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EIA is a pro bono consulting firm that builds the community by strengthening other nonprofit organizations.
About Us
EIA is a Texas nonprofit corporation qualified as a 501 (c)(3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service. EIA delivers high-impact, pro bono consulting to other charitable organizations.
Executives in Action (EIA) builds community by strengthening nonprofits and supporting executives in transition.
EIA provides “service grants” to improve the productivity, efficiency, and impact of selected charitable organizations. These service grants are fulfilled by senior executive consultants who bring years of management experience to targeted projects in our partner nonprofits.
The EIA model delivers a two-fold impact for our community:
- Strengthening worthy nonprofit organization and
- Transforming the lives of highly skilled executives
Mission
Executives in Action builds community by strengthening other nonprofit organizations. To accomplish its mission, EIA engages experienced executive leaders from the business sector as probono consultants to charitable agencies that could not otherwise access such talent.
Projects
Typical projects may last from 30 to 90 days. For their service, executives may receive an honorarium for their efforts. The program is offered at no cost to our partner nonprofits.
Testimonials
Olivia, Non Profit
“We adore him!
We’re already saddened at the thought of ever losing him.
He is exactly the right person for the right project at the right time.
You have done us a GREAT favor by sending Roman our way, and we will be forever grateful.
His attention to this project is incredible.
He has tackled it as if it were his full time job. The seriousness with which he is addressing all the facets of our operation is something to behold.
I can’t begin to thank you for the opportunity of having him address our specific needs at this point in time.”
Mike, Executive
“Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful organization. It has been a true privilege, and I hope to be able to work with you in some capacity in the future.”
Gae, Non Profit
“Just wanted to drop a quick note to say – Wendy is wonderful to work with!! She and I are making great progress on the project and it’s like she can read my mind! (smile) I anticipate that we will hit all project goals and deadlines, and I couldn’t have done it without Wendy.
Again, it is wonderful to work with your clients, as they bring a level of professionalism and competency to these projects that is greatly and sincerely appreciated.
I will, of course, send a formal written review after the project ends, but I just had to let you know today.”
Jan, Non Profit
ROB is our HERO! This NEVER would have all happened without him. Anyway WE are so grateful for our partnership.
Board of Directors
EIA maintains two boards that guide its work, provide oversight of its activities, and ensure its effective use of the community’s funds. These comprise a formal Governing Board that meets on a monthly basis and a separate Advisory Board that meets [quarterly].
Governing Board
Chris Kleinert – Co-Founder, President
Ashlee Kleinert – Co-Founder
Debra Bradley – Vice President
Sean Cross – Secretary
Tripp Brower
Jorge Calderon
Michael Gorton
Jay McAuley
Dale Petroskey
John Scheef
Tim Weil
Charles Williams
Advisory Board
Rob Bertino
Renata Mutis Black
Patrick Brandt
John Grimes
Liz Healy
Donors
Annoymous
Mr. Girma Admasse
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Baxter
Mr. Rob Bertino
Mr. John Bickel
Ms. Debra Bradley
Mr. Tripp Brower
Mr. Jorge Calderon
Capital One
Capstone Partners
Mr. Jim Chambers
Mr. Jeff Chick
Mr. Todd Cole
Mr. Thomas Davies
Mr. Tyler Dawson
Mr. Richard Doyle
Mr. Keith Dunavant
Ms. Stephanie Dye
Mr. George Ellis
Mr. John Grimes
Mr. Carl Gustafson
Ms. Vanita Halliburton
Ms. Doris Jean Head
Mr. Todd Healy
Hirsch Family Foundation
Mr. Robert Holian
Mrs. Nancy Ann Hunt
Mr. Elliott Jolesch
Mr. Terry Klein
Ms. Sandra Knight
Ms. Jane Kosarek
Mr. Rick Lacher
Ms. Shireal Martin
Mr. Dennis McTighe
Ms. Anne Motsenbocker
Mr. Steve Mullen
Ms. Hilanne Myers
Mr. Mark Pape
Mr. Dale Petroskey
Ms. Grace Platon
Ms. Michelle Ryder
Mr. John Scheef
Mrs. Shannon Smock
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Sutcliffe
Mr. Tim Weil
Mr. John Whiting
Mr. Robert Wright
Mr. Michael Wyatt
Founders
Seeing opportunity where others saw only crisis, Ashlee and Chris Kleinert collaborated with the Entrepreneurs for North Texas (EFNT) and the Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM)in late 2008. After blending ideas and professional contacts, they launched EIA in January 2009 as a partnership between EFNT and CNM. Already having connections with many talented senior executives, EIA sent a single e-mail to 400 nonprofits. Over 100 organizations applied for projects within a 48-hour period, confirming the remarkable demand in the marketplace for such a program.