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Counsel for the moments that matter most

Volta Park Group is a Washington, D.C.–based consultancy advising nonprofit, educational, civic and corporate leaders.

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The firm


Volta Park Group advises nonprofit, educational, civic and corporate leaders at the moments that matter most: a leadership transition, a new strategic direction, a campaign to build lasting support.

Founder Courtney Chapin brings the experience of an executive and the perspective of a trustee. She served as Chief of Staff of the National Endowment for the Humanities and grew The Better Angels Society into one of the country’s premier history-focused nonprofits.

She helps boards and leaders answer the hard questions: how to govern well, whom to partner with, and how to align philanthropy with mission. Our work is practical, discreet and built to last.

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Our practice

Four areas of work that reinforce one another

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Strategy

Clear direction for multi-year plans and for the high-stakes moments of transition: a new executive, a new administration, a new chapter.

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Partnerships

The right partners, and relationships built to last, across federal agencies, cultural institutions, public media, schools and corporations.

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Governance

Boards and executives working as true partners, with counsel from someone who has sat on both sides of the table.

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Philanthropy

Lasting support built on relationships, not transactions, for organizations raising funds and for donors who want to give with purpose.

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Experience with

  • The National Endowment for the Humanities
  • The Better Angels Society
  • The Library of Congress
  • PBS
  • National History Day
  • Historic Deerfield
  • Island Health Care

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Every engagement is led personally by Courtney Chapin

Whether you are charting a new direction, navigating a transition or building support for your mission, we would welcome the chance to talk. Every inquiry receives a personal reply.

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