Staff and volunteer role clarity
Succession and executive search support
Stakeholder and partner engagement strategy
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In fraternal organizations, leadership culture directly impacts the student and alumni experience. We support boards, executives, staff and volunteers in strengthening their leadership approach, clarifying roles, and creating alignment that allows the mission to flourish. Our work ensures leaders at every level—from headquarters staff to chapter advisors—are equipped to guide organizations with confidence and care.
Services include:
Executive coaching for boards, CEOs, and senior staff
Executive search, transition, and onboarding support
Leadership and talent development for staff and boards
Team effectiveness, collaboration, and alignment
Organizational structure, role, and process realignment
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Fraternal organizations rely on the generosity of alumni and the engagement of members to deliver on their promise. We help fraternities, sororities, and foundations prepare for campaigns, design giving societies, and strengthen fundraising systems that connect alumni loyalty with organizational sustainability. Our strategies foster both immediate support and long-term commitment.
Services include:
Campaign readiness and capital campaign counsel
Leadership giving and major donor engagement strategies
Giving society and recognition program development
Day-of-giving planning and annual fund growth
Alumni, parent, and volunteer engagement systems
“Christian was an outstanding pick to lead our search. His creativity and strategic approach brought us top candidates from across the country, and his dependability made him a true partner in our success.”
— Jenny Loeffelman, Assistant VP for Student and Campus Life, Cornell University
Nonprofits & Foundations
Aligning vision, governance, and fundraising to deliver impact.
We partner with nonprofit and foundation leaders to create strategies that connect mission to resources. Through board development, campaign readiness, executive coaching, and organizational reviews, we equip leaders with the clarity and structure to maximize impact and inspire donor trust.
How we help nonprofits and foundations:
Mission, vision, and values alignment
Board governance and committee structure review
Campaign and fundraising strategy
Executive coaching and transition support
Staff role and performance realignment
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For nonprofits and foundations, governance and strategy must balance bold vision with practical stewardship. We help organizations clarify mission, strengthen board performance, and ensure that strategy drives both resource development and impact. Through planning and facilitation, we create alignment that empowers staff and volunteer leaders to deliver on today’s goals while preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Services include:
Mission, vision, and values alignment
Strategic planning facilitation
Board governance and committee structure review
Succession and executive leadership search
Organizational assessments and independent reviews
Stakeholder engagement and resource alignment strategy
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Nonprofit and foundation leaders face the dual challenge of stewarding resources and inspiring people. We provide coaching, facilitation, and transition support that help executives and boards navigate leadership change, strengthen staff alignment, and build cultures of accountability and trust. By equipping leaders to lead well, we ensure organizations can pursue bold missions with confidence.
Services include:
Executive coaching for CEOs and development staff
Transition and onboarding support for new leaders
Board and staff collaboration workshops
Organizational role and process realignment
Staff team performance and restructure strategy
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Nonprofits and foundations succeed when fundraising strategy and stakeholder engagement reinforce one another. We work with staff and boards to strengthen annual giving, prepare for campaigns, and design systems that cultivate lasting donor commitment. By aligning mission with fundraising and engagement, we help leaders secure resources that advance impact.
Services include:
Campaign readiness assessments and feasibility studies
Fundraising coaching for executive and development staff
Annual fund and recurring giving program design
Leadership donor cultivation and stewardship strategies
Donor, board, and stakeholder engagement frameworks
“Christian’s calm, clear approach and understanding of fraternal dynamics, our membership, and fundraising best practices make him an exceptional resource. I’m grateful for his partnership, friendship, and deep care… I am proud to recommend him to organizations considering him as a strategic partner.”
— Allison Rickels, CEO & Executive Director, FarmHouse Foundation
Privately Held Companies
Helping business owners and leadership teams align strategy, people, and performance.
We partner with privately held companies to clarify priorities, strengthen leadership, and prepare for what comes next. Through strategic planning, executive coaching, and organizational reviews, we help owners and executives align their teams and resources to support growth, navigate transitions, and build lasting business success.
How we help privately held companies:
Strategic planning and leadership team facilitation
Executive coaching and leadership development
Organizational structure and role alignment
Succession planning and executive search
Governance and decision-making structure review
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For privately held companies, strategy must connect long-term ambition with the practical demands of running a business. We help owners and leadership teams clarify direction, strengthen decision-making, and align people, structure, and resources with business priorities. Through planning and facilitation, we build shared ownership of a clear path forward, supporting today’s performance while preparing for growth, leadership transitions, and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Services include:
Mission, vision, and values alignment
Strategic planning and leadership team facilitation
Governance, advisory board, and decision-making structure review
Succession planning and executive leadership search
Organizational assessments and independent reviews
Stakeholder engagement and alignment of people, resources, and priorities
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Privately held companies depend on strong leaders and teams to turn business priorities into results. We partner with owners, executives, and leaders to strengthen leadership capability, build effective teams, and create greater clarity around how people work together. Whether developing leaders, navigating change, or preparing the organization for what’s ahead, we help build the people and culture needed to support long-term success.
Services include:
Executive and leadership coaching
Leadership and manager development
Team effectiveness and alignment
Organizational structure, role, and process alignment
Leadership and talent strategy
“Christian’s calm, clear approach and understanding of fraternal dynamics, our membership, and fundraising best practices make him an exceptional resource. I’m grateful for his partnership, friendship, and deep care… I am proud to recommend him to organizations considering him as a strategic partner.”
— Allison Rickels, CEO & Executive Director, FarmHouse Foundation
Associations
Helping associations strengthen leadership, member value, and financial sustainability.
We work with association boards and executives to design governance models, facilitate strategic planning, and build engagement systems that deliver value to members. From board alignment to sponsorship strategies, we help associations lead their industries with vision and structure.
How we help associations:
Strategic planning and facilitation
Governance and bylaws model review
Sponsorship, exhibitor, and vendor engagement strategy
Executive coaching and staff team performance
Independent organizational assessments
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Associations succeed when their governance structures empower leaders to act strategically on behalf of members and stakeholders. We work with boards, executive teams, and volunteer leaders to design governance models that clarify roles, strengthen decision-making, and position associations for long-term success. Whether navigating an AMC transition, trade show vendor relations, or strategic planning, we help associations align mission with member value.
Services include:
Strategic planning and facilitation for boards and committees
Governance model and bylaws review
Board performance and leadership development
Vendor, exhibitor, and sponsorship engagement strategy
Succession planning and executive search support
Independent organizational and member value assessments
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Associations depend on leaders who can inspire volunteers, engage staff, and deliver member value. We support executives and boards in developing leaders, strengthening teams, and navigating organizational change. Our work helps association leaders create alignment, strengthen performance, and build a culture that sustains growth and relevance.
Services include:
Executive coaching for association executives and directors
Executive search, transition, and onboarding support
Leadership development for staff and volunteer leaders
Team effectiveness, collaboration, and performance
Organizational structure and role alignment for AMC or internal staff
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Associations depend on both strong relationships and reliable revenue streams. We support associations in building sponsorship and exhibitor models, designing member engagement systems, and preparing for campaigns that strengthen their financial foundation. Our work ensures engagement strategies create value for members while sustaining the mission for years to come.
Services include:
Sponsorship, exhibitor, and vendor engagement strategies
Campaign and capital initiative readiness counsel
Member and stakeholder engagement system design
Annual giving and day-of-giving program support
Leadership donor and partner cultivation coaching
“Lumen was a great choice to bring in to consult on our governance/board nomination process. Christian and Gabriel were attentive to the sensitivities and politics… Their recommendations for change were well substantiated and have already led to great changes to our system.”
— Chad Rummel, Executive Director, Council for Exceptional Children