Nonprofit Projects:

-- Planning & Development – The creation and implementation of a multi-source fund development plan eliminated an operational deficit of over $60,000 and stabilized the client’s financial condition within six months.

-- Board Training – A facilitated annual board retreat provided training on governance and strategic planning. The new board initiated a major program to achieve key goals within 2 months of the retreat.

-- Organizational Analysis – In depth financial and program analysis resulted in improvements in cash flow, information technology systems and program outcomes. Improved revenue generation enabled elimination of substantial debt.

-- Facilitation – A facilitated review of federal and state grant criteria improved interagency cooperation. As a result the umbrella agency substantially improved its ability to successfully compete in state and federal grant competitions.

-- Corporate Partnerships – Development of a national corporate sponsorship program generated over $200,000 within six months of implementation.

-- Event Management - Marketing and management of a community wide fund raising event produced $45,000 in net income in the first year.

-- Community Outreach – Facilitated meetings between parents, community members, school staff and school board members resulted in inclusion of school-based anti-violence training into the local school system.

-- Grant Writing – Grant proposals have resulted in federal, state and foundation funding awards ranging from $3000 to $300,000. Successful proposals have addressed a full range of funding needs including: capacity building, program development, technical assistance, disaster response, education and community outreach and training and development.


Small Business Projects:

-- Specialty Retail – Restructured retail operations achieved profitability during year one with a sales volume increase of more than 960% over five years.

-- Newspaper Publishing - Cost/benefit analysis and restructuring of operations enabled a reduction of 50% in production costs while maintaining demographic appeal and brand image. Competitive analysis identified an opportunity to increase ad revenues by an average of 20%.

-- Magazine Publishing – Market and competitive rate analyses successfully prepared this publication for a major shift in editorial focus, formatting and distribution. Ad revenues increased exponentially.

-- Lifestyle Services– Business plan analysis and revision helped this company tighten their focus. Participation in lifestyle education events increased exponentially within the first year.

-- Tourism Development – Contracted management of a citywide festival included all marketing, event planning and production for over twenty events. Revenue streams included event ticketing, product sales, corporate sponsorships and booking fees. Festival achieved profitability for first time in its history.