BoardSource
Frank Abdale is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Abdale Consulting, LLC, established in October 2008, where the focus is on assisting dynamic leaders in strategic and succession planning, as well as board development, particularly in response to COVID-19. Frank has extensive experience as a facilitator and trainer, providing services for various nonprofit organizations and conducting workshops for The Support Center and Foundation Center. In addition to consulting, Frank serves as a Senior Associate Consultant at the Support Center for Nonprofit Management and is a Certified Governance Trainer with BoardSource. Frank has held leadership roles, including Chair at the Association of Nonprofit Specialists, where strategic reinvention was achieved. As Executive Director of the Association of Nutrition Services Agencies, Frank significantly expanded the organization’s influence and funding while initiating key advocacy efforts and international programs. Frank’s earlier experience includes serving as a Partner at Mitchell/Abdale Associates and Deputy Director for Program at God's Love We Deliver. Frank's educational background includes studies at Queens College from 1969 to 1971.
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BoardSource
BoardSource envisions a world where every social sector organization has the leadership it needs to fulfill its mission and advance the public good. Our mission is to inspire and support excellence in nonprofit governance and board and staff leadership. Established in 1988, BoardSource’s work is grounded in the fundamental belief that boards are critical to organizational success. With decades of hands-on experience working with and supporting nonprofit boards, BoardSource is the recognized leader in nonprofit governance and leadership, and a go-to resource for nonprofit board and executive leaders. BoardSource supports a broad and diverse cross-section of social sector organizations with • leadership initiatives addressing key opportunities and issues within the nonprofit sector • research and benchmarking of board composition, practices, and performance • membership and board support programs • customized diagnostics and performance assessment tools • a comprehensive library of topic papers, publications, and downloadable infographics, tools, templates and more • live and virtual education and training • governance consultants who work directly with nonprofit leaders to design specialized solutions to meet an organization’s needs • a biennial conference that brings together approximately 800 board leaders for two days of learning and sharing