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

  • 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

  • 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 lead confidently, engage stakeholders, and build thriving student communities. Whether supporting a new director, restructuring 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

    • Facilitation for student affairs and FSL leadership teams

    • Staff and role review for evolving student needs

    • Stakeholder navigation and alumni relations coaching

  • 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

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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

  • 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

  • In fraternal organizations, leadership culture directly impacts the student and alumni experience. We support boards, executives, 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

    • Transition support for inter/national officers and executives

    • Leadership development for boards, volunteers, and advisors

    • Staff team collaboration and alignment facilitation

    • Organizational restructuring and role clarity

  • 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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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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

  • 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

  • Associations depend on leaders who can inspire volunteers, engage staff, and deliver member value. We support executives and boards with coaching, transition services, and team facilitation that strengthen alignment and performance. Our work helps association leaders lead change with confidence and create a culture that sustains growth and relevance.

    Services include:

    • Executive coaching for association executives and directors

    • Transition and onboarding support for new CEOs and staff

    • Volunteer leader and board chair coaching

    • Staff collaboration and performance facilitation

    • Organizational structure and role alignment for AMC or internal staff

  • 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