Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory -2021-
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A Circle of Ten, Inc Network for Collaboration
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Aligned Impact Consulting Services
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Amy Salinas
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Anna Eberhardt
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Bee’s Knees Consulting LLC
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Big Purpose Big Impact, Ltd.
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BloomEd Group
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CGA, Inc. and the Casa Grande Alliance
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Community Resource Center
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Coyne Coaching Services
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Deep Blue Grant Consulting
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Discover a New Future
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Do Good, Be Good
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Envision Prosperity
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Gather My Lost Sheep
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Global HighPoint Mgmt. and Training Consulting Service, LLC
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Inciter
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Inspiring Service
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Jefts Consulting
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Kinetic Connections Consulting, LLC
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Kristen Henry
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KS Solutions Consulting, LLC
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Leading to Change
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Levantay Enterprise
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McMahon Consulting Group, LLC
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Meche Consulting, LLC
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National Youth Leadership Council
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On3Learn
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Public Allies
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Public Impact Advisors
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Sara St. Laurent
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Social Impact Associates, LLC
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Stone 2 Bread LLC
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Tecce Consulting
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The Dr. Alex Gee Group
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The Edge
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The SISGI Group
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Think For Good & The Service Nerd Collective
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Thomas P. Miller and Associates
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United Way of Utah County
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Verve Exchange Consulting
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VolunteerPro | Tobi Johnson & Associates
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VQ Volunteer Strategies
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Wordcraft LLC
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INTRODUCTION America’s Service Commission’s 2021 Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory is a resource for ASC members to learn about trainers and consultants who are both peer recommended and have demonstrated support for the state service commission network. These consultants have demonstrated a commitment to state service commissions and their programs. Inclusion in the 2021 Training and Technical Assistance Directory requires membership in America’s Service Commissions at the Individual Level and completion of an application including references. When searching for a trainer or consultant, use the Training and Technical Assistance Directory to learn about consultants who care about the strength and stability of the state service commission network and have references recommending them in specific areas of expertise within the state service commission, national service, and volunteer field. Looking for a trainer or consultant on a specific topic? Search the document using Ctrl +F to search using a keyword or view the Training Chart on pages 5 – 6. Look for the “Made in AmeriCorps” AmeriCorps Alumni!
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Should you have any questions about the 2021 Training and Technical Assistance Directory or need assistance finding a qualified trainer or consultant, please contact Elisa Gleeson, Manager, Membership and Training at egleeson@statecommissions.org.
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A Circle of Ten, Inc, Network for Collaboration Kathy Holdway, founder of A Circle of Ten (C10), has empowered leaders, nonprofits and communities in grassroots community building, program and grant development for 35 years. Her training and support build individual and agency capacity in rural regional, state and national initiatives. C10, an award winning nonprofit, is versed in leveraging local resources and bringing in new funds for sustainable services through collaborations engaging diverse stakeholders. C10’s initiatives have increased services and funding for art, education, health, housing and business development.
Contact Information Kathy Holdway Email: kathy.holdway@circleof10.org
Phone: 903-520-2069
Sample Training Topics
Process of Collaboration Seminar, 24 Hr Leadership Combining Grassroots Community Organizing, Program & Grant Development Grantwriting as a Process Leadership Forward | Learn, Go Back, Plug in, Lead! StrAtegieZ | Mission met, services increased, and assets leveraged Board Basics & Development
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Dawn Franks, Your Philanthropy, President, dawnfranks@your-philanthropy.com Fred Kanke, Ph.D, Angelina College, VP of Community Service, Dean, Retired, fredkanke@gmail.com
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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Aligned Impact Consulting Services Brent Kossick, Founder of Aligned Impact Consulting Services, has more than ten years of experience in national service and nonprofit programming that has included serving as the former Director of the South Carolina Service Commission and National AmeriCorps Director for SBP Inc. He is passionate about talent acquisition and development, and enjoys assisting in the sourcing, training, and ongoing development of both program and commission staff. Brent is well-versed in most components of Commission and AmeriCorps program operations and enjoys providing both one-on-one consultation as well as facilitating trainings, meetings, and events.
Contact Information Brent Kossick Email:Brent.Kossick@AlignedImpactCS.com
Phone: (803) 470-2025
Sample Training Topics
Meeting Member Enrollment Goals Through Full Cycle Recruitment Effective Management for National Service Leaders Facilitating Effective Meetings and Training Events Member Training and Development Keys to Facilitating a Quality Virtual Presentation
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Carson Carroll, Director, SC Service Commission, carson.carroll@uwasc.org Megan McLeod, Program Officer, NC Service Commission, Megan.McLeod@nc.gov
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Amy Salinas Amy Salinas has spent the last 25 years working in the fields of AmeriCorps, national service, volunteerism, community development, and youth development and leadership. Twenty of those years have been specifically within national service. Within national service, Amy began as an AmeriCorps Member where she served in Arlington, Texas, worked for an AmeriCorps State program, and worked for the Texas Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Texas State Service Commission at that time) as a Program Officer, Training Specialist, and Disability Inclusion Specialist. And for the last 15 years, Amy has worked as a consultant within the national service family.
Contact Information Amy Salinas Email: CACconsulting@hotmail.com
Phone: 512-294-3370
Sample Training Topics
AmeriCorps Program Bootcamp - virtual and in-person Civic Reflection for AmeriCorps Members, Program Staff, and State Commission Staff 1-1 Performance Measure and Data Collection Coaching AmeriCorps Grant Application Development and Submission Support Building Evidence Webinar Series
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Kirstin Mann, Serve Idaho, Kirstin.Mann@labor.idaho.gov Anne Smith, Oklahoma AmeriCorps, asmith@okamericorps.com
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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Anna Eberhardt Anna Eberhardt, CGMS, has more than a dozen years of experience in grant management and administration of a variety of both federal and state grants including 9 years at OneStar Foundation as both a Program and Fiscal Grants Officer. Because of her broad experience in both program and fiscal coaching and oversight, she brings a unique perspective of grant management, administration, and monitoring. In addition, she has served as a grant reviewer for various federal and state funding. Anna specializes in many commission tasks including grant review, management, and monitoring including creating the tools and policies as well as completing the monitoring work itself.
Contact Information Anna Eberhardt Email: annathieleeberhardt@gmail.com
Phone: 512-769-7831
Sample Training Topics
Risk-Based Monitoring Community Grant Review Grant Review for COOP Program at Texas Parks and Wildlife Recreation Grants Division Grants Auditor for Texas Parks and Wildlife Recreation Grants Division
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Jerry Bertrand, Public Impact Advisors, jerrybertrand@gmail.com Jaclyn Kolar, OneStar Foundation, Director of National Service, Jaclyn@onestarfoundation.org
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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Bee's Knees Consulting LLC Gretchen Biesecker, Ph.D. is a developmental psychologist and program evaluator, with over 25 years of experience, working with a range of non-profits, foundations, and AmeriCorps programs. Since 2016, she has been Evaluation Consultant to the Massachusetts Service Alliance, working closely with AmeriCorps grantees and program officers. For over 7 years she served as Vice President of Evaluation at City Year, leading their national evaluation department. She earned her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and History from Carnegie Mellon University, a Ph.D. in Applied Child Development from Tufts University, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Psychology at Örebro University in Sweden.
Contact Information Gretchen Biesecker Email: gretchen@beeskneesdata.com
Phone: 617-899-0780 Website: http://www.beeskneesdata.com/
Sample Training Topics
Adapting Evaluation and Data Collection in Response to COVID-19 How to Write an Evaluation Report Cooking with Logic Models Leading with Data (a session for AmeriCorps members related to their use of data in service and in Life After AmeriCorps) Enhancing Data Quality: Journey-mapping the Life and Times of a Data Point
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
References
Lisl Hacker, Director of Training and Technical Assistance, Massachusetts Service Alliance lhacker@mass-service.org Beth McGuinness, Deputy Director, Massachusetts Service Alliance, bmcguinness@massservice.org
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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Big Purpose Big Impact, Ltd. Big Purpose Big Impact’s founder, Susan Hyatt, has spent her career working with nonprofits, businesses, and governmental organizations helping them design and measure social programs that deliver high-impact results. She has worked nationally with AmeriCorps for 20+ years providing consulting, training, and technical assistance in performance measurement, evaluation, grant writing, sustainability, and other subjects. She also has conducted more than 30 AmeriCorps evaluations and critiqued more than 100 grant applications. Sue served as Training and Technical Assistance Manager for nine state service commissions, providing support for leadership, organization and board development and effective grants management.
Contact Information Susan Hyatt Email: shyatt@bigpurposebigimpact.com
Phone: 303-512-3994 Website: www.bigpurposebigimpact.com
Sample Training Topics
Volunteer Florida VGF Outcome Evaluation Designing AmeriCorps Evaluations: Make it Meaningful, Manageable and Meet Requirements Collecting High Quality Data for Performance Measurement and Evaluation AmeriCorps Grant Writing: Program Design, Performance Measures, and Evaluation Plans Building Evidence: What is it, Where to find it, and How to REALLY use it!
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Danny Fisher, Training Officer, Serve Colorado, danny.fisher@state.co.us Cat Keen, National Service Programs Director, Volunteer Florida, cat@volunteerflorida.org
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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BloomEd Group Kerry Swarr, Bloomed Group, helped start and build Urban Teachers an AmeriCorps program that prepares teachers for urban public schools. She led the organization's recruitment which included extensive networking with AmeriCorps programs across the country--facilitating "Life After AmeriCorps" into teaching. She also has experience with a large urban district, funders and state government.
Contact Information Kerry Swarr Email: kerry@bloomedgroup.com
Phone: 410-446-3463 Website: www.bloomedgroup.com
Sample Training Topics
Communications Plan for Black Educators Initiative at Urban Teachers
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Robert Simmons, Urban Teachers, Executive Director of the Black Educators Initiative, Robert.Simmons@urbanteachers.org Sean McDevitt, Senior Director, Career Development, City Year, smcdevitt@cityyear.org
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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CGA, Inc. and the Casa Grande Alliance The Casa Grande Alliance provides friendly, culturally sensitive prevention education programming and family support services, youth leadership and development programming, community coalition leadership, and mental health resource navigation. The community coalitions we lead build networks of support to protect and build resilience in the youth, adults and families living in our communities.
Contact Information Robert Shogren Email: bobshogren1960@gmail.com
Phone: 520-603-6126
Sample Training Topics
Service in AmeriCorps - Being of Use Adverse Childhood Experience and implications for service members New Executive Director Training and Support Strategic Thinking and Planning facilitation AmeriCorps Program Portfolio Performance Improvement, Development and Expansion
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Hybrid
References
Laura Magruder, M.Ed., CEO, Maggie's Place, lmagruder@maggiesplace.org LaDawn Stoddard, Executive Director, UServeUtah, ldstoddard@utah.gov
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Community Resource Center Community Resource Center (CRC) creates opportunities, tools and strategies to develop nonprofits and community groups to strengthen Colorado.
Contact Information Rebecca Gorrell Email: gorrell@crcamerica.org
Phone: 303-6230-1540 Website: https://crcamerica.org/
Sample Training Topics
Grant Writing & Fund Development Strategic Planning & Program Development Diversity & Disability Inclusion AmeriCorps Programs & Systems Development Rural Community Engagement
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
X
X
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
References
Roger Palmer, AmeriCorps Mountain Region, Program Officer, rpalmer@cns.gov Paul Brown, Deputy Director, Serve Colorado, paul.brown@state.co.us
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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Coyne Coaching Services My core purpose is to help clients accomplish their priorities. By learning about leaders and their organizations, and through an empathetic, matter-of-fact style, I create strong, trusting relationships. My background includes higher education; trade unions representing employees in the retail, food processing, manufacturing, and printing sectors; and financial services. As an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach, I work with individuals who want to become a stronger leader/manager, increase their confidence, or acclimate to a new role. Consultation services include onboarding leaders, change management, talent management, culture, and senior team effectiveness. Facilitation services available for manager and team development.
Contact Information Susan Coyne Email: CoyneCoachingServices@gmail.com
Phone: 617-515-3176 Website: https://www.coynecoachingservices.com/
Sample Training Topics
Leading During Times of Change - virtual session for AmeriCorps South Carolina Program Directors Fostering Remote Team Connections - virtual session for AmeriCorps South Carolina Program Directors
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
X
X
X
X
X
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Brent Kossick, UWASC, SC Service Commission, Brent.Kossick@UWASC.org
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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Deep Blue Grant Consulting Jody Karr has over 20 years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector specializing in youth development and conservation programs, managing AmeriCorps programs for 9 of those years with the Southwest Conservation Corps in Colorado, and American YouthWorks in Texas and Louisiana. From place-based science education to conservation and disaster services, she has guided program development and implementation creating transformational learning environments for youth and young adults. Jody has successfully secured municipal, state, federal and private grant resources to help organizations build capacity, managing both pre-award research and writing, and post-award project administration and compliance.
Contact Information Jody Karr Email: deepbluegrantconsulting@gmail.com
Phone: 512-983-9946 Website: www.deepbluegrantconsulting.com
Sample Training Topics
AmeriCorps Program Management & Training Program Development Grant Writing & Editing AmeriCorps Grant Management Meeting Facilitation
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Hybrid
References
Jaclyn Kolar, OneStar Foundation, Director of National Service, jaclyn@onestarfoundation.org Stephanie Trahan, Volunteer Louisiana, Senior AmeriCorps Program Officer, strahan@crt.la.gov
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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Discover a New Future Faith Saunders worked at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), now Rutgers University, for 10 years overseeing and developing various programs. She has a master’s degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Rutgers and was an adjunct professor there. She also implemented and served as director for a New Jersey State-funded Employment Institute - Career Connection Employment Resource Institute (CCERI) at the Mental Health Association in New Jersey for 14 years providing services such as program and leadership development, strategic planning, and program evaluation.
Contact Information Faith Saunders-McCalla Email: info@discoveranewfuture.com
Phone: 908-313-5900 Website: www.discoveranewfuture.com
Sample Training Topics
Community Coaching for LISC AmeriCorps Program Repurposing Conflict for AmeriCorps Leadership Conference TEAMwork Makes the DREAM Work' for VA AmeriCorps staff Program, leadership, and professional development Program evaluation, strategic planning
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
X
X
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
References
Sarah Sturtevant, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Sr. Program Officer, SSturtevant@lisc.org Tenisha Malcolm-Wint, The Nature Conservancy, Director of Urban Programs, tenisha.malcolm@gmail.com
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
Minority Owned Business
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Do Good, Be Good Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom of Do Good, Be Good brings extensive experience to training and technical assistance for National Service Programs and Commissions. As an organizational consultant who helps leaders have more productive staff meetings and improve staff relationships, Sharon works with public service agencies to design leadership retreats and strategic plans. Sharon has provided consulting services and technical assistance to public service agencies such as the Arizona Supreme Court, City of Flagstaff Arizona, Community Health Center Association of Connecticut, Delta Corps, Maryland Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism, New York State Commission, North Carolina Commission, and Northern Arizona University.
Contact Information Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom Email: connect@sharonspeaks.com
Phone: 928-224-0504 Website: http://sharonspeaks.com
Sample Training Topics
Virtual Orientation in a Box Resource for Program Managers Life After AmeriCorps Virtual Workshop Series for Members Welcome to AmeriCorps – It’s Unlike Anything You Have Seen Before Virtual Workshop for New Supervisors and Staff Let's Laugh and Connect - Team Building Virtual Gathering for Staff and Members Nonprofit Lifecyles Workshop, Assessment and Coaching for Planning Grantees
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
X
X
X
X
X
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
References
Amy Holland, Oregon Volunteers, Program Officer, amy.holland@hecc.oregon.gov Emily Litchfield, Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith, and Family, AmeriCorps Director, elitchfield@az.gov
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
Envision Prosperity Co-founder of Envision Prosperity, Pam Zeutenhorst has more than 20 years’ experience working with National Service Programs in various capacities. A strong volunteer and service advocate, Pam provides training and coaching on volunteer engagement and National Service program development and management. As a Service Enterprise Trainer since 2014, she has worked with numerous organizations and municipalities to increase effectiveness of volunteer engagement. During her tenure with the Maine Commission for Community Service, Pam served as Training and Disability Coordinator, VISTA Program Director, and Program Officer for the Volunteer Generation Fund. Through Envision Prosperity, Pam has connected a cadre of dynamic consultants with expertise in program evaluation, organizational and individual financial management, and AmeriCorps Program development and management.
Contact Information Pam Zeutenhorst Email: pam@envision-prosperity.com
Phone: 207-356-0073
Sample Training Topics
Ensuring a Culture of Engagement Service Enterprise Training Series Making Evaluation Meaningful Creating Financial Wellbeing - Individual Financial Management AmeriCorps Financial Management Training
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Michael Ashmore, Volunteer Maine, Training and Program Development Officer, michael.ashmore@maine.gov Melanie Erquiaga, Nevada Outdoor School, Executive Director, melanie.erquiaga@nevadaoutdoorschool.org
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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Gather My Lost Sheep Cathy Lins of Gather My Lost Sheep is a community consultant working with the AmeriCorps Agency sites on organizational development and program management, with experience in performance measures, fund development, public relations, strategic planning, community partnerships, volunteers, community research, and curriculum development. Experienced with webinars, online courses, teleconferences, face-to-face training, and onsite technical assistance for AmeriCorps Agency sites. Accustomed to working with diverse populations. Have completed projects in English and Spanish.
Contact Information Cathy Lins Email: clins.wi@gmail.com
Phone: 608-469-3980
Sample Training Topics
Trauma-Informed Care Introduction to Grant Writing Supervisor and Member Relations Establishing a Major Gift Program Segmenting Your Donors
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
DeeDee Raap, deedee@deedeeraap.com Jewel Ware, Jewels of Success, jewel@jewelsofsuccess.com
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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Global HighPoint Management and Training Consulting Service, LLC Dr. Lallo has extensive experience specializing in contract management, program development and evaluation over the eleven years in county government. Produced several accomplishments with the creation of numerous initiatives that helped improve service delivery outcomes, increase stakeholder involvement and promote networking among nonprofit organizations serving youth. Taught in community college for 7 years and conducted training for LISC AmeriCorps in 2019.
Contact Information Dr. Monica Lallo Email: mbst60@gmail.com
Phone: 609-864-0462
Sample Training Topics
Public Speaking for New & Existing AmeriCorps Members (National Conference) - LISC, NY/PA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/Racism (Working with Community) Working with Community Partners - Program Directors (VA Conference) Techniques and Strategies for Probation Officers (Superior Court of New Jersey) Professional Development and Self-Care Strategies for Program Directors & Supervisors
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Stacy Grant, LISC AmeriCorps, Director, SGrant@lisc.org Tenisha Malcolm-Wint, The Nature Conservancy, Director of Urban Programs, tenisha.malcolm@gmail.com
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
Minority Owned Business
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Inciter Inciter helps clients change the world by using data to tell the story of their impact, raise funds, and advocate for social change. We do this by helping them collect the right information, at the right time, using the right tools, and turning it into powerful products that they can use to communicate about their impact, to advocate for their cause, and to raise funds. Established in 2003 as Carson Research Consulting, Inciter is a small, woman-owned firm located in Baltimore, MD. When you work with Inciter, you get a team of experienced researchers, evaluators, and custom software designers. While we are located on the East Coast, we work across the country.
Contact Information Taj Carson Email: contact@inciter.io
Phone: 410-366-1779 Website: www.inciter.io
Sample Training Topics
How to Visualize your Fundraising Data How to Create a Logic Model Real World Data Integration: What to Do with What You've Got How to Choose a Reporting Tool Using an Impact Blueprint to Keep from Going Over Budget During a Large Data Project
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
References
Ashley Johnson, Co-CEO, The Literacy Lab, ajohnson@theliteracylab.org Mary Hyde, Director of Research and Evaluation, CNCS, mhyde@cns.gov
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
In-Person
Inspiring Service Inspiring Service operates the nation’s largest set of online guides to active nonprofits in America. Its guides reveal ways people can make a difference in their community. It also operates two matching technologies and virtual event platforms helping to speed the process of creating diverse nonprofit boards and helping experienced professionals connect with nonprofits around a particular need. It also operates a free 1:1 homework help platform connecting volunteers to disadvantaged students.
Contact Information Douglas Bolton Email: doug@inspiringservice.org
Phone: 513-910-2584 Website: https://inspiringservice.org/
Sample Training Topics
Full-service solution for helping the nonprofit sector recovery and create resiliency in a postpandemic world A solution for connecting the public to active nonprofits to help a state rebuild its volunteer ecosystem Using innovative and scalable tools to create WIDER nonprofit boards -- that is, welcoming, inclusive, diverse, equitable and representative Using skilled volunteers to help nonprofits create Scenario Plans to overcome 2020's health, economic and social crisis
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
References
Emily Haber, CEO, Massachusetts Service Alliance, Emily Haber EHaber@Mass-Service.org Ginna Holmes, Executive Director, Michigan Community Service Commission, holmesv@michigan.gov
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Jefts Consulting Jennifer Cowart has been involved with AmeriCorps for over 16 years. She is an AmeriCorps alum and was the Director of two large Texas AmeriCorps programs. She has extensive experience coaching/training AmeriCorps grantees in compliance and high-quality elements, and supporting them in developing systems, documents and processes to ensure a strong foundation. Jennifer has worked with numerous state commissions and their AmeriCorps programs to provide a range of training/technical assistance including program coaching, grant writing, grant/program management, and member/site management. Jennifer has also presented at many state, regional, and national conferences and delivered web-based trainings on various AmeriCorps-specific topics.
Contact Information Jennifer Cowart Email: jeftsconsulting@gmail.com
Phone: 956-827-5298
Sample Training Topics
AmeriCorps Program Bootcamp - Virtual and In-Person National Service Criminal History Checks for AmeriCorps Program and State Commission Staff AmeriCorps Grant Application Development and Submission Support AmeriCorps Planning Grantees - Programmatic and Operational Systems Development Civic Reflection for AmeriCorps Members, Program Staff and State Commission Staff
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Melinda Points, Oklahoma AmeriCorps, Executive Director, mpoints@okamericorps.com Megan Foresman, Michigan Community Service Commission, AmeriCorps Program Officer, ForesmanM@michigan.gov
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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Kinetic Connections Consulting, LLC Dr. Talia Carroll (she/her) ignites change by by providing thoughtfully executed strategy that elevates internal and external relationships and practices that align with organizational goals. As an AmeriCorps alumna, she has a deep appreciation and respect for those who are enraged in direct service, and those who support members. Organizations ready to engage in meaningful, intentional, and transformational education and change select Dr. Carroll to be a collaborative strategist to advance desired or established goals.
Contact Information Talia Carroll Website: https://www.kineticconnectionsconsulting.com
Email: info@drtaliacarroll.com Phone: 405-295-5435
Sample Training Topics
What Living Abroad Taught Me (and can teach you) about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mitigating Bias and Building Inclusivity in the Workplace Goal Setting and Action: Creating Steps and Accountability for Success Strategic Planning for Board Leaders Identity Exploration to Build Relational Capital
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Dr. Callie Womble, The Life of a Scholar, LLC., drcallie@thelifeofascholar.com Bailey Gordon, Nonprofit Consultant, Bailey Gordon Consulting, LLC. baileyannegordon@gmail.com
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
Minority Owned Business
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Kristen Henry Kristen Henry has over 19 years of National Service experience through her roles as AmeriCorps Alum, former Director of National Service at Serve DC- The Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism, and consultant. AmeriCorps consulting services include program and organizational strategy to explore new initiatives or offer feedback on existing models; grant writing support; training and coaching; and process improvement to get programs aligned, structured and compliant. Kristen has provided targeted technical assistance including designing and adapting systems to strengthen AmeriCorps grants management; streamlining and creating policies, procedures, training resources, and tools; delivering training for program staff; and strategizing program design approaches.
Contact Information Kristen Henry Email: kristenlhenry@gmail.com
Phone: 202-294-5376 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenlhenry1
Sample Training Topics
Strategies and Resource Development for State Service Commission Engagement of AmeriCorps Alums AmeriCorps State Program Planning Grant Technical Assistance: Program Design, Application, Infrastructure, Policies, and Procedures AmeriCorps State Program Technical Assistance: Program Design Support (Theory of Change, Logic Model, Data Collection Plan) AmeriCorps State Program Technical Assistance: Policies and Procedures Development
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
References
Maureen Eccleston, Executive Director, PennSERVE, meccleston@pa.gov Erik Miller, AmeriCorps Coordinator, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, Erik.Miller@sschc.org
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KS Solutions Consulting, LLC Kate Scherr-Adams is a skilled professional with insight, passion and energy. She has been providing training and technical assistance to nonprofits, AmeriCorps members and programs for over 15 years. She managed a volunteer center in Baltimore, Maryland and worked for Maryland’s State Commission, providing training to community members, nonprofit staff, AmeriCorps members and businesspeople. For the last 8 years, she has built a consulting practice providing support to organizations. Kate has a strong passion for helping organizations achieve their missions. KS Solutions is a unique consulting firm focused on sustainability and growth of organizations by providing solutions and strategies through project management, stakeholder engagement, organizational development, event planning, strategic planning and professional development.
Contact Information Kate Scherr-Adams Email: kscherr@kssolution.com
Phone: 410-707-8807 Website: www.kssolution.com
Sample Training Topics
Effective Communication: Compassion and Progress (Training session) Storytelling: Taking Others on Your Journey (Training session) Effective and Engaging AmeriCorps Member Recruitment (Training session) Staff Planning Retreat (Facilitation--mission and goal setting, teambuilding for a commission) Corporate Engagement Strategy Development (Consulting/training project)
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Maureen Eccleston, Executive Director, PennServe, meccleston@pa.gov Shana Chaplin, Deputy Chief Of Community Engagement & Faith-Based Partnerships, VolunteerAR, shana.chaplin@dhs.arkansas.gov
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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Leading to Change Over 15 years and 2,000+ examples of customized, onsite training to service learning and non-profit programs in all 50 states
Contact Information Eric Rowles Email: erowles@leadingtochange.com
Phone: 704-595-1789 Website: www.leadingtohange.com
Sample Training Topics
IS THIS THING ON: Dynamic Virtual/Remote Instruction Tools! GENERATIONAL XROADS: When X, Y, & Boomers Collide! PLAYING WITH FIRE: Conflict, Communication, & Your True Colors of Leadership! HARNESSING LIGHTNING: Strategic Planning Comes ALIVE For Your Team! BEYOND RACE: Interactive Tools To Address Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
X
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References Dale Magee, Catalyst Consulting (CEO), magee.dale@gmail.com
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Levantay Enterprise Levantay Vanessa O’Connor is an Associate Professor and results oriented trainer specializing in helping organizations and individuals create sustainable peak performance through proprietary techniques and highquality leadership, career and workforce development trainings on: Emotional Intelligence, Mindset Development, Resilience, and Coach Approach Leadership. Her experience as a teacher is matched with her over ten years’ experience working for media powerhouses such as CBS and MTV. As an expert communicator, teacher and trainer Levantay knows how to command attention, and create interactive and educational trainings that inspire action and lead to real results.
Contact Information Levantay Vanessa O’Connor Email: info@levantay.com
Phone: 718-749-2729
Sample Training Topics
Diversity and Equity Coach Approach Leadership for more effective teams Mindset of Champions for success in work and life Emotional Intelligence
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
References
Monica Lallo, mbst60@gmail.com
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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McMahon Consulting Group, LLC Cole McMahon has devoted his career to making national service more effective. The McMahon Consulting Group runs innovation labs to solve local and regional crises. We help commissions move beyond monitoring, and we help programs do more, tell a better story, and raise more money. MCG provides technical reviews of grant applications prior to submission and develop proposals for new programs. Last year, MCG helped clients secure more than $10M in AmeriCorps*National funds. From using data to bringing out the best in your team, we help you get more work done. Cole has placed AmeriCorps members in 50 states, quadrupled the budgets of two programs, and raised more than $30 million for national service programs. We have a great team, and we get it--we've walked in your shoes.
Contact Information Cole McMahon Email: mcmahonconsultinggroup@verizon.net
Phone: 410-504-9005 Website: www.mcmahonnonprofitsolutions.com
Sample Training Topics
Extreme Program Makeover: Transforming Idaho HealthCorps' partnerships, program support and impact. From a one state start-up to national expansion strategy: Consultation with Lead For America. Support for Commissions: Commissioner Engagement, Citizen Surveys and State Service Planning. NCCC Alumni Engagement Strategy and Implementation Plan Remember the Member: Building Member Agency, Leadership and Recognition training
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Stacey Grant, LISC AmeriCorps Program Director, sgrant@lisc.org Maureen Eccleston, PennSERVE Executive Director, meccleston@pa.gov
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Meche Consulting, LLC At Meche Consulting, LLC, we specialize in training and providing technical assistance related to federal grants & contracts management, financial management, compliance issues, and audit resolution. We can provide TTA through completing on-site and remote evaluations and desk reviews, completing pre-award and post-award assessments, and reviewing financial management systems to ensure compliance with Federal regulations. Susan Meche, owner, is a former senior grants officer at the AmeriCorps Agency. She has over 30 years of experience as a grants officer, accountant, auditor, management analyst, CFO, and operations director with the Federal government, local, and international non-profit organizations.
Contact Information Susan E. Meche Email: Susan@Meche.me
Phone: 817-964-0514
Sample Training Topics
AmeriCorps Fiscal Boot Camp: AmeriCorps grants cycle from post-award to closeout Managing Financial Aspects of an AmeriCorps Grant for New Grantees (NC Commission) Coaching staff on the basics of AmeriCorps financial & grants management (OR Commission) Applying Grant Regulations, Understanding Internal Controls, Documenting Allowable Costs, and Avoiding Common Grant Pitfalls (HI Commission) AmeriCorps Financial & Grants Management (DE Commission)
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
X
X
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Caroline Farmer Executive Director North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service Caroline.Farmer@nc.gov Tracy Lee Interim Executive Director Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service LeeTracy@hawaii.edu
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
Minority Owned Business
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National Youth Leadership Council NYLC brings more than 35 years of experience working with sites across the country and abroad, supporting educators and administrators in advancing civic engagement — whether students are getting started in service-learning, increasing their leadership, or sharpening their focus.
Contact Information Amy Meuers Email: ameuers@nylc.org
Phone: 651-393-5695 Website: www.nylc.org
Sample Training Topics
Climbing the Ladder to Meaningful Youth Adult Partnerships Moving from Passion to Action: Engaging Students in the Service-Learning Process Essentials of Service-Learning Engaging Students in Online Service-Learning Tackling Health & Wellness through Service-Learning
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Curt LaFord, Director of Cadet Programs, Civil Air Patrol Mary Graham, President and CEO, United Ways of Tennessee
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On3Learn, LLC The managing partners at On3Learn have a combined experience in AmeriCorps and State Service Commissions of over 50 years. Our 3 partners were AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps Program Directors, and State Commission staff. We now work directly with State Service Commissions and AmeriCorps programs all over the country to support them in program development, program implementation, data collection, and grant development. Specifically, we have developed courses for the AmeriCorps field that allow individuals to learn at their own pace and at their own time. These courses are available for new applicants, program and Commission staff, site supervisors, and members.
Contact Information On3Learn, LLC Email: info@on3learn.com
Phone: 414-988-3314 Website: www.on3learn.com
Sample Training Topics
National Service Criminal History Checks - Staff Course Building Your AmeriCorps Evidence - 8-Part Staff Course Series The AmeriCorps Application - 5-Part Course Series Life After AmeriCorps Member Series - 2-Part Course AmeriCorps 101 & Prohibited, Allowable, and Unallowable Activities - Site Supervisor Course
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
References
Melinda Points, Executive Director, Oklahoma AmeriCorps, mpoints@okamericorps.com Shelly McAlpin, Executive Director, ServeWyoming, shelly@servewyoming.org
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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Public Allies With 30 years of experience in national service, Public Allies catalyzes the strengths and natural leadership of everyone to accelerate social change. We believe national service is a powerful accelerator for our communities’ untapped talent and a source of leadership innovation within the nonprofit sector. We help AmeriCorps leaders, organizations and commissions develop critical concepts and practices to strengthen equity, social justice, and antiracism. We offer customized workshops, multi-session training series, cohort experiences and individual and group coaching.
Contact Information Erin Guest Email: ering@publicallies.org
Phone: 414-831-0967 Website: www.publicallies.org
Sample Training Topics
Deepening Antiracist Practices Within AmeriCorps Leading for Equity Beyond DEI: Leading for Liberation and Social Justice Nothing About Us Without Us: Asset-Based Practices in National Service
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
References
Marc McAleavey, Executive Director, Serve Indiana, mmcaleavey@serveindiana.gov Dorothy Stoneman, YouthBuild Founder and Opportunity Youth United Founder
Business Type
Minority Owned Business
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Public Impact Advisors Jerry Bertrand has provided approximately 400 full days of financial and grants management training to federal agencies and grantees of all types (state, local, tribal, nonprofit, higher education), including State Commissions and other CNCS grantees and sub-grantees. He also provides financial and grants management consulting and coaching, drawing from his experience in government and the nonprofit sector, including over 15 years with a state service commission.
Contact Information Jerry Bertrand Email: jerrybertrand@gmail.com
Phone: 512-497-3322 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertrandjerry/
Sample Training Topics
Grants Management Operational and Internal Control Review Full life cycle grants management training and coaching for federal grant recipients and subrecipients Development of AmeriCorps monitoring tools Subrecipient monitoring desk reviews/site visits for state service commissions Federally Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate proposal preparation
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Amy Salinas, CAC Consulting, cacconsulting@hotmail.com Cathy Plager, Executive Director, Serve Nebraska, cathleen.plager@nebraska.gov
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Sara St. Laurent Sara St. Laurent led the YouthBuild USA AmeriCorps team for 16 years, and worked on all aspects of the AmeriCorps grant, including two OIG audits. Sara is now a consultant for Mass Service Alliance, creating a TA plan and providing direct TA for Planning Grantees, and for YouthBuild USA, supporting OIG audit close out. Sara’s areas of expertise are federal grant management, policy writing, systems creation, direct TA to grantees and subgrantees, budget management, risk management, and grant writing.
Contact Information Sara St. Laurent Email: sarastlaurent8@gmail.com
Phone: 617-308-2499
Sample Training Topics
Planning Grantee Technical Assistance consulting project with MSA OIG Audit Resolution consulting project with YouthBuild USA Subgrant budget development, management, and oversight TA AmeriCorps Program Development, implementation and compliance TA
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
References
Beth McGuinness, Mass Service Alliance, Deputy Director, bmcguinness@mass-service.org Matt Fisher, YouthBuild USA, Senior Director of AmeriCorps, mfisher@youthbuild.org
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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Social Impact Associates, LLC Rosa Moreno is President of Social Impact Associates, a consulting firm based in Washington, DC that partners with government, philanthropy, and nonprofits to design innovative and effective solutions to address critical social issues. Rosa specializes in strengthening social sector organizations to improve outcomes and grow their reach and impact. Rosa has extensive history working in the national service field at the state and national level in leadership roles that focused on making a year of service a common expectation and opportunity. In prior roles, she led efforts at CNCS to support the formulation of public and private partnerships to expand national service opportunities as well as her role as Deputy Director of AmeriCorps. Her experience also includes designing and supporting AmeriCorps programs in her roles working at the Texas and Massachusetts State Service Commissions.
Contact Information Rosa Moreno Email: rosamoreno21@gmail.com
Phone: 202-924-5577 Website: https://www.socialimpactassociates.org/
Sample Training Topics
AmeriCorps Member Orientation - Train the Trainer Program Design – Consulting Project AmeriCorps Program Staff Development & Coaching – Consulting Project Standard Operating Procedures for State Commissions – Consulting Project Strategic Planning – Consulting Project
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Kristen Bennett, Chief Strategy Officer, Service Year Alliance, kbennett@serviceyear.org Dreama Gentry, Executive Director, Partners for Education at Berea College, gentryd@berea.edu
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
Minority Owned Business
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Stone 2 Bread LLC Stone 2 Bread LLC is a minority and women owned business that assists for profit and not for profit organizations through consulting, program development, and helping them to acquire funding. They have provided Training and Technical Assistance to state commissions as well as other government organizations. Their team members have served as AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps*State and AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Directors, Volunteer Coordinators, and in Grants Management. Some of their areas of expertise include: Member Recruitment & Retention, Life After AmeriCorps, Alumni & Member Engagement, AmeriCorps Program & Management, and Volunteer Management. They also have assisted organizations with transitioning from in-person to virtual live training for their members.
Contact Information Norma Johnson Email: norma@stone2bread.com
Phone: 302-257-8024 Website: www.stone2bread.com
Sample Training Topics
How to Create A Rewarding AmeriCorps Member & Alumni Experience How to Recruit, Interview, & Retain Volunteers How to Create a Road Map for Success During Your Service Year How to Create Your Volunteer Handbook Get Fired Up: How to Develop Your Personal Mission Statement
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
References
Charles Harris, Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Service, AmeriCorps*Delaware Program Director, Charles.A.Harris@delaware.gov, Tara Wiggins, Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Service, AmeriCorps*Delaware Program Officer, tara.wiggins@delaware.gov
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
Minority Owned Business
Tecce Consulting Kris Tecce is a former Commission Staff and CNCS TTA provider with over 25 years of experience working with nonprofits, state and local governments. She has a varied background of grant compliance, finance and accounting that include regulatory information, UGG, GAAP and financial analysis. She has defined, developed and set up many new finance systems with strong internal controls for large and small non-profit organizations. She has led dozens of Single Audits (formerly A133) without findings. She has conducted hundreds of workshops and seminars on the fundamentals and complexity of responsible and efficient fiscal management including the development of a multiday comprehensive training for 20 to 300 people.
Contact Information Kris Tecce Email: ktecce@yahoo.com
Phone: 617-504-6547
Sample Training Topics
OIG Audit Preparation Fiscal BootCamp Fiscal Monitoring Risk Assessment
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
References
Audrey Jackson, Fiscal/Grants Officer, Serve Nebraska, audrey.jackson@nebraska.gov Monica Ritchie, Executive Director, Mississippi Commission, mritchie@ihl.state.ms.us
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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The Dr. Alex Gee Group Dr. Gee is the Lead Pastor of Fountain of Life Covenant Church, a multiracial, multigenerational and multi-class congregation in Madison, WI. He also pioneered The Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development, a non-profit organization that inspires, develops and mobilizes emerging African American leaders to become partners in revitalizing and transforming our community. Most recently, Gee has launched a citywide movement called Justified Anger. Gee’s efforts have included educating, coaching and mobilizing white allies, as well as building capacity and networking opportunities for Madison’s Black emerging leaders, in order to build social cohesion that will lead to the creation of sustainable solutions for addressing our problems together.
Contact Information Dr. Alex Gee Email: agee@nehemiah.org
Phone: 608-257-2453 Website: www.alexgee.com
Sample Training Topics
"Making Sure Your Help Doesn't Hurt", Keynote and Discussion for Serve Illinois “Real Community Transformation”, Keynote for Princeton Theological Seminary “Making Diversity Count”, keynote for the UW-Madison Diversity Forum “Playing for Keeps”, for the Milwaukee Bucks NBA organization “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not a Zero-Sum Game", American Family Enterprise Huddle
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
X
X
X
X
X
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Jeanne Duffy, Executive Director, Serve Wisconsin, Jeanne.Duffy@wisconsin.gov Scott McFarland, Executive Director, Missouri Community Service Commission, Scott.McFarland@ded.mo.gov
Business Type
Minority Owned Business
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The Edge Led by firm Principal Mark Eutsler, Ph.D., Ed.D., The Edge provides facilitating, consulting, and coaching services to organizational leaders to sharpen their advantage by maximizing their individual capacities and effectiveness. The Edge facilitating designs and delivers curriculum and instruction for training that is relevant to the learner. The Edge consulting provides a strategic agenda for organizations specializing in the areas of intentional leadership as governance, comprehensive communications, marketing, and resource development. The Edge coaching collaborates with leaders to hone an intrinsic desire to achieve goals and be intentional about accomplishing the future they have envisioned.
Contact Information Mark L. Eutsler, Ph.D., Ed.D., Ed.S. Email: eutsler@tctc.com
Phone: 765-426-0195 Website: http://theedgeadvantage.net/
Sample Training Topics
Developing Deeper Commissioner Advocacy Intentional Governance Yields Measurable Results Strategic Agenda Summit – Aligning Values, Vision, and Mission Leveraging Resource Development by Articulating Social Dividends Governance as Leadership--Doing What You Say and Reporting the Results
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Marc McAleavey, Serve Indiana Commission, Executive Director, mmcaleavey@serveindiana.gov David Reingold, Purdue University, Justin S. Morrill Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, reingold@purdue.edu
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The SISGI Group The SISGI Group is a leading provider of training and strategic planning services for national service programs and commissions. From webinars to full-day training sessions, our consultants are experts in custom interactive training to meet the specialized learning of diverse participants. Including technical assistance to planning grantees and programs, our customized strategy services deliver actionoriented and goal-focused outcomes for all stakeholders. We specialize in innovative strategies, including crafting digital and green operating systems to limit paper waste and learning management systems to minimize administrative costs while improving efficiency. Regardless of the project, we can access the talent to support your needs.
Contact Information Thenera Bailey Email: consulting@sisgigroup.org
Phone: 201-205-0630 Website: www.sisgigroup.org
Sample Training Topics
Inclusive Leadership - DEI Training Series for Organizations, Staff, Board Members and Volunteers Being a Good Ally - How to Understand and Advocate for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Program Management Training Series Life After AmeriCorps Series - Interviewing, Telling Your AmeriStory, Resume Bootcamp, Being a Good Ally, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue, Mindfulness Invisible Office - Best Practices for Remote Work
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Maureen Eccleston, PennSERVE, Executive Director, meccleston@pa.gov Melissa Georges, Serve Connecticut, Senior Training Officer, Melissa.Georges@ct.gov
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
Minority Owned Business
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Think For Good & The Service Nerd Collective Tray Deadwyler leads The Service Nerd — a collective of consultancies and nonprofit organizations supporting you as a leader, your team, and organizations that lead differently. Tray has more than 18 years of service within the nonprofit sector with the majority of his tenure (16 years) supporting the national service movement. From growing the national service portfolio at large foundations to cocreating innovative community interventions, he has harnessed the various forms of philanthropy to empower individuals and organizations to take action within communities. His civic transcript has spanned such organizations as the AmeriCorps*NCCC, American Red Cross and Points of Light Foundation. The Service Nerd is unique as it specializes in building effective systems and providing the training and support to ensure teams have the capacity and capabilities to implement those systems successfully. Tray holds credentials in volunteer management (CVM), life coaching (CLC), and specialty in cognitive behavioral coaching (CBC).
Contact Information Tray T.S. Deadwyler, CVM, CLC, CBC Email: tray@thinkforgood.org Phone: 404-530-9315
Website: https://www.theservicenerd.com or www.thinkforgood.org
Sample Training Topics
Mindful Life, Mindful Leadership Developing Your Resilience and Grit Living and Leading with Intentionally Convening, Communication, & Care during COVID Developing High Impact Programs
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Kimberly Brown, Virginia State Service Commission, kimberly.brown@dss.virginia.gov Hannah Stone, AmeriCorps Program Officer, Volunteer West Virginia, Hannah.d.stone@wv.gov
Business Type
Minority Owned Business
Thomas P. Miller and Associates TPMA is a national evaluation consulting firm that has worked with AmeriCorps programs, State Service Commissions, and ASC to conduct evaluations and provide tailored group trainings and one-on-one coaching sessions. These virtual or in-person trainings build capacity for data collection, performance measurement, and evaluation. Over the past five years, TPMA has worked with 31 individual AmeriCorps programs and we have provided large group trainings for Commission staff through ASC and all of California Volunteers’ and Serve Indiana’s grantees. We have a passion for demonstrating how evaluation and data can be useful and helping AmeriCorps programs build their capacity and capabilities.
Contact Information Laura Waldman Email: lwaldman@tpma-inc.com
Phone: 630-269-0758 Website: www.tpma-inc.com
Sample Training Topics
High-Quality Data Collection Tips and Tricks Performance Measurement 101 Intro to Program Evaluation Intro to Logic Models One-on-One Consulting on Refinement of Performance Measures, Data Collection Tools, Logic Models, and Evaluation Plans
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
X
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Cassandra Gillenwater, Serve Indiana, Director of Grants, ckellogggillenwater@serveindiana.gov Tara Baltzley, California Volunteers, Sr, Program Officer, tara.baltzley@californiavolunteers.ca.gov
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United Way of Utah County Bill Hulterstrom has more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit management and volunteer management. Hulterstrom has 13 years of experience teaching marketing classes in an MPA program and 30 years of experience teaching volunteer and nonprofit workshops. Bill has trained at numerous state and regional conferences on topics including marketing, board governance, asset-based community development, and influencer training. Bill Hulterstrom has been with United Way of Utah County for the past 25 years; he currently serves as president and CEO.
Contact Information Bill Hulterstrom Email: Billh@unitedwayuc.org
Phone: 801-691-5301
Sample Training Topics
Recruiting and Keeping the Best Volunteers Using Skills Based Volunteers Commission Governance--the role of productive commission or board members Rethinking the Strategic Plan/Board retreat facilitator Asset Based Volunteering--Building on the strengths of our volunteers and communities
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Cat Keen, Volunteer Florida, National Service Programs Director, cat@volunteerflorida.org Renee Bade, Serve Idaho, Program Supervisor, renee.bade@labor.idaho.gov
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Verve Exchange Consulting Each year Shannon engages hundreds of individuals from a variety of sectors through high-powered workshops, speaking engagements and coaching activities. Shannon is also a skilled strategist and consultant with an extensive background in community building and the development of program theory. Shannon’s extensive experience with National Service programming includes two terms of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA and employment as the Statewide Training Officer for Montana Commission on Community Service, Program Manager with the Montana Campus Compact, and Program Manager and Director of Programs with the Montana Conservation Corps. She is known for her positive energy, strength of character and humor.
Contact Information Shannon Stober Email: shannon@verveexchange.com
Phone: 406-439-4436
Sample Training Topics
Beyond the Rules Management Training Series Facilitative Leadership Series Cycle of Service Tips and Tools Strategic Frameworks for Member and Supervisor Development Community Building Institute
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
X
X
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Sarah Sadowski, Grants Manager, Montana Commission of Community Service, ssadowsi@mt.gov Megan McLeod, AmeriCorps Program Officer & Training Coordinator, N.C. Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service, Megan.McLeod@nc.gov
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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VolunteerPro | Tobi Johnson & Associates Tobi Johnson is an expert and master trainer with over 25 years direct, boots-onthe-ground experience in nonprofit and public sector organizations. She is known for her modern thought leadership, highly practical evidence-based strategies, and innovative, “big hat” thinking around volunteerism and service. She has delivered keynotes and workshops at numerous state service commission conferences. In 2015, she launched VolunteerPro, a training hub for leaders of volunteers. She has partnered to offer VolunteerPro community memberships to commission networks to build capacity in volunteer engagement. Her firm conducts the Volunteer Management Progress Report survey, offering trends and benchmarks in volunteer management.
Contact Information Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA Email: tobi@volpro.net Phone: 206-799-9038
Website: https://volpro.net or https://tobijohnson.com/
Sample Training Topics
Rural Volunteer Management Curriculum Design & Development – Volunteer WV Virtual Volunteerism Immersion Workshop – Volunteer Florida Volunteer Engagement Initiative – MI Service Commission Leadership Circle Virtual Volunteer Management Training Series – NV Commission Leadership in a Changing World (Keynote) & Volunteer Management (Workshop) – Serve OH
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
X
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Jovita Woodrich, MSW Volunteer Services Director, Volunteer Florida, jovita@volunteerflorida.org Hawley Carlson, Executive Director, Volunteer West Virginia, Hawley.R.Carlson@wv.gov
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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VQ Volunteer Strategies VQ Volunteer Strategies president, Beth Steinhorn, has provided training services for multiple state service commissions and AmeriCorps programs across the US including presentations at ASC regional conferences, training for the Delaware State Office of Volunteerism, Maine Commission for Community Service, Serve Alaska, Serve Ohio, and Spark the Change Colorado, and technical assistance and training for the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits.
Contact Information Beth Steinhorn Email: Beth@VQStrategies.com
Phone: 303-669-6418 Website: www.vqstrategies.com
Sample Training Topics
Measuring and Communicating Volunteer Impact Rethinking Volunteer Recognition Consulting on Training and Onboarding Virtually in a COVID-19 World Nurturing a Team Across the Ether Strategic Planning for Volunteer Engagement: Your GPS to Future Success
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
X
X
X
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Kelly Wing, New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits, Program and Communications Coordinator, KWing@NHNonprofits.org Kristy Judd, Spark the Change Colorado, Executive Director, KJudd@SparktheChangeColorado.org
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Wordcraft LLC Becky Eason has provided training and technical assistance to AmeriCorps Agency programs on a variety of levels, from one-on-one coaching with individual AmeriCorps programs, to all-day training sessions, to presentations at regional ASC conferences the last four years. The areas on which Becky has provided service are grant writing, evaluation design, and program evaluation, but she also brings expertise in strategic planning and leadership coaching to the table. Becky particularly enjoys working with agencies to understand how they can best evaluate their work, so they can use the evidence of their effectiveness with funders, partners, and other stakeholders.
Contact Information Becky J Eason Email: becky.eason@wordcraftks.com
Phone: 785-218-7655 Website: www.wordcraftks.com
Sample Training Topics
Using Evaluation Results to Keep your Program Strong & Healthy Step by Step: Conducting a Pain-Free Evaluation Connecting the Dots between Objectives, Evaluation, Data, & Best Practice Top 10 Tips for Fabulous Grant Proposals AmeriCorps Grant Reviewer Training: How to Get High-Quality Reviews
Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members
AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program
X
X
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
State Service Commission
Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program
X
T/TA Delivery Method(s)
Virtual
Hybrid
In-Person
References
Jessica Noble, Director, Kansas Volunteer Commission, jnoble@ksde.org Sam Sokolove, Executive Director, Serve New Mexico Commission, samuel.sokolove@state.nm.us
Business Type
Woman Owned Business
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