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Field Consultation Program (FCP)

This program offers consultative services in the areas of governance, management and operations.

The United Methodist Association’s Field Consultation Program (FCP) provides an opportunity for health and human service organizations to secure the services of knowledgeable, qualified and experienced professionals. These professionals can provide focused assistance in the areas of governance, management and operations.

FCP offers this assistance through three different options:

Individualized Peer Consultation
The Vocation of the Trustee Governance Workshops
Executive Search Partnerships
UMA University

Individualized Peer Consultation

The Field Consultation Program's Individualized Peer Consultation provides short-term and issue-related consultations.

Site visits, written reports and telephone communications are utilized by a select group of consultants to assist organizations in evaluating internal and external situations, identifying a plan of action and assessing the organization’s basic direction.

Several highly respected faith-based professionals are retained by the Association to provide individualized peer consultation. These select professionals are experienced in specific management and service related issues.

Example: An organization experiencing occupancy difficulties could be provided a consultant with marketing expertise to assist in devising a strategy to increase applications. Another organization might request a consultant with expertise in development and fundraising.

Be it community relations, volunteer utilization, fundraising or governance board communication and leadership, individualized peer consultation can help.

Vocation of the Trustee Program

FCP now offers The Vocation of the Trustee Program (VOT). This program is available to all governing boards of faith-based, not-for-profit organizations.

The following 3-4 hour interactive workshops are focused on developing effective faith-based governance boards.

Called to God’s Work

Develop an understanding of the centrality of faith, mission statements and vision in the governance of faith-based organizations. A foundation piece for the unique realities of faith-based governance.

The Basics

Develop a good understanding of effective faith based governance, including the duties and responsibilities of the board.

Developing an Effective Board

Discover the steps to continually improve upon board performance.

Creating Effective Meetings

Learn nine techniques and tools to maximize your board’s talents and time.

Thinking, Planning and Acting Strategically

Gain proficiency in the role of strategic planning.

Selecting and Appointing the Chief Executive

Learn the appropriate steps to take, and the pitfalls to avoid when selecting and appointing a new chief executive officer.

Partnering with Your Chief Executive

Learn strategies for developing a good working relationship between the board members and the chief executive.

Executive Search Partnerships

UMA and its Field Consultation Program have partnered with several executive search firms who are experienced in providing executive
searches for faith-based organizations.

For more information about these executive search firms and discounted rates for UMA members, contact the UMA office at 937-415-3624 or FCP@UMAssociation.org.

Interested in learning more about FCP:

Click here to download a copy of the Field Consultation Program Brochure or contact the UMA office.

Do you want to offer your services to UMA through the FCP program? Click here to download a Talent Bank Reference Form