Dan McCormick
CEO and Founder

Dan McCormick is the founder and CEO of McCormick Group.  A consulting company specializing in services to nonprofit organizations nationwide. McCormick Group lists among its more than 500 clients Boys & Girls Clubs of America, United Way Worldwide, Girl Scouts of the USA, The Arthritis Foundation, The National Hemophilia Foundation, The Humanitarian Aid Foundation, The National School Board Association, National Education Association, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Ford Motor Company, state governmental agencies, hospitals, civic clubs, associations, colleges, corporations, individuals and numerous public and private schools.
 
Mr. McCormick is the author of “Creating Foundations in American Schools” and “Non-Profit Mergers; the Power of Partnership”. He has many published articles concerning creating new foundations, school foundations, collaboration, nonprofit organizational structure, consolidation, merger and foundation development. These articles have appeared in the New York Times, Chicago Sun Times, USA Today, Chronicle of Philanthropy, Association Trends, numerous magazines, and countless local and regional newspapers.
 
He is a frequent presenter at various conferences and seminars in the philanthropic and the nonprofit organization field. McCormick also presented a series of lectures on developing a philanthropic sector at the request of the Ministry of Education and Health in Moscow, Russia in 1996. Recent major speeches include: The General Assembly of the Jewish Federation of North America, speeches in Washington DC, for the Non-Profit Roundtable, Microsoft Corporation seminars in Washington DC, and New York City, recent webinars and others.
                       
Mr. McCormick has been involved in major structural reorganization work with many nonprofit corporations including experience in negotiating joint operating agreements, strategic alliances and full inter and intra organizational mergers. His work focus includes organizational governance, NPO leadership, change management and the integration of NPO structures and systems. He has conducted complex best practice model engagements designed to ensure NPOs are functioning at their most efficient and mission effective level.
 
As part of the McCormick Group contract services, Dan has served as the executive director and or president for many nonprofit organizations. These positions include: The Michigan Foundation for Educational Leadership, The Great Lakes Center for Educational Research and Practice, the National Humanitarian Foundation and The Nicholas Sparks Foundation.
 
As part of his interest in community service Mr. McCormick participates on many local, regional and national boards including: Past Chairman of the Board of John Denver’s Windstar Foundation, the Michigan Liquid Asset Fund, The South Florida Golf Foundation at Doral and past president of the Board Of Education in Williamston, Michigan.  He served on the board of the Fripp Island Community Center, Fripp Island Long Range Planning Committee and is an elected commissioner of the Fripp Island Public Service District.
 
Mr. McCormick is an accomplished musician, avid golfer, sailor and glider pilot.  He enjoys traveling and spending time with his two successful daughters, son-in-law and two grandsons. Dan lives on Fripp Island, SC with his wife, Micki, and the family dogs.

Kim McCormick
President

Kim McCormick is the President of McCormick Group, a firm founded by her father nearly 50 years ago. McCormick Group is renowned for guiding nonprofit executives and boards in navigating strategic and structural decisions to advance their missions effectively. With a distinguished track record, McCormick Group has significantly impacted numerous nonprofit organizations and foundations, shaping their foundational structures and strategic frameworks.

Kim McCormick specializes in working with both large-scale and mid-small sized nonprofits, facilitating discussions on structural options, formal partnerships, and mergers. Her expertise extends to guiding volunteer teams through governance transformations with a focus on inclusivity and strategic timing. Kim's approach is characterized by a welcoming demeanor that ensures all perspectives are heard, prioritizing the organization's long-term sustainability and success.

Outside of her professional career, Kim is a member of The Boston Club, and has led and served on several nonprofit boards including the Lexington Education Foundation, 87North Action Foundation, and the Carnegie Mellon University Alumni Association Board. She enjoys sailing, playing pickleball, hiking, biking and spending time with family and friends.