Bulletin #11
Oct. 14 , 2010
What others are saying...
John J. Barber, President and CEO
Barber National Institute
“When the Barber National Institute decided to embark on a new strategic planning process we engaged Decision Associates after a lengthy RFP process."
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Sue Moyer, Executive Director
Bayfront East Side Taskforce (BEST)
“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."
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Bill Hagerty, Executive Director
EmergyCare
“EmergyCare retained the services of Decision Associates in the fall of 2009 to guide us through the Strategic Planning process."
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Chuck Scalise, President
Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS)
“HANDS values the work Decision Associates has performed. The Strategic Plan and Organizational Management Plan have helped our Organization focus..."
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Jasen Diley, CEO
The Rouse Estate
“We decided to work with Decision Associates after receiving proposals from various other vendors. We were very impressed with their process for Strategic Planning."
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Over 50 Nonprofit Organizations are vying for the $300,000 in
ReTool Erie grant funding. Is your Organization positioned to
be a Strong Contender?
 With so many strong organizations competing for the same funding source, it’s critical that your organization can stand out from the rest. This starts with establishing clear goals, articulating those goals in your RFP and then developing the right methods to achieve those goals.
 At Decision Associates, we understand the importance of developing the right methods to ensure your organization can achieve long lasting results. We’ve guided many local nonprofits through their leadership development, organizational development, strategic planning and marketing development needs.
Whether you work for a nonprofit or serve on a nonprofit board, contact us today for a review of your RFP and to receive a proposal. Let us partner with you and take your organization to new heights.
Final ReTool Erie applications are due November 3rd. Contact Emily Wachter at emilywachter@decisionassociates.net or 814-528-9407 for assistance with your ReTool Erie application.
This is a complete list of Decision Associates' ReTool Erie capabilities:
Leadership Development:
• Create board policies
• Create an executive succession plan
• Engage in executive coaching
• Provide management/leadership training
• Provide training/written information for board |
Organizational Development:
• Create a staff performance review process
• Create a strategic plan
• Create job descriptions
• Create marketing materials
• Create/revise organizational identity
• Implement a staff performance review process
• Identify potential funding sources |
Program Development:
• Analyze outcome data/evaluate effectiveness
• Collect information related to service recipient outcomes
• Collect information related to service recipient satisfaction
• Create an outcome measurement plan
• Research and develop new programs and services
• Take steps to expand services to new geographic areas |
Collaboration and Community Engagement:
• Assess effectiveness of existing collaborative efforts
• Conduct assessment of community needs
• Create a map/inventory of community assets
• Create action plan for coordinating and collaborating
• Create a processes for collaborating with partners
• Develop new strategic partnerships |
Evaluation of Effectiveness:
• Collect information related to service recipient outcomes
• Collect information related to service recipient satisfaction |
For tips on how to successfully write a ReTool RFP, click here. |
