Christine Martin Featured on “Getting the Deal Done” Podcast

Our very own Christine Martin was recently featured on John Martinka’s (Martinka Consulting) podcast series, “Getting the Deal Done.” Listen to her explain why and how Valtas Group was founded,  market conditions for non-profits, mistakes that non-profits may be making, and how business people can add value to a non-profit organization.  You can listen to […]

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Seattle International Foundation Names Adriana Beltrán as Executive Director

Seattle International Foundation (SIF) is thrilled to announce that Adriana Beltrán will become their new Executive Director on September 16, 2021. Following an extensive international search, Adriana was selected to guide the organization through our next phase of impact and growth, and will become the third Executive Director in the organization’s history. In Adriana, SIF has […]

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Nonprofit Boards Are Guardians of Precious Community Assets

As told by a nonprofit CEO somewhere in the US I had a great conversation with the CEO of a nonprofit about managing through crises – as we all have been doing this past year. He talked about trust and honest communication. He listens to his board and communicates frequently and openly. He understands that […]

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Economic Opportunity Institute Names Summer Stinson as Executive Director

The Board of EOI has selected Summer Stinson as the Executive Director. She has the right vision and experience to lead their organization into the future.  Summer was the Board Secretary, a progressive advocate, and long-time friend of EOI. ​ Bringing over twenty-five years of leadership experience in law and public advocacy, across public and private sectors, Summer possesses the skills, background, and energy to […]

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Remember, Employers Hire Humans -Not Walking, Talking Resumes!

“Editor’s note: Our community includes many exceptional leaders. From time to time, Valtas gives voice to them by including their commentary in our blog. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!” No question about it, interviewing and hiring somebody is a pretty big deal. If you’re a manager tasked with bringing a new employee […]

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Puget Soundkeeper Alliance Selects Sean Dixon as Executive Director

We are pleased to announce Puget Soundkeeper Alliance’s new executive director, Sean Dixon. Sean is a former Senior Attorney at Hudson Riverkeeper and most recently worked as Chief of Staff for the Region 1 (New England) office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Sean connects to people with empathy and energy,” said Patricia Baird, Soundkeeper’s newly elected Board President and chair […]

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Pike Market Child Care and Preschool Selects Kelly Davidson as Executive Director

We are thrilled and excited to introduce you to PMCCP’s new Executive Director, Kelly Davidson! After an extensive search, Pike Market Child Care and Preschool is delighted to introduce Kelly Davidson as its new executive director. “Kelly brings years of experience and commitment to early childhood education and has an inclusive viewpoint that aligns with the values […]

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The real reasons many organizations are still unable to diversify their board, staff, fundraising committees, etc.

“Editor’s note: Our community includes many exceptional leaders. From time to time, Valtas gives voice to them by including their commentary in our blog. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!” ​​​ Hi everyone, sorry this post is a day late (my laptop updated at the most inconvenient time last night and took […]

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Valtas Group Expands Consulting Team: Karen Pfeiffer Bush

Valtas Group is pleased to announce that Karen Pfeiffer Bush has joined our consulting team.  Karen has 30 years of experience in for profit and non-profit business development and management across a wide range of industries including publishing and commercial printing to real estate and housing development. She is the founder and CEO of S365 […]

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Stephen Tan of Valtas Group to Present at the Washington State Nonprofit Conference

The pandemic has challenged the dominant ways of thinking about place, space, and time in our personal and professional spheres as well as across the communities nonprofits serve.At the 2021 Washington State Nonprofit Conference we are excited to explore concepts of place, space, and time – inviting in different perspectives, uplifting innovative and adaptive stories from the […]

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