Nonprofit Testimonials

“When the Barber National Institute decided to embark on a new strategic planning process we engaged Decision Associates after a lengthy RFP process. Don Moore and his staff assisted us in designing a strategy map that we were then able to implement at our own pace. That map has guided us from Organizational Assessment thru Plan Development and implementation. There has not been an activity which we have undertaken over the last five years which was more important to establishing a clear strategic vision and direction for the future. Hats off to Decision Associates for a highly professional and valuable engagement that exceeded expectations.”
John J. Barber, President and CEO
Barber National Institute

“Developing a clear picture of what BEST needs to do within the next three to five years to survive and grow is the most significant result of our strategic planning process. For the last few years our activities and efforts lacked focus. Board attendance was down, staff burnout was high. Developing the strategic plan with the help of Decision Associates has changed all that for us. We see that our board and staff are energized again, excited and look forward to implementing the plan.”
Sue Moyer, Former Executive Director
Bayfront East Side Taskforce (BEST)

“EmergyCare retained the services of Decision Associates in the fall of 2009 to guide us through the Strategic Planning process. Don Moore and his group of experts took our senior management team and select Board members through what I felt would be an arduous process. What resulted was a stronger senior team and a cohesive relationship with our Board of Directors not to mention a road map (Strategic Plan) for the next 3-5 years. I definitely recommend Decision Associates to the nonprofit sector!”
Bill Hagerty, Executive Director
EmergyCare

“HANDS values the work Decision Associates has performed. The Strategic Plan and Organizational Management Plan have helped our Organization focus on a business path that enables us to serve a vital role in our Community. Don Moore and the Decision Associates team are great and have quickly aligned themselves with us to help support our vision and carry out our mission.”
Chuck Scalise, President
Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS)

“Jim Ryan was instrumental in facilitating and guiding the development of our first Strategic Plan. The outcome was excellent and this plan now sets the stage for our next phase of growth, independence, and the accomplishment of our mission.”
Tom Kirkwood, CFO and Kathleen Horan, Director
Opportunities Unlimited

“We decided to work with Decision Associates after receiving proposals from various other vendors. We were very impressed with their process for Strategic Planning. Specifically, we valued their ability to challenge us during the process so to make sure the plan was built upon a strong foundation. Because of the great job they did, we have decided to use them in other areas in our business.”
Jasen Diley, CEO
Rouse

“We enjoyed working with Decision Associates and Emily Wachter on our Marketing plan. She had great expertise and thought-provoking ideas for Rouse. It was refreshing to work with someone as young as she is and to get new and fresh ideas. Emily laid out our entire program with action steps. We know we have lots of work ahead to do, but we know the steps to take and won’t be floundering. We hope to keep Emily on board with us in the future as we work on our plan.”
Kris Whitaker, Administrator
Suites at Rouse

“Decision Associates exceeded our expectations, which were very high to start with, and we were pleased with the results of their work. They were the right organizations at the right time to help our organization become what we need to be in the next few years. They led us in such a way to allow us to move forward, which is not always easy, and accomplish a lot in a short time. The proof is that the strategic plan has been widely acknowledged as being perfect for our organization with comments coming not just from within, but from the community as well.”
John Oliver, President
VisitErie