Consulting Services provided by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits™:

Strategic Planning
Strategic planning will provide the framework for your board and staff to determine where your organization is headed and how you want to get there. An adjunct consultant for the Center will facilitate the process as the board and staff begins working together to build group cohesion and create sound organizational goals. The development of the plan is based on current internal and external conditions in the environment as well as the organizations strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

Human Resources:
A customized consultation is provided based on the need of each organization. The Center is available to assist in establishing a performance evaluation system and creation of internal human relation polices. Additional, workshops on team building, conflict resolution and communication are also available.

Starting a Nonprofit:
The Center’s legal team is available to assist in the development and/or oversight in establishing the 501c3 nonprofit designation. Likewise, the legal team is available to guide the nonprofit team through the process.


Financial Management:
A customized consultation is provided based on each organizations needs. Our consultants are available to provide a review of general financial health, the budgeting process, board oversight, financial committee planning, strategic financial planning, and accounting functions. Likewise, consultant can assist to streamline bookkeeping functions

Board Development:
The Center’s consultants have the expertise to add focus and energy to organizations by clarifying board roles and responsibilities, the key staff and best practices in nonprofit governance. Center consultants are available to clarify roles of the executive director and the board, the role of mission in management and help engage your board for action.

Marketing:
The center’s team of consultants is available to assist nonprofit organizations identify effective marketing strategies to heighten community awareness, build client demand and expand programs. You will be able to strengthen your organization’s position among competitors, involving board members, volunteers, and in-kind contributors as part of a powerful marketing plan designed specifically for your organization. This includes direct mail, voice broadcasting, integrated print media, and telemarketing, just to name a few. Our consultants are available to host focus groups which will identify your clients detailed needs and wants, as well as satisfaction.

Grantwriting:
The Center has a team of experienced and successful grantwriting consultants. Each grantwriter has secured millions of dollars in government, corporate and foundation grants. They use sound research techniques, well-written elements, which will enhance funding probability. Grantwriters are available to provide research in order to find the perfect grant to match your organization’s mission, to write case statements or complete the entire grant. They are also available for review before sending the grant application to funders.

Fund Development:
The Center’s consultants are available to assist in several fund development efforts. From the first step of identifying which methods are the best options for reaching your fundraising goals within your budget constraints. Our consultant will help your organization save time, resources and maximize your results with cost effective methods. Our consultants are available to take your organization through an organization consensus-building plan, in order o find the right fundraiser for your organization. Additionally, are consultants can support in the implementation of a fundraising event.

Annual Fund: Establishing a sound annual fund campaign is critical in overall agency stability. Our team of consultants can assist in the establishment of an annual fund campaign. They teach members of your organization how to make “the ask” and to properly thank donors.

Capital Campaigns: Center consultants are available from the first step of in conducting a feasibility study to implementing the campaign. Our consultants have expertise in developing sound architectural and organizational strategic plans, which are vital in carrying out a successful plan.

Technology Planning:
Our consultants are available to assist your organization in the implementation and design of a technology plan to support your organization’s mission. Center consultants can assist in online fundraising, emergency technology planning, and data collection systems. Additionally, the Center has web designers that can build web sites that directly impact service delivery.


Outcome Measurement:
Our adjunct consultants are highly skilled and experienced in this arena of outcome measurement. The United Way of America defines outcome measurement as “the regular, systematic tracking of the extent to which program participants experience the benefits or changes intended.” The Center brings an opportunity for nonprofit organizations in our community to evaluate their programs and quantify the community benefit that your agency provides. By doing so, organizations will be able to fine-tune programs and services to maximize impact and better serve the needs of our communities.


Others topics of interest:

Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
Process improvement
Creativity for Success
Facilitation- Group Process Planning
Leadership
Interim Support Services
Mediation
Individualized Computer Training
Team Building
Event Planning

For more information, please contact Laurie Barbour at (405) 236-8133, ext. 212 or at lbarbour@oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org