"Three words describe Kathy's work for us: dedication, energy and excellence. The executive interviewing, analysis and writing she has completed have been exemplary. There's been everything from attention to detail to the timely delivery of finished product "

Adam Davis
Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall, Inc.

Services

Facilitation

Board and Staff Retreats / Planning Sessions / Focus Groups / Conflict Resolution

A facilitator is neutral and does not have a stake in the outcome. Skilled facilitators create a productive environment where all views can be safely expressed. We facilitate all kinds of meetings and retreats for large and small groups. With a background in mediation and years of experience, we are skilled at resolving conflicts, moving groups forward and recognizing when more time is needed for a particular issue or participant.

Grant Development

Grant Research / Letters of Inquiry / Proposal Narrative / Budget Development / Evaluation Plan

To obtain support for your project, understanding the unique and sometimes complex funding process of foundations and government agencies is essential. With over 15 years of experience securing federal and foundation grants, we can help you successfully navigate the process. We don’t just write grants; we coach you on how to strategically approach prospective funders. With clear and concise language, we develop convincing proposals designed to demonstrate to funders that your organization’s mission is aligned with their funding priorities. We help you develop program budgets and evaluation plans that are consistent with the proposal’s narrative and funder requirements.

Strategic Research and Planning

Strategic Plans / Needs Assessments / Program Evaluation / Grant Evaluation

Planning enables you to get to where you want to go. Evaluating your progress lets you know if you got there and provides a way to improve your results. The first step is to have a vision of your future destination. Whether you are just getting started or updating an existing plan, we will help you clarify your vision, mission and goals, and then develop strategies so you arrive at your destination. Once you’ve implemented your strategies, we can evaluate your progress. Among the research tools we use are focus groups, executive interviews and surveys. Such research is essential to understanding how to deal with both external and internal influences.

Writing and Editing

Feature Journalism / Newsletters, Brochures and Web Copy / Annual Reports / Business Proposals

Getting your message out about your program, product or service is critical to any organization’s success. Whether it’s crafting a persuasive business proposal or extolling your group’s good deeds through the Internet or feature articles, we can help you reach your target audience. We have written all kinds of copy, from television scripts and material for press kits to research reports and policy papers. With such versatile writing experience, we can produce a variety of products and services.