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When do you need a Feasibility Study?
Whether you call it a feasibility study, a needs assessment, or a readiness assessment, you typically need one when your organization is considering a significant initiative such as a capital fundraising campaign, adding a new program or service, or expanding into a...
Press Pause: Redesigning an Existing Program
In January, we kicked off our Exercise Your Impact campaign. Throughout 2019, we've been sharing tools and resources highlighting the critical phases of organizational planning. During Quarter 2, we are focusing on program development. An important aspect of program...
5 Tips to Implement an Evidence-based Program
When awarding funding, philanthropic funders want to invest in “what works” and is proven effective. Many funders show preference for programs and practices that are evidence-based. Implementing an evidence-based program is a great way for grant seekers to demonstrate...
4 Steps to Build Your Asset Map
Have you ever moved to a new community and wanted to get connected, but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you have had a tangible need presented to you by a friend or family member, but you didn’t know where to direct them to get help? For many communities, an asset...
3 Steps to Facilitate a Strategic Planning Retreat
What comes to mind when someone says the word "retreat"? In the dictionary, "retreat" has a few different meanings: An act of moving back or withdrawing. A quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax. An act of changing one's decisions, plans, or attitude,...
4 Tips to Make the Most Out of Your Volunteer Committee
When was the last time you were asked to join a committee? Did you have a deep sigh of angst or a smile of excitement. Your reaction was probably the former, which is not uncommon. Most professionals I know are involved in one if not multiple volunteer committees and...
2018 Indy Big Data Conference Visualization Challenge Summary
Our TCG team recently presented at the Fifth Annual Indy Big Data Conference for the Visualization Challenge (read about some of our lessons learned here). This year’s challenge focused on improving Indiana’s talent pipeline and workforce. Participating teams were...
7 Tips for Using LinkedIn to Promote Your Work
Our Marketing 101 blog series explores strategies for boosting your social media presence, including valuable insights tailored for LinkedIn. You’ll want to keep those tips in mind as we dive deeper into the perks of promoting your organization on LinkedIn. We know...
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Internship Program
As a college student, I believe it is important to gain valuable experience in the workforce. My internship at Transform Consulting Group (TCG) has wrapped up, and I feel better prepared for graduation because of this summer experience. I am grateful for companies...
