Post-Award Service Details
Strengthen grantee success. Reduce funder risk. Maximize program impact.
Our Post-Award Services are designed to improve the likelihood of success for grantees—ultimately reducing the challenges and obstacles often encountered by funders. For funders who want to offer training, technical assistance, and programmatic support to enhance grantee capacity and sustainability, we deliver strategic, hands-on services grounded in decades of nonprofit experience.
At the heart of our approach is a holistic organizational assessment, followed by a tailored support plan to ensure program impact and longevity well beyond the life of the grant.
🏗️ CAPACITY AND SUSTAINABILITY ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT
Our team begins with a comprehensive, evidence-based assessment of each grantee's capacity and sustainability practices. This in-depth analysis allows us to:
- Identify strengths to build upon
- Highlight opportunities for development
- Gain insight into the unique needs of each organization
This assessment forms the foundation for a personalized growth plan to help grantees thrive.
🧭 INDIVIDUALIZED CAPACITY AND SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
Based on assessment results, one of our expert coaches meets directly with the grantee to:
- Review scores and discuss findings
- Co-create a detailed roadmap of services and training options
- Recommend supports based on urgency, relevance, and organizational goals
This collaborative planning approach equips nonprofits with clear, actionable next steps for growth and sustainability.
📊 PERFORMANCE MEASURE TRAINING
Get it right from the start.
This tailored training is delivered shortly after award announcements and focuses on:
- The specific long-term outcomes expected from the grant
- Benchmarking tools and data collection methods
- Best practices for using logic models to guide program delivery
Our hands-on approach ensures each grantee understands how to measure, report, and improve performance.
📑 COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING TRAINING
Ensure accountability with confidence.
Building upon the performance training, this session helps grantees:
- Reinforce required benchmarks and how to report them
- Understand their contractual obligations in plain terms
- Receive support while learning the serious responsibilities associated with public or private funding
We deliver supportive yet clear guidance to encourage strong compliance from the outset.
🧠 NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT TRAINING
“Everything rises and falls on leadership.” – John Maxwell
This training focuses on empowering nonprofit leaders to:
- Develop effective leadership habits
- Increase organizational impact
- Build financial sustainability
- Implement practical tactical strategies
By strengthening leadership, we strengthen the entire organization—driving long-term change and efficiency.
🎯 TRAINING WITH COACHING
Clear, measurable outcomes are essential.
Our team brings over 30 years of experience in outcome measurement to help nonprofits:
- Create realistic, funder-aligned outcome systems
- Use data to drive programming and fundraising success
- Build evaluation tools that reflect mission, impact, and innovation
Through individual coaching, we ensure every organization can communicate results that matter.
🧩 BOARD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
A nonprofit’s board can make or break its future. We offer our signature “Be a Super Hero Board Member” training, helping organizations:
- Understand legal and fiduciary duties
- Inspire board members to fully support the organization
- Improve board structure, engagement, and governance
Annual board training is a best practice—and we make it meaningful and motivating.
🧭 STRATEGIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT, FACILITATION, & CONSULTING
A written, actionable strategic plan is essential for long-term success. We facilitate:
- Strategic planning retreats and stakeholder engagement sessions
- Goal setting and prioritization workshops
- Clear roadmap development for the next 3–5 years
The final product is a living document that positions the nonprofit for greater impact, efficiency, and funding.
📝 GENERAL GRANT WRITING TRAINING
This 8-hour comprehensive course equips nonprofit leaders with practical grant-writing expertise, including:
- Determining if your nonprofit is ready for grants
- Preparing to seek funding
- Finding grant opportunities that align with your mission
- Understanding different types of grants and proposals
- Writing effective, compelling applications
With hundreds of rave reviews from nonprofit leaders across the country, this course is a proven resource for grant success.
🌱 Partner with Us to Grow Grantee Impact
Post-award support is more than a follow-up—it’s a strategic investment in the sustainability and effectiveness of your funded programs. By empowering grantees with skills, systems, and strategy, you reduce the risk of underperformance and magnify your return on investment.
👉 Contact us today to explore how our Post-Award Services can elevate your funding initiatives and amplify community outcomes.