Policy Analysis
* Legislative and regulatory issues are analyzed for their impact on the organization and the population served.
* Advocacy strategies are proposed. With this knowledge, agencies are better equipped to respond effectively and
appropriately by contacting legislators, preparing clients, retargeting resources and adjusting services.
Board Development
* Governing boards are provided guidance regarding their role and legal duties.
* Reviews and recommendations are made on board composition, recruitment practices, committee structure and
self-assessment techniques.Board development is key to an agency's future success.
Strategic Planning
* Governing boards and management are guided through a strategic planning process that solidifies the
organization's mission and vision for the future and produces realistic work plans for achieving long-term goals.
* Results include a renewed spirit and sense of purpose and direction, a shared understanding about priorities,
and a plan for the future.
Organizational Reviews
* Organizational reviews are conducted to give management the insight and information needed to better allocate
fiscal and staff resources and to improve administrative practices and systems.
* Results include improved communications and team-building, increased staff morale, and greater ability
to meet organizational objectives.
Market Development
* Various methods are used to identify areas of need, establish collaborative partnerships and build support
for new ventures,including focus group facilitation, one-on-one interviews and written surveys.
* Market development helps new organizations get started and established organizations expand and
extend their reach.
Program Design
* New program ideas are developed, analyzed for feasibility and "packaged" for fundability.
* Program packages contain a "making the case" narrative; detailed staff, budget and space requirements;
and an implementation plan with target dates and outcome measures.
* Results include agency growth, better and more services to clients and communities, and increased opportunities
for new revenues and donor support.
Implementation
* Management is assisted in implementing organizational changes, including on-the-job staff training,
relocation assistance, project management, and on-site mentoring.
* Products may include written policy and procedure manuals, training materials, space plans and business plans.
* Results include improved organizational functioning and better-trained staff. Special projects are completed
in a timely fashion with minimal disruption to ongoing activities and services.
