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Driven by a vision to transform health innovation across the Carolinas, CaroNova partnered with Armstrong McGuire to build the operational foundation and governance structure needed to thrive as an independent nonprofit.
CaroNova was founded by a small group of healthcare thought leaders to transform healthcare in the Carolinas by bringing key players together in the name of creating meaningful change. Initially established as a program under an existing nonprofit organization, CaroNova requested Armstrong McGuire’s assistance as they transitioned to become an independent nonprofit.
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Armstrong McGuire worked alongside CaroNova’s leadership team and founding board to create a clear roadmap for becoming an independent nonprofit. We first identified the critical operational and governance priorities that would position the organization for success. From there, we designed an implementation plan that balanced an ambitious launch timeline with the need for thoughtful, sustainable systems. Our approach emphasized collaboration, informed decision-making, and sequencing tasks so the new organization could move from concept to fully functioning entity with confidence.
Within a tight four-month window, Senior Advisors Staci Barfield and Samantha Wright translated the plan into action—vetting and securing service providers for finance, HR, technology, legal, and insurance; establishing banking and accounting systems; and ensuring all operational supports were in place for a January 1 launch. Once CaroNova was operational, our focus shifted to governance—facilitating engaging discussions with board members to define roles, responsibilities, and structure, and creating a growth strategy that would sustain the organization’s mission and momentum.
"Our board decided to launch CaroNova as an independent organization, andsix months later, we began operations. Sam and Staci not only guided us throughthe process in record time, they ensured all decisions - from selectedcontracted vendors to office space - aligned with the organization’s mission.We are grateful for their partnership and already look forward to the nextchance to work with the Armstrong McGuire team"
Is your organization ready to take the next big step—whether that’s launching, restructuring, or strengthening your governance? Armstrong McGuire can help you navigate complex transitions with clarity, speed, and confidence. Let’s work together to build the operational foundation and board structure you need to thrive.
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