A Client's Perspective

“I am compelled to write this short note as a token of my appreciation for Mary’s collaborative work with those of us with the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, the Balboa Park museums and the Southeastern San Diego community.  Mary Virtue’s professionalism and open and easy approach were welcomed, especially by lay people new to these kinds of processes. Working with Sylvia M’Lafi Thompson, Mary was able to truly educate and move the cultures to another level of participation towards building the Center.  It was truly a broadening experience and I know that we of the Guide Team made the right choice in bringing her to us.”

Jihmye Collins, San Diego artist and member of the Center for Community and Cultural Arts Learning Partnership and Guide Team

Offering expertise in strategic planning, organization development, evaluation and project management to help nonprofit and philanthropic organizations grow, perform, succeed.

Since 1992, our national and international experience has given us a chance to work with creative nonprofits, foundations and academic institutions in the United States, Russia, Central Asia, South Caucasus, Africa, India, Vietnam and China. Cornerstone Consultants combine knowledge about innovative strategies with skills in bringing practical solutions to organizations of all sizes.

As consultants, we step into the flow of an organization’s life and offer our skills and insights from our knowledge and experience. We listen to what is needed and work with stakeholders to design a project that reflects the needs, culture, and values of your organization.

My work has taken me to many different parts of the world and everywhere I travel I see talented artisans. They are inspired by their culture and available local raw materials to create beautiful products. Their challenge is to reach a wider market.

So we at Cornerstone Consultants have teamed up with our dear friend and colleague, Eileen Buckwalter, to gather collections for gifts. We hope you will follow our link (www.artisansacrosstheglobe.blogspot.com) to learn more about the artisans and purchase products from Artisans Across the Globe.