Helping Great Nonprofits Change The World
CEC does a lot of new organizational and program development work. Fundraising, too. But if you work with us, you'll often hear us say that all aspects of healthy nonprofit functioning are interconnected.
For instance, if you come to us for grant writing assistance but don't have things in place that are critical for success with this type of funding (and/or the specific application requirements)... we'll have to do some development work. It is more common than not for this to occur, especially as relates to detailed implementation plans, polished written materials and effective messaging, budget projections and financials, communications/marketing plans, evaluation systems, data to prove impact, other sources of support, etc.
If we detect something that will stand in your way of reaching your goals, we will not only let you know about it -- we can help you resolve or (at least) mitigate it. In this, CEC is your one-stop solution to your many nonprofit needs.
Growth isn't just about organizational/program expansion, new revenue streams or increased impact. Yes, these are activities most people associate with nonprofit growth. And CEC can certainly help you with these efforts. Yet...
Growth also includes learning and capacity-building, introducing latest digital tools and communication strategies, and viewing improvement and operational excellence as ongoing, critical processes. In other words, growth and change go hand-in-hand.
Ready to take things to the next level? We hope you will give us a call. CEC can help you function at your optimal best, effectively adapt to nonprofit sector changes and trends, and, ultimately, reach your fullest potential.
Just as our personal growth as individuals should never end... organizational growth should likewise be perpetual. And intentional. Yes, we grow from experiences along the way. But we also grow from that which we seek, especially when talking about organizational culture and how to become the best version of ourselves as leaders.
Most people think sustainability is just connected to money. How do you stay afloat long-term and weather unexpected challenges like a pandemic or high-level governmental funding suddenly going away? Critical issues, for sure. But, so too is operational sustainability. From succession planning and emergency preparedness to exploring how emerging trends may affect service delivery or donor engagement, CEC helps you prepare for both the near and distant future.
Of course, sustainability includes diversified funding streams so you are more resilient if one revenue source disappears or wanes, and taking a look at things like building an endowment. If you work with CEC, we'd plot-out where you are heading in the next 3, 5, and 10 years... and what needs to be put in place now or soon in order to prepare for that -- including increased costs. As you will hear us say... over and over, it is all interconnected. Planning is everything -- for things you CAN anticipate. For that which you can't predict, we need to build a financial cushion to help you safely brave unexpected storms.
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I would never go as far as to suggest that you not pursue grant funding as a brand new organization or that an agency in fiscal trouble is necessarily doomed in grants competition. But there is a window involved where you are apt to have more promising outcomes.