Client Testimonials

Capacity Building Testimonials

“And to the team of professionals who put together that amazing conference. The two staff members who also attended with me can’t stop sharing with the others what they gleaned from everyone during the conference, and their personal learning experiences. 

 

In fact; we are meeting with one of our community partner agencies (Child Support Office) this morning, for a meet & greet and tutorial on how to utilize the Child Support’s new online client e-services; and my guys have prepared a ten-minute overview of the trainings, and activities we went through at the conference. 

 

After applying, and receiving the two grants from DCF, we felt confident in our ability to provide great fatherhood services throughout the five county areas we target. However, since attending the conference, getting to meet face-to-face with all the grant managers, the Father First Team (Go Patricia Littlejohn), and the other grantees, our confidence has been galvanized to a new level knowing the support that available to every case manager/coach on our team. “GREAT CONFERENCE GUYS!!!”  We appreciate you and look forward to the next.” 

 

Sincerely, 

 

Jack Johnson Sr. 

NE Florida Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. 

Fatherhood P.R.I.D.E. Program 

157 E. 8th St., Suite 117 

Jacksonville, FL 32206 

(904) 551-1820 – X 3001 (Office) 

(904) 303-9684 (Cell) 

My colleague Gretchen Hamm and I were so thankful for the resources provided at last week’s conference. We would like additional information regarding the follow services at Pathways to Growth: 

Strategic Planning – Operation New Hope last completed a Strategic Planning initiative in 2021 and that plan expires this year. We would like information on what it would look like to work with your team on this project. 

Board Development – we have a good board, but believe that with the right tools, they could be great. We would like to learn more. 

 

Thanks so much. 

 

Amanda Mahan 

Chief Communications Officer 

Operation New Hope 

1830 N Main Street, Jacksonville, Fl 32206 

O: 904-354-4673 ext. 141 

C: 904-576-2967 

operationnewhope.org | amahan@operationnewhope.org 

Ready4Release - Ready4Work – Ready4Success

Non-Profit Management Training Post-Evaluation Comments 1/31/2024 


  • “Great energy and engagement” 
  • “The trainers were awesome. I love the interactive part most. There was so much passion in the room and the facilitators made it super cohesive!!” 
  • “I thought the conference went well, considering it was a first time. I very much enjoyed the frankness of “learning as we go”, as I perceived a great deal of concern from grant recipients about the burden of management. I was impressed by the groups.” 
  • “I am thrilled with all the added assistance and trainings being provided as a part of this grant.” 
  • “The training was very informative and packed with needed information that I can apply to my non-profit.” 
  • “You have done an enormous service to us, the participants, for organizing this training. Now we are fully ready to make an impact with what we have learned so far. All the intriguing teachings at the training has broadened my horizons. Thank you!” 
  • “I love the conference. I love that we switched tables often and I was able to network with other people.” 

January Outcome Metrics Training Post-Evaluation

 

  • “This was a very informative conference” 
  • “I would not change a thing. It was fun, informative, and engaging! Thank you!!!” 
  • “It was so useful but because there’s so much information in a long amount of time.” 
  • “The training was excellent, simple to understand, and very informative.” 
  • “There is a lot of information I did not know. I am glad we had this training” 
  • “Awesome! Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication. I appreciate you.” 
  • “You guys were incredible”

January RFI- Pre-award Grant Writing Training Post-Evaluation 


  • “Very detailed and informative. I loved the fact that questions and engaging were encouraged throughout the presentation. Thank you, again!” 
  • “Clearing, concise presentation. Answered questions effectively. Practical application to navigating the materials provided by the RFA. Thank you guys great work.” 
  • “Great grant writing class. I learned alot and they thoroughly explained every aspect of the grant that we plan to submit an application for.” 
  • “I wanted to thank the Team for the Job well done, hoping our organization will give the best of them to assist the community.” 
  • “Thank you so much for your thorough and patient training session. I gained insightful knowledge about the specific grant and general concept. I feel better prepared. Michael and Pam were wonderful - I would love to attend any session that they do.” 
  • “Perfect performance! We(...) received reliable information; free-seminar session; non-discrimination; non-prejudice; non-degradative labels...” 
  • “I think the instructions and instructors are so kind and encouraging. Really seem like a great team. Very professional. The process is not easy. It is really tailored for big companies not the little guys who just teach hundreds of inmate dads."

Compliance and Reporting Training Evaluation- Oct 2023 


  • “Very informative” 
  • “This would mean more if our contracts were in hand” 
  • “Well-paced, insightful, and informational!” 
  • “Excellent information provided” 
  • “Very informative” 
  • “Informative thorough” 
  • “Informative, detailed” 
  • “Questions answering” 
  • “Thorough, Knowledgeable, Effective” 
  • “Good orientation for new grantees.” 
  • “Informative” 
  • “Clear and complete” 
  • “Helpful- Appreciated the examples.” 
  • “Informative and knowledgeable” 
  • “Timely, comprehensive and welcoming” 
  • “Long, informative, interactive” 
  • “Thorough and informative” 
  • “Very detailed”

“Pathways to Growth has been exceptional in the support that they have provided to our grantees both in the grant writing process and also in capacity-building and sustainability.  At every step, Pathways to Growth has proven to be invaluable. They created assessments that evaluated organizations’ needs for training and individualized assistance with great clarity and then provided engaging and informative training and individualized assistance to bridge that identified gap.  We highly recommend Pathways to Growth’s services.” 


Michelle Voran 

Partner Services Manager

“Pathways to Growth has been instrumental in the development and success of our organization in recent years. Julé Colvin facilitated a three-year strategic planning process with our Board of Directors and leadership team that was helpful in allowing us time to pray and consider the vision and future of our organization. Their team also wrote two grant proposals for us that allowed us to expand and enhance our programs to serve more families in our community.   They were professional, knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend their services. ”


Kristen Mosley

Executive Director, Lifecare Network

“Working with the team at Pathways to Growth has been a great experience for our organization. Their expertise has enabled us to receive grants for the crisis counseling program allowing us to continue fulfilling our mission to serve and help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. The grant writing team at Pathways to Growth is professional, organized and experienced. Heels to Heal would recommend Pathways to Growth to any nonprofit organization looking for grant writing expertise and consultation.”


Melissa Mihok

CEO, Heels to Heal

“Grant writing for our preschool was just the start but Julé truly took me under her wing. She saw potential in me that I did not see in myself. I have never led anyone, let alone a preschool and an entire board of directors. She took the time to educate me on leadership and what it means to be a true leader. Julé invited me to her leadership training class, she introduced me to other leaders in the nonprofit world, and created an environment that has allowed me to grow and develop as a leader. I have become confident in my leadership abilities. With the training and assistance of Julé and Pathways to Growth, my preschool is now profitable. My staff morale is high, which has led to a better quality of education for our children. The teachers are now engaged and open to more creative ways of educating our children. The families have seen the change and are more engaged in their children’s education. The school has truly gained momentum and it all started with Julé Colvin and Pathways to Growth. ”


Melissa Burman

Executive Director, A Brighter Community

“We have been pleased with our service from Pathways to Growth. Julé is very professional and I would highly recommend her to those seeking to write grants. We recently received a $10,000 grant from the Children’s Board that she wrote for us.”


Darlene Davis

Executive Director, Pregnancy Care Center of Plant City

 "I am crying so much. Thank you so much for your help. it is working! This has been such a long journey, and it is being seen finally. Julie, you saw us first, thank you for taking a chance on our story." 


Katie Wiggins

Founder & Executive Director

Healing Roots: Where Hope is Found 

Phone: 904-877-1889 

“Pathways to Growth has served our agency in the utmost professional and timely manner, adjusting to the needs of the agency as well as working with the Executive Director in a flexible capacity to ensure all grants are completed. Pathways to Growth has shown to have exceptional quality of work and have been successful with obtaining a substantial amount of grants that were not previously secured for ALPHA House. Pathways to Growth is a valuable asset to the nonprofit community and ALPHA House of Pinellas County would highly recommend their services in the community.”


Jennifer Stracick

Executive Director, ALPHA House of Pinellas County, Inc.

“The team at Pathways to Growth is always great to work with. They are professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable. They have helped us to maintain the funding we need to carry out our programs, even in these difficult economic times. This past year, we’ve especially worked to increase our assistance programs to prevent homelessness for families on the brink of eviction, and with Pathways to Growth expert advice and grant writing services, we’ve been able to help nearly 300 families obtain a greater level of housing stability. I highly recommend Pathways to Growth.”


Pam Qualls

Executive Director, United Methodist Cooperative Ministries

“WOW! Last night was GREAT; this is just what the ministry has desperately needed! The brainstorming and working on clarifying our mission, vision and goals is vital to the future of this ministry and what God desires to do. You did an excellent job in leading us; it was fun, energetic and very effective (the time flew by!!). I am so thankful and excited and just can’t thank you enough! You are a special gift from God to us and He is going to use you to make such a difference in the future of this ministry for His honor and glory! I am really looking forward to meeting again as God reveals His plans and the goals He is urging us to work toward. “


Ms. Karen Brooks

Assistant Director, LifeCare of Brandon

“I can’t thank you enough for the direction you have provided in administering the grant. Your knowledge of grant management combined with your attention to detail makes the intricacies of working with a grant much easier. Clearly, your skills are a major part of the success of this program.When it comes time to write a grant I usually cringe, but working your ability to take ideas and translate them to paper makes the process much easier. What some people take hours of meeting to do, you seem to be able to do in a few short meetings. I so appreciate that you value my time as well as yours.”



Jan Setzekorn

Director of Literacy Services, United Methodist Cooperative Ministries

“I’ve been working with Jule’ for a little over a year now, and I’ve had a chance to experience the passion and knowledge that she has for her field of consulting for nonprofit organizations. Jule’ has a deep and practical knowledge base for grant writing, and she has the entrepreneurial and practical experience to kick start board training and strategic planning and offer insights and suggestions to strengthen any organization. I’m excited that Jule’ is taking her wisdom and sharing it through expanded leadership training and coaching. Her planning, focus, dedication, and passion are an asset to leaders, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses as well. Her holistic approach, true concern, and excellent team ensure that Pathways to Growth will definitely provide the assistance that you need and want in a professional and ethical consultant.”


Samantha Abraham

CEO, Founder, Certified QuickBooks Proadvisor, Bookkeeper, My Paper Pusher, LLC

“I recently participated in Jule’s 10-week mastermind group (a leadership training). Jule’ deftly led us through multiple topics, while allowing time for interaction to share real-world experiences. Not only did we learn leadership principles, but we also left feeling challenged and encouraged as a result of Jule’s enthusiasm and desire to see each person reach her full potential. If you’re looking to improve your skills in the workplace or simply need motivation, I recommend attending one of Jule’s leadership trainings.”


Lesley Shackelford Bateman

Digital Marketing Innovator | Branding | Email Marketing | Startups, Reinvention

“Working with Jule’ the last several months has been so rewarding. She is dedicated to her clients and does whatever she can to help them succeed. As a leader in the community, she has assisted others to step out of their comfort zones and to reach beyond what they thought was possible, all the while stepping out of her own levels of comfort. She is an asset to any organization.”


Annette Delisle

Virtual Assistant, Business Owner

“Jule’ is committed to ensuring that each client maintains sound business practices that are ethical and properly executed. She has extensive business acumen and engages clients accordingly. Not only is she a pleasure to work with but most importantly, she gets the job done.”


Ardre Orie

Writer|Publisher

“After a long thoughtful process A Kid’s Place decided to partner with P2G to generate additional dollars to fund our program. From the first meeting we knew P2G was the right partner for us. Not only have we been awarded more funds than originally projected they have also been great partners and friends supporting our mission in every way. I can confidently and proudly recommend Pathways to Growth to assist your organizations”


Brad Gregory

CEO, A Kid's Place

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