Who We Serve

Whether it’s

aligning resources in higher education,

equipping volunteers in fraternal organizations,

strengthening fundraising in nonprofits,

or adapting governance and strategy in associations,

our belief remains the same:

when leaders thrive, people flourish.

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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

  • Aligning boards, presidents, and campus leadership around shared mission and foresight-driven strategy. We ensure resource alignment so budgets, staffing, and systems back up the plan.

  • Supporting presidents, deans, and rising leaders through coaching and mentoring that builds capacity, confidence, and resilience. We also focus on engagement + enablement across leadership teams to foster collaboration.

  • Designing governance retreats, cabinet sessions, and cross-campus conversations that strengthen trust, build consensus, and create forward momentum.

  • Guiding succession planning and leadership searches, cultural transformation, and organizational reviews that prepare institutions to adapt with confidence.

“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

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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

  • Building mission-driven plans that link national councils and local chapters. We focus on governance clarity, foresight, and resource alignment so the entire organization can move together.

  • Equipping professional staff, volunteers, and alumni leaders with the skills and confidence to engage members and enable long-term success.

  • Leading board and council retreats that connect values with practical strategy, and creating spaces where difficult governance conversations can be handled with care

  • Providing external reviews of structure and culture, modernizing governance frameworks, and supporting guided searches during executive transitions.

“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

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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

  • Turning vision into action by aligning mission, measurable outcomes, and resource allocation. Plans often include integrated fundraising strategies to ensure sustainability.

  • Coaching executive directors and senior staff in fundraising leadership, engagement, and enablement. Building resilience so leaders can thrive even in resource-constrained environments.

  • Bringing boards and staff together for collaborative retreats that clarify priorities, strengthen governance, and energize commitment to mission.

  • Delivering external reviews that highlight opportunities, guiding succession planning, and supporting change management that helps organizations adapt without losing momentum.

“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

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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

  • Developing foresight-driven roadmaps that unify boards, staff, and members. We emphasize governance clarityand resource alignment to ensure plans are actionable.

  • Supporting executives and volunteer leaders in balancing member diversity, engagement, and enablement. Coaching helps leaders handle complexity with confidence.

  • Designing board retreats and governance workshops that strengthen trust, foster engagement, and give boards the tools they need to lead effectively.

  • Conducting external reviews to assess governance and relevance, guiding leadership succession and search processes, and helping associations adapt culture and structure to member expectations.

“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