Publications

Life Cycle of an Organization (PDF)
A one-page graphic depicting organizational life stages, including clues to help you know when your organization is moving from one stage to another.

Nonprofit Organizational Model© (PDF article)
Published in the OD Practitioner, this journal article provides an overview, case study and tips regarding how to utilize the Nonprofit Organizational Model©, an organizational assessment and strategic planning tool designed explicitly for nonprofit organizations. 

Nonprofit Organizational Model© (PDF handout)
A one-page (double-sided) handout providing a succinct overview of the model.

People: A Pillar of Sustainability(PDF article)
An article by BRING, one of our nonprofit clients, featuring an interview with Banyan co-founder Terrill Thompson.

The Struggles, Experiences and Needs of Children in LGBTQ Families: A Focus on Schools (PDF, 2009)
Updated and unpublished version of the article below.

The Struggles, Experiences and Needs of Children in LGBTQ Families (PDF, 2007)
Published in Elsie Y. Cross and Associates™ Diversity Factor, this article shares an overview of experiences of youth growing up in LGBTQ families and includes FAQs and tips on how to be an ally.

Tips for Trans* Allies (PDF)
A resource for people who want to be great allies to trans* and nonbinary people.

An artistic photo of a large number of files.