Wishing your organization could grow and be more impactful? I did too!
My path to starting a nonprofit began when I needed books for my classroom. Books are expensive and teachers aren’t known for having tons of extra cash sitting around.
From that idea, I started a tiny nonprofit to help teachers fund their classroom libraries. From there, it all took off…
but very, very slowly!
I went from having boxes of books in my basement to having
a custom built book bikemobile made just for us!
having our own community book source space for community members
10 community bookshelves in local businesses and organizations
tons more fun!
If only I would have known how to create the necessary foundational pieces and systems, that I now know how to create
to bring in more funding
retain staff and volunteers
have more fun!
After 18 years of teaching I transitioned into doing program development, training and nonprofit consulting.
It’s been a crazy and fun ride!
I use what I learned through this crazy ride to
support nonprofits, like yours, in having a bigger impact
And continue to support kids, teachers, and my community through my nonprofit
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I created a step by step approach to align all aspects of my organization helping us to reach our potential. I can walk you through what I did and how I have helped other orgs to grow, save time and resources and increase their impact.
Approachable Framework
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Comprehensive
Logic Model
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Full transformation of your org to meet its fullest potential.
Save time and resources
Have useful data
Sustained funding
Increase trust with staff, volunteers and stakeholders
Be prepared for any grant opportunity
Our Approachable Framework for Ultimate Potential
Step 1: Logic Model
At its core, a logic model is a concise summary of a program's purpose, actions, and goals on a single page.
It helps connect the resources used, the activities and results, the people involved, and the desired achievements or changes you hope to see creating a clear picture of what you do which engages all stakeholders.
Activities
Effectively illustrate the precise activities and functions of your organization
Foster trust among donors and funders by providing transparent clarity on the initiatives they are supporting
Incorporate language from your activity descriptions to ensure alignment with a grant application
Inputs
Demonstrate to supporters and funders a comprehensive overview of all resources needed
Establish a network of support with stakeholders aligned to your resource needs
Illustrate a coherent progression of resources across action areas
Outputs
Gather pertinent impact data
Develop a comprehensive evaluation system
Highlight your organization through data-driven insights.
Ensure the collection of precise data
Outcomes
Effectively demonstrate the outcomes achieved by your organization's efforts.
Clearly illustrate the progression of impact, spanning from short-term to long-term outcomes.
Amplify impact by creating and maintaining a sustainable, well run organization
Let’s build your
foundational pieces together!
