Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory - 2019 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
Introduction 4
Training Topic Chart 5-10
501 Commons 11
Aligned Impact Consulting Services 12
America’s Service Commissions (ASC) 13
Angela Abdur-Rasheed 14
Jerry Bertrand 15
Big Purpose Big Impact 16
Do Good, Be Good 17
Envision Prosperity 18
Galaxy Digital 19
GermaineLIFE/Nancy Greene 20
Grant STEPS Consulting Group 21
Kristen Henry 22
Honegger Consulting, LLC 23
Bill Hulterstrom 24
ICF 25
Janis Glenn/Pathways Coaching & Consulting 26
Jefts Consulting 27
KS Solutions 28
Leading to Change 29
McMahon Consulting Group 30
Meche Consulting 31
On3Learn 32
Amy Salinas 33
The Service Nerd (Think for Good)/The Complementor/The 34 C4 Group The SISGI Group 36
2 Tecce Consulting 38
Thomas P. Miller and Associates 39
Tobi Johnson & Associates/Volunteer Pro 40
Verve Exchange 42
VQ Volunteer Strategies 43
Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative 44
WordCraft, LLC 45
3 INTRODUCTION
America’s Service Commission’s 2019 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 2019 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 5-10.
Should you have any questions about the 2019 Training and Technical Assistance Directory or need assistance finding a qualified trainer or consultant, please contact Rachel Bruns, Deputy Director at [email protected].
4 TRAINING TOPIC CHART
AMERICORPS FISCAL/ AMERICORPS PROGRAM BOARD DEVELOPMENT & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT GRANT MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT Jerry Bertrand Aligned Impact America’s Service 501 Commons Consulting Services Commissions Envision Prosperity Do Good, Be Good Do Good, Be Good Aligned Impact Consulting Services GermaineLIFE GermaineLIFE GermaineLIFE Envision Prosperity
Kristen Henry Kristen Henry Grant STEPS Consulting Galaxy Digital Group Honegger Consulting, LLC Janis Glenn/Pathways Bill Hulterstrom GermaineLIFE Coaching & Consulting Jefts Consulting Jefts Consulting KS Solutions Grant STEPS Consulting Group McMahon Consulting KS Solutions Leading to Change Kristen Henry Group Meche Consulting, LLC Leading to Change McMahon Consulting Bill Hulterstrom Group On3Learn On3Learn The SISGI Group Janis Glenn/Pathways Coaching & Consulting Tecce Consulting Amy Salinas Verve Exchange KS Solutions
The Service Nerd (Think Leading to Change for Good)/The Complementor/The C4 Group The SISGI Group McMahon Consulting Group Verve Exchange Amy Salinas
The Service Nerd (Think for Good)/The Complementor/The C4 Group The SISGI Group
Verve Exchange
DISASTER SERVICES DIVERSITY & DISABILITY GRANT WRITING, GRANT WRITING & INCLUSION EDITING, FEEDBACK GRANT REVIEW 501 Commons GermaineLIFE Aligned Impact Consulting Aligned Impact Consulting Services Services Aligned Impact Consulting Jefts Consulting Jerry Bertrand Jerry Bertrand Services Galaxy Digital Leading to Change GermaineLIFE Kristen Henry
Honegger Consulting, LLC On3Learn Grant STEPS Consulting Jefts Consulting Group
5 McMahon Consulting Amy Salinas Kristen Henry McMahon Consulting Group Group The SISGI Group The SISGI Group Jefts Consulting On3Learn
McMahon Consulting Amy Salinas Group On3Learn The Service Nerd (Think for Good/The Complementor/The C4 Group) Amy Salinas The SISGI Group
The Service Nerd (Think for Thomas P. Miller and Good/The Complementor/ Associates The C4 Group) The SISGI Group WordCraf LLC
Thomas P. Miller and Associates WordCraft LLC
GRANTMAKING LEADERSHIP LIFE AFTER AMERICORPS MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS Aligned Impact Consulting 501 Commons Angela Abdur-Rasheed Angela Abdur-Rasheed Services Jerry Bertrand Angela Abdur-Rasheed Aligned Impact Aligned Impact Consulting Consulting Services Services The Service Nerd (Think for Aligned Impact Consulting Do Good, Be Good Bill Hulterstrom Good/The Complementor/ Services The C4 Group) The SISGI Group Jerry Bertrand GermaineLIFE KS Solutions
WordCraft LLC Do Good, Be Good Kristen Henry McMahon Consulting Group GermaineLIFE Jefts Consulting The SISGI Group
Janis Glenn/Pathways On3Learn Tobi Johnson & Coaching & Consulting Associates/Volunteer Pro KS Solutions Amy Salinas
Leading to Change The Service Nerd (Think for Good/The Complementor/The C4 Group) McMahon Consulting The SISGI Group Group Amy Salinas Verve Exchange
6 The Service Nerd (Think for Good/The Complementor/The C4 Group) The SISGI Group
Tobi Johnson & Associates/Volunteer Pro Verve Exchange
MEETING FACILITATION MEMBER ORIENTATION & MEMBER RECRUITMENT PERFORMANCE/IMPACT TRAINING & RETENTION MEASUREMENT Angela Abdur-Rasheed Angela Abdur-Rasheed Angela Abdur-Rasheed 501 Commons
Aligned Impact Consulting Aligned Impact Consulting Aligned Impact Consulting Aligned Impact Consulting Services Services Services Services Do Good, Be Good Do Good, Be Good Do Good, Be Good Big Purpose, Big Impact
Janis Glenn/Pathways GermaineLIFE Jefts Consulting GermaineLIFE Coaching & Consulting KS Solutions Grant STEPS Consulting On3Learn Grant STEPS Consulting Group Group Leading to Change Kristen Henry Amy Salinas ICF
McMahon Consulting Jefts Consulting The Service Nerd (Think Jefts Consulting Group for Good/The Complementor/The C4 Group) Amy Salinas McMahon Consulting The SISGI Group KS Solutions Group The Service Nerd (Think On3Learn Verve Exchange On3Learn for Good/The Complementor/The C4 Group) The SISGI Group Amy Salinas Amy Salinas
Thomas P. Miller and The Service Nerd (Think The Service Nerd (Think Associates for Good/The for Good/The Complementor/The C4 Complementor/The C4 Group) Group) Verve Exchange The SISGI Group The SISGI Group
Thomas P. Miller and Thomas P. Miller and Associates Associates Verve Exchange Tobi Johnson & Associates/Volunteer Pro Verve Exchange
WordCraft LLC
7 PROGRAM PROGRAM EVALUATION PROGRAM PUBLIC POLICY/ADVOCACY DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT & EDUCATION TRAINING Aligned Impact Consulting Big Purpose, Big Impact Aligned Impact America’s Service Services Consulting Services Commissions America’s Service GermaineLIFE Jerry Bertrand The SISGI Group Commissions Jerry Bertrand Grant STEPS Consulting Do Good, Be Good Tobi Johnson & Associates/ Group Volunteer Pro GermaineLIFE ICF Envision Prosperity
Grant STEPS Consulting KS Solutions GermaineLIFE Group Kristen Henry McMahon Consulting Kristen Henry Group Jefts Consulting The SISGI Group Jefts Consulting
McMahon Consulting Thomas P. Miller and KS Solutions Group Associates On3Learn Tobi Johnson & Leading to Change Associates/Volunteer Pro Amy Salinas Wisconsin Evaluation McMahon Consulting Collaborative Group The Service Nerd (Think WordCraft LLC On3Learn for Good/The Complementor/The C4 Group) The SISGI Group Amy Salinas
Thomas P. Miller and The Service Nerd (Think Associates for Good/The Complementor/The C4 Group) Tobi Johnson & The SISGI Group Associates/Volunteer Pro Verve Exchange Tobi Johnson & Associates/Volunteer Pro Verve Exchange
RESOURCE SERVICE ENTERPRISE SERVICE LEARNING STATE SERVICE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING/CONSULTING COMMISSION OPERATIONS Big Purpose, Big Impact Envision Prosperity Kristen Henry Aligned Impact Consulting Services The Service Nerd (Think McMahon Consulting Leading to Change America’s Service for Good/The Group Commissions Complementor/The C4 Group)
8 The SISGI Group The Service Nerd (Think The Service Nerd (Think Jerry Bertrand for Good/The for Good/The Complementor/The C4 Complementor/The C4 Group) Group) The SISGI Group The SISGI Group The SISGI Group
Verve Exchange Thomas P. Miller and Associates Verve Exchange
STATE SERVICE PLAN STRATEGIC PLANNING SUPERVISORY & SITE VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT America’s Service 501 Commons Aligned Impact Consulting 501 Commons Commissions Services McMahon Consulting Aligned Impact Consulting Amy Salinas Aligned Impact Consulting Group Services Services The SISGI Group Amy Salinas Do Good, Be Good America’s Service Commissions Do Good, Be Good GermaineLIFE Envision Prosperity
GermaineLIFE Jefts Consulting Galaxy Digital
Grant STEPS Consulting KS Solutions Grant STEPS Consulting Group Group ICF McMahon Consulting Bill Hulterstrom Group KS Solutions On3Learn Janis Glenn/Pathways Coaching & Consulting Leading to Change The Service Nerd (Think KS Solutions for Good/The Complementor/The C4 Group) McMahon Consulting The SISGI Group The Service Nerd (Think Group for Good/The Complementor/The C4 Group) The Service Nerd (Think Tobi Johnson & The SISGI Group for Good/The Associates/Volunteer Pro Complementor/The C4 Group) The SISGI Group Verve Exchange Tobi Johnson & Associates/Volunteer Pro Thomas P. Miller and Verve Exchange Associates Tobi Johnson & VQ Volunteer Strategies Associates/Volunteer Pro Verve Exchange
WordCraft LLC
9 OTHER TRAINING TOPICS
Aligned Impact Consulting Services Effective management coaching; theory of change/logic model; compliance monitoring; conflict resolution; stress management; interim executive/director/program officer/ training officer America’s Service Commissions Commission Strengths Accelerator
Big Purpose, Big Impact Theory of Change, Evidence, Data Collection Tools & Systems; Business-Nonprofit Partnerships Bill Hulterstrom Community Development
Galaxy Digital Community Engagement; Sub-Grantee Communication, Management, and Reporting Services Honegger Consulting, LLC Audit Preparation; Audit Response; Audit Resolution
Janis Glenn/Pathways Coaching & Consulting Management Coaching for National Service Leaders; Older Adult Volunteers; Building Leadership Resilience; Staff Training & Development Jerry Bertrand Development and Improvement of Policies, Procedures and Systems; Grant Monitoring; Resolution of Audit and Compliance Issues; 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance); Grants Management Lifecycle Leading to Change Staff Training and Development; Event Management/Event Volunteers; Customer Service; Generational Diversity McMahon Consulting Group Commissioner Engagement; Civic Engagement vs. Opioids
On3Learn Data Collection
The SISGI Group Technology; Collaboration and Partnerships; Remote Operations; Program Replication and Expansion Thomas P. Miller and Associates Tool Development; Capacity Assessment Creation; Logic Model Development Tobi Johnson & Associates/Volunteer Pro Trends in Volunteerism and Civic Engagement; Trends in Volunteer Management; Change Management; Connecting with Todayʻs Audiences Using Todayʻs Technology; Community Organizing 101 Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative Building capacity around data use and structures
10 501 Commons
Under the Volunteer Generation Fund, we provided technical assistance to many of the state's volunteer centers and programs that are part of the United Way hands-on network. Technical assistance included review and advice on improving websites, identifying model programs, assistance in providing replication of those programs in volunteer centers statewide, and individual strategic and development plans for volunteer centers. We supported development of the Volunteer Centers of Washington (an association of volunteer centers) including development of their website and identification of resource materials. We staffed the creation of two communication tools and plans for state services, and we have advocated extensively for funding for volunteerism with the state's major philanthropic organizations. In addition, we operate the state's largest skill-based volunteer program, the Executive Service Corps. We have delivered a broad array of capacity building services to the state's nonprofits using those skill-based volunteers who contribute over $1 million in services each year. These programs include emergency planning and continuity planning of programs that have been recognized by ASC as a model program. We have delivered the Volunteer Impact Program and Volunteer Manager Corps program to over 250 volunteer programs in Washington State.
Training Topics:
Board Development & Engagement Civic Engagement Disaster Services Leadership Development
Performance/Impact Measurement Strategic Planning Volunteer Management
References:
Carolyn Cunningham, Manager United Way of (206) 461-3700 [email protected] of Planning & Special Initiatives King County
Amber Martin-Jahn, Executive Serve (360) 902-0669 amber.martin- Director Washington [email protected]
Contact: Isaac Wagnitz 1200 112th Ave South, #1101 Seattle, WA 98144
E: [email protected] Ph: (206) 682-6704 www.501commons.org
11 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.
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Program Management Civic Engagement Compliance Monitoring Conflict Resolution Disaster Services Effective Management Coaching Grant Writing, Editing, Feedback Grant Writing & Grant Review Grantmaking Interim Exec. Director/Program Officer/Training Officer Leadership Development Life After AmeriCorps Marketing & Communications Meeting Facilitation Member Orientation & Training Member Recruitment & Retention Performance Impact/Measurement Program Development Program Management & Training State Service Commission Operations Strategic Planning Stress Management Supervisory & Site Management Theory of Change/Logic Model Volunteer Management
References:
Angela Pinckard-Hale, SBP, Inc. 504.635.9333 [email protected] National AmeriCorps Director
Carson Carroll, Director South Carolina 803.608.9143 [email protected] Service Commission
Contact: Brent Kossick 116 Beth Hope Lane E: [email protected] Columbia, SC 29210 Ph: 803-470-2025
12 America’s Service Commissions (ASC)
America’s Service Commissions (ASC), formerly known as the Association of State Service Commissions, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing and promoting the 52 state service commissions across the United States. Our mission is to lead and elevate the state service network. ASC’s work is focused in four core areas including National Representation, Advocacy, Membership Services, and Peer-to-Peer Support.
Training Topics:
Board Development and Engagement Public Policy/Advocacy Education Commission Strengths Accelerator State Service Commission Operations
Conference/Event Planning State Service Plan Development Program Development Strategies Volunteer Management Competencies
References:
Paula Kaiser VanDam Michigan Dept. of [email protected] Human Services
Adam Lounsbury Volunteer Iowa (515) 725-3099 [email protected]
Contact: Rachel Bruns E: [email protected] Ph: (515) 720-5892 www.statecommissions.org
13 Angela Abdur-Rasheed
Since 2010, Angela Abdur-Rasheed has trained and facilitated workshops on various topics for AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps directors/commissioners/ supervisors, and on the national level through the Corporation for National and Community Service. Some of those training topics include recruitment and retention, media relations, life afer AmeriCorps, elevator speeches, program management, racial justice, business etiquette, resume writing and career building, public speaking, orientation and pre-service orientation, planning a training calendar, motivating members and supervisors, vision board and professional development plan training, program development and management, communication strategies, sexual harassment training, collaboration and more.
Training Topics:
Leadership Development Life Afer AmeriCorps Marketing & Communications Meeting Facilitation
Member Orientation & Training Member Recruitment & Retention
References:
Cesily Means, Senior Alabama (334) 242-1565 [email protected] AmerCorps Program Governor’s Office of Officer Volunteer Services Joan Witherspoon Norris, YWCA Central (205) 322-9922 [email protected] Director of Social Justice Alabama
Contact: Angela Abdur-Rasheed 309 23rd Street North Birmingham, AL 35203
E: [email protected] Ph: (205) 322-9922
14 Jerry Bertrand
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.
Training Topics:
2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management Development and Improvement of Policies, Grant Monitoring Procedures and Systems
Grant Writing, Editing, Feedback Grant Writing and Grant Review Grantmaking Grants Management Lifecycle
Leadership Development Program Development Program Management and Training Resolution of Audit and Compliance Issues
State Service Commission Operations
References:
Cathleen Plager ServeNebraska (402) 471-6227 [email protected] Amy Salinas CAC Consulting (512) 294-3370 [email protected]
Contact: Jerry Bertrand, Independent Consultant 9408 Big View Drive Austin, TX 78730
E: [email protected] Ph: (512) 497-3322 www.linkedin.com/in/bertrandjerry
15 Big Purpose Big Impact
Susan Hyatt of Big Purpose Big Impact has worked extensively with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and its grantees (Governors' Commissions on National and Community Service and National Service Programs - AmeriCorps State and National, VISTA, Learn and Serve America, and Senior Corps’ FGP, SCP, and RSVP) since 1995 providing consulting, facilitation, curriculum design, and training. She has created state, regional, and national training programs on a wide variety of topics including program evaluation and performance measurement, leadership, board development, and strategic public-private and trisector partnerships, and using technology to enhance program performance.
In addition, Susan served as one of three training and technical assistance managers engaged in organization development with state service commissions for 18 years, providing commission retreats, new executive director and staff training, strategic and state service planning, grant review and management consulting, and is a specialist in commissioner development. With the Aguirre Division of JBS International Team, Susan planned more than 15 regional and national commissioner development institutes. She has also worked with ASC to provide sustainability training and develop a new program officer curriculum.
Training Topics:
Performance/Impact Measurement Program Evaluation Resource Development
References:
Cat Keen, National Volunteer Florida (850) 414-7400 x [email protected] Service Program Director 107
Beth Tailleur, Senior New York State (518) 473-8882 [email protected] Program Administrator Commission
Contact: Susan Hyatt 1305 South Elm St. Denver, CO. 80222
E: [email protected] Ph: (303) 512-3994 www.bigpurposebigimpact.com
16 Do Good, Be Good
As an AmeriCorps alumna and former Project Director, VISTA program sponsor and NCCC Team sponsor, Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom of Do Good, Be Good brings extensive experience to training and technical assistance for National Service Programs and Commissions. She specializes in webinars for AmeriCorps State Programs and Commission Staff. 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 on meeting facilitation.
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Program Management Board Development & Engagement Leadership Development Life Afer AmeriCorps
Meeting Facilitation Member Orientation & Training Member Recruitment & Retention Program Management & Training
Strategic Planning Supervisory & Site Management
References:
Jennifer Flannery, MPS Arizona Supreme (602) 452-3177 [email protected] Program Specialist Court AmeriCorps Angela Pinckard-Hale, SBP (504) 635-9333 [email protected] National AmeriCorps and HR Director
Contact: Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom 3224 N Grandview Dr Flagstaff, AZ 86004
E: [email protected] Ph: (928) 224-0504 www.sharonspeaks.com
17 Envision Prosperity
Pam Zeutenhorst, CVA, has more than 20 years’ experience in volunteer administration in nonprofits and public sector. From 2008 to 2015, she served as Training/ Inclusion and Program Officer for the Maine Commission for Community Service. Prior to 2008, Pam worked as a Volunteer Center Manager & RSVP Project director in Northern California. Pam has served on state and national committees supporting volunteering and inclusion of people with disabilities in service. In 2013, Pam served as Commission lead staff for the Service Enterprise Initiative in Maine and became a certified Service Enterprise trainer. She continues her work with the Service Enterprise Initiative through Points of Light. Currently, Pam working with a United Way of the Tri- Valley, Farmington ME, to adapt the Service Enterprise model to small, rural municipalities. A strong volunteer and service advocate, Pam co-founded Envision Prosperity in April 2015 to leverage personal passion and human capital to do good. Through her business, Pam has identified a cadre of dynamic consultants to work with her to support effective human and program management bringing more than 30 years of experience working with National Service Programs.
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management Civic Engagement Program Management & Training Service Enterprise Training/Consulting
Volunteer Management
References:
Christine Gardner, Missouri Community (573) 526-0463 [email protected] Field Program Officer Service Commission Michael Ashmore, Maine Commission for (207) 624-7734 [email protected] Training and Program Community Service Development Officer
Contact:
Pam Zeutenhorst 7 Easy Street Litchfield, ME 04350
E: [email protected] Ph: (207) 370-9481 http://www.envision-prosperity.com
18 Galaxy Digital
Galaxy Digital is a leading provider of volunteer management sofware. The company’s Get Connected and related Connect Platforms enable state and local organizations/sites to link together to share data, volunteer opportunities, and reporting. Galaxy is proud to work with State Service Commissions such as Volunteer Iowa, Massachusetts Service Alliance, and ServeDC. They also provide over 500 communities with solutions for civic engagement, disaster response, and community building. Galaxy is committed to delivering technology that builds volunteer capacity at the local level, while also empowering leaders to drive positive change in their communities.
Training Topics:
Civic Engagement Community Engagement Disaster Services Sub-Grantee Communication, Management, and Reporting Services
Volunteer Management
References:
Michelle Raymer, Iowa Commission on 515-348-6235 [email protected] Program Officer Volunteer Service
Carson Carroll, South Carolina Service 803.608.9143 [email protected] Director Commission
Contact:
Doss Church 45 S French Broad Avenue Suite 160 Asheville, NC 28801
E: [email protected] Ph: (828) 575-5300 www.galaxydigital.com
19 GermaineLIFE
Nancy Greene of GermaineLIFE is a not-for-profit organizational leader with broad-based experience in shepherding programs and that build organizational capacity in marketing, human resources, public relations, grant-writing, fundraising and administrative management. Her programs have been nationally recognized for leadership and innovation by America’s Service Commissions, Habitat for Humanity International, and Lockheed Martin. Her local awards, leadership and accolades include State of Delaware HSS, Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism and Delaware Association of Volunteer Administrators where she served as President. She was awarded the designation Delmarvelous Woman for her work with volunteers. Greene’s presentations at national conferences and local non-profit organizations are frequently standing-room-only. From her work with public interest groups on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to private industry experience with Lockheed Martin, and facilitating the service of National Service members throughout Delaware and the U.S, she credits fabulous mentors and inspiring youth for teaching her the importance of listening and sharing.
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management AmeriCorps Program Management Board Development & Engagement Civic Engagement
Diversity & Disability Inclusion Grant Writing, Editing, Feedback Leadership Development Life Afer AmeriCorps
Member Orientation & Training Performance/Impact Measurement Program Development Program Evaluation
Program Management & Training Strategic Planning Supervisory & Site Management
References:
Charles Harris and Tara Serve Delaware (302) 255- 9881 [email protected] Wiggins (302) 255-9677 [email protected]
Peter Rumsey, National Habitat for Humanity (229) 924- 6935 [email protected] Service Director International
Contact:
Nancy Greene 21045 Elizabeth Avenue Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 E: [email protected]
20 GrantSTEPS
Grant STEPs has provided training workshops for the Kansas Volunteer Commission.
Training Topics:
Board Development & Engagement Capacity Building Civic Engagement Grant Writing, Editing, Feedback
Member Orientation & Training Organizational Culture Performance/Impact Measurement Program Development
Program Evaluation Strategic Planning Sustainability Volunteer Management
Program Management & Training Strategic Planning
References:
Angela Gaughan, Wichita State University [email protected] AmeriCorps Project Community Engagement Specialist Institute Jamie Crispin, Outreach Kansas Volunteer [email protected] and Engagement Specialist Commission
Contact:
Michael Webb 1415 Salina Wichita, KS 67203
E: [email protected] Ph: (316) 619-4051
21 Kristen Henry
Kristen Henry has over 18 years of experience across sectors dedicated to civic engagement, National Service, federal grants management, and partnership development. Kristen is an AmeriCorps Alum and former National Service Director at Serve DC - the Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism (DC Commission), where she led National Service activities for the District of Columbia. As a consultant, she provides targeted technical assistance to nonprofit and government agencies on grant proposal development, federal grants management, program design, and training strategies. Consulting services have included designing and adapting systems to strengthen federal AmeriCorps grants management including streamlining and creating policies, procedures, training resources, and tools; delivering AmeriCorps focused training sessions for program staff; and strategizing program design approaches. Beyond domestic volunteer models, Kristen also has leadership roles with organizations involved with international service programs and social impact strategies in Latin America.
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management AmeriCorps Program Management Civic Engagement Grant Writing, Editing, Feedback
Grant Writing & Grant Review Life Afer AmeriCorps Member Orientation & Training Program Development
Program Management & Training Service-Learning
References:
Christy Venable, NYC National NYC Service Office of the Mayor [email protected] Service Support Director
Bob Shogren, Director Governor’s Commission on [email protected] Service & Volunteerism
Contact:
Kristen Henry 819 9th Street NE Washington, DC. 20002
E: [email protected] Ph: 202-294-5376 www.linkedin.com/in/kristenlhenry1/
22 Honegger Consulting
Rhonda Honegger has over 17 years experience working for federal agencies as a federal grants management professional. She recently retired as the department head for Audit Resolution and Policy at CNCS. In her role as a program officer and grants manager, Rhonda has guided hundreds of grantees through complex federal grants requirements and regulations and assisted dozens of National Service Commissions in resolving hundreds of audit recommendations. She has provided extensive training in the areas of grant fiscal compliance, preparing for an OIG audit and audit resolution, and indirect cost rate application and policy. Additionally, as an emergency manager at FEMA, Rhonda has responded to dozens of nationally declared disasters providing support to ESF’s 5 (Information & Planning) and 6 (Mass Care). As the owner of Honegger Consulting, LLC, Rhonda is available to provide support and training to organizations in the areas of fiscal grants compliance; audit preparation, response, and resolution; indirect cost rate application and policy; as well as disaster response and planning.
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management Audit Preparation Audit Resolution Audit Response
Disaster Services
References:
Caroline Farmer, North Carolina Commission 919-814-2065 [email protected] Executive Director on Volunteerism and Community Service Scott McFarland, Illinois Commission on 217-685-5930 scott.mcfarland@illinois. Executive Director Volunteerism gov
Contact: Rhonda Honegger 5888 Fincastle Dr. Manassas, VA 20112
E: [email protected] Ph: (301) 848-0042
23 Bill Hulterstrom
Bill Hulterstrom has more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit management and volunteer management. Hulterstrom has 13 years 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.
Training Topics:
Board Development & Engagement Civic Leadership Community Development Marketing Volunteer Programs
Volunteer Management Competencies
References:
Cat Keen, National Service Volunteer Florida 850.414.7400 [email protected] Programs Director ext. 107 Bob Shogren, Executive Arizona Governor's (602) 364-2248 [email protected] Director Commission on Service and Volunteerism
Contact: Bill Hulterstrom 2778 Oneida Lane W Provo, UT 84604
E: [email protected] Ph: (801) 691-5301
24 ICF
ICF has provided in-person training workshops on data, evaluation, and performance measurement for state commission staff and AmeriCorps grantees in Texas, West Virginia, Michigan, and Virginia. We also provide one-on-one coaching to grantees on these topics.
Training Topics:
Performance/Impact Measurement Program Evaluation Strategic Planning
References:
Heather Foster Volunteer West Virginia (304) 558-0111 [email protected]
Megan Foresman, Michigan Community [email protected] Program Officer Service Commission
Contact:
Andrew MacDonald 530 Gaither Road Rockville, MD. 20850
E: [email protected] Ph: (301) 572-0269 www.icf.com
25 Janis Glenn/Pathways Coaching & Consulting
Janis Glenn has over 20 years experience with national service organizations serving as the first Executive Director of the Delaware Commission, and as adjunct faculty for the National Service Leadership Institute. Janis’ 16-year tenure as Training & Technical Assistance Manager for JBS International's Project TASC includes providing leadership training, management coaching, board, program, and volunteer development for 11 East Coast states, convener of the National Training Officers’ Community of Practice, VISTA PSO trainer and Action Learning Coach for VISTA Leaders.
Training Topics:
Building Leadership Resilience Management Coaching for National Service Leaders
Meeting Facilitation Older Adult Volunteers
References:
Justine Murray JBS International (650) 346-8893 [email protected] Jackie Jordan Davis Accelerate Performance (609) 647-6825 jackie@accelerateperformance. org
Contact:
Janice Glenn 2511 Meredith Street Philadelphia, PA. 19130
E: [email protected] Ph: (443) 994-1860 www.pathways-llc.com
26 Jefs Consulting
Jennifer Cowart has been involved with AmeriCorps for over 16 years. She served as an AmeriCorps member for two years and was the Director of two Texas-based AmeriCorps programs that each had 100 members. She began full-time consulting in 2016 and has extensive experience coaching and training AmeriCorps grantees in compliance and high quality program elements, and supporting them in developing systems, documents and processes to ensure a foundation of AmeriCorps success. Jennifer has worked with numerous state commissions and their AmeriCorps programs including, but not limited to, Arizona, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas. She has provided a range of training and technical assistance for these state commissions and programs including individualized program coaching, grant writing, grant and program management, and member and site management to name a few. Jennifer has also presented at many state, regional, and national conferences and delivered web- based trainings on various AmeriCorps-specific topics. Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management AmeriCorps Program Management Diversity & Disability Inclusion Grant Writing, Editing, Feedback
Grant Writing and Grant Review Life Afer AmeriCorps Member Orientation & Training Member Recruitment & Retention
Performance/Impact Measurement Program Development Program Management & Training Supervisory & Site Management
References:
Melinda Points, Executive Oklahoma (405) 858-7278 [email protected] Director AmeriCorps Megan Foresman, Michigan (517) 512-4506 [email protected] AmeriCorps Program Officer Community Service Commission
Contact: Jennifer Cowart E: [email protected] 1821 Ralph Cox Road Ph: (956) 827-5298 Austin, TX 78748
27 KS Solutions
Kate Scherr-Adams of KS Solutions has been providing training to nonprofits, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps programs for over 15 years. She managed a volunteer center in Baltimore, MD for 7 years and provided training to a variety of audiences including community members, nonprofit staff, AmeriCorps members and business people. She worked for MD's State Commission and provided further training for AmeriCorps members and programs. In both cases, Kate provided a technical assistance as well. For the last 7 years, she has built a consulting practice providing training and technical assistance to various nonprofits, including many AmeriCorps members. KS Solutions focuses 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.
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Program Management Board Development & Engagement Civic Engagement Event Management/Event Volunteers
Leadership Development Marketing & Communications Meeting Facilitation Performance/Impact Measurement
Program Evaluation Program Management & Training Strategic Planning Supervisory & Site Management
Volunteer Management
References:
Maureen Eccleston, PennSERVE (717) 772-4428 [email protected] Executive Director
Earl Millett, Program Officer Harry and Jeanette [email protected] Weinberg Foundation Shana Chaplin, Deputy Chief Volunteer AR (501) 320-6459 [email protected] of Community Engagement Commission nsas.gov
Contact: Kate Scherr-Adams E: [email protected] 5213 Biddison Lane Ph: (410) 707-8807 Baltimore, MD 21206 www.kssolution.com
28 Leading to Change
ROCKSTARS, MUSIC, ENERGY, LAUGHTER - AND A KICKING SOUNDTRACK! Leading To Change brings over 20 years of combined experience - as professional DJ’s AND professional service learning throughout the country. This is the team that you want to kick off or close your staff trainings with an unforgettably upbeat and out-of-the-box rockstar experience! Leading To Change has provided over 800 days of training to over 150,000 service professionals, including presentations for the National Points of Light Foundation, National AmeriCorps, Teach For America, VISTA, and ASC Regional Conferences. Eric Rowles (CEO) has also taught philanthropy and service learning on multiple campuses - including Stanford University, Rutgers University, UMASS, Central Connecticut State University, and the University of North Carolina. Additionally, Eric has created a statewide movement of high-school aged service learning advocates that have granted over $250,000 to community change projects throughout North Carolina. As a former DJ, Eric and the Leading To Change team have worked with and performed across the country with artists such as Drake, Boyz II Men, Gwen Stefani, Tribe Called Quest, Billy Joel, Henry Rollins, George Clinton, Notorious B.I.G., George Lopez, & Maya Angelou.
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Program Management Board Development & Engagement Civic Engagement Diversity & Disability Inclusion
Leadership Development Meeting Facilitation Program Management & Training Service Learning
Strategic Planning
References:
Cat Keen, National Service Volunteer Florida (850) 414-7400 ext cat@volunteerflorida. Programs Director 107 org Jim Kooler, Program California Friday Night (559) 733-6496 ext [email protected] Administrator Live Partnership 1263
Contact: Eric Rowles www.leadingtochange.com 9815 Sam Furr Road, Suite 103, Huntersville, NC 28078 www.facebook.com/LeadingToChange E: [email protected] www.twitter.com/LeadingToChange Ph: (704) 595-1789
29 McMahon Consulting Group
Seeking greater capacity, funding and impact? We've walked in your shoes. We're AmeriCorps engineers and nonprofit mechanics. We invent, scale and turn around organizations. We help commissions get more done with less and help programs work better, tell a better story, and raise more money. MCG's team of ten consultants design and conduct evaluations, develop programs, write or rewrite grants and raise program match. From using data to bringing out the best in your team, we help you get more work done. Our team has placed AmeriCorps members in 50 states, quadrupled the budgets of two programs, and raised more than $30 million for national service programs. Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Program Management Board Development & Engagement Civic Engagement Civic Engagement vs. Opioids
Commissioner Engagement Disaster Services Grant Writing, Editing, Feedback Grant Writing & Grant Review
Leadership Development Marketing & Communications Meeting Facilitation Member Orientation & Training
Program Development Program Evaluation Program Management & Training Service Enterprise Training/Consulting
State Service Plan Development Strategic Planning Supervisory & Site Management
References:
Joe Bringardner, Executive Kentucky Commission on [email protected] Director Community Volunteerism & Service
Alice Sosinsky, Associate Director, Habitat AmeriCorps [email protected] Long-Term Volunteer Programs
Contact: Cole McMahon E: [email protected] 5 Melvin Ave Ph: (410) 504-9005 Catonsville, MD 21228 twitter.com/McMahonSolution www.mcmahonnonprofitsolutions.com
30 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 work with federal recipients based in the USA and internationally. We work with you to develop and deliver specialized training using various genres including webinars, video conferencing, eCourses, and on-site presentations – we’ll adapt to your needs. If technical assistance related to financial grants management is what you need, we can provide it 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.
As former Office of Inspector General auditors with five federal agencies, we can help prepare your organization for audits and assist with resolution. Susan Meche is the owner of Meche Consulting, LLC. Susan is a former senior grants officer at the Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS). She has over 30 years of experience employed as a grants officer, accountant, auditor, management analyst, and operations director with Federal government agencies as well as local and international non-profit organizations. Since 2004 she has worked as a consultant with CNCS, state commissions, and national service programs managing AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, Volunteer Generation Fund, and other CNCS special initiatives.
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Fiscal Grant Management
References:
Maureen Eccleston, PennSERVE (717) 772-4428 [email protected] Executive Director ov
Rebecca Jones New York State Commission on (518) 473-8882 Rebecca.Jones@ National and Community Service ocfs.ny.gov
Contact: Susan Meche E: [email protected] 1917 Green Wing Drive Ph: (817) 573-1626 Granbury, TX 76049
31 On3Learn
On3Learn is a business started by three seasoned AmeriCorps women who have 50 years’ combined experience in AmeriCorps and National Service as AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps program staff, State Commission Staff, and consultants. On3Learn exists to develop and house on-demand courses for the AmeriCorps field specifically targeting program staff, site supervisors, and AmeriCorps members. Examples of courses currently available include AmeriCorps 101; Member Files; Eligibility, Enrollment, and Exits; Prohibited Activities; AmeriCorps Budget and more. Our courses are available for purchase through State Commissions and programs and can be taken at any time, as needed. For more information, visit our website at www.on3learn.com and check out our videos on “what is e-learning” and “course offerings.”
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management AmeriCorps Program Management Data Collection Diversity & Disability Inclusion
Grant Writing, Editing, Feedback Grant Writing & Grant Review Life Afer AmeriCorps Member Orientation & Training
Member Recruitment & Retention Performance/Impact Measurement Program Development Program Management & Training
Supervisory & Site Management
References:
Melinda Points, Oklahoma AmeriCorps 405-858-7278 [email protected] Executive Director Will Roark, Director Volunteer AR Commission 501-320-6137 [email protected]
Contact:
On3Learn, LLC 5106 Suburban Drive Austin, TX 78745
E: [email protected] Ph: (414) 988-3314
32 Amy Salinas
Amy Salinas has spent the last 20 years serving and working within national service and specifically AmeriCorps. Within national service, Amy began as an AmeriCorps Member. Following her year of service, Amy worked for that same AmeriCorps State program, and then worked for the Texas Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Texas State Service Commission) as a Program Officer, Training Specialist, and Disability Inclusion Specialist. And for the last 14 years, Amy has worked as a national service consultant. In this role, she has coached organizations in developing AmeriCorps programs and writing AmeriCorps applications; supported programs in building strong performance measurements and strategies for collecting good data; coached grantees in developing written data collection plans; trained programs on member, site, data, and program management, and worked in partnership with many State Commissions to support grantees in their development and learning. Additionally, Amy has planned, supported, and implemented many state, regional, and national conferences including 6 National Financial and Grants Management Institutes and several of the Regional National Service Training Conferences to name a few.
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Program Management Civic Engagement Creating and Implementing Data Collection Plans Diversity & Disability Inclusion
Grant Writing, Editing, Feedback Grant Writing & Grant Review Leadership Development Life Afer AmeriCorps
Meeting Facilitation Member Orientation & Training Member Recruitment & Retention Performance/Impact Measurement
Program Development Program Management & Training Strategic Planning Supervisory & Site Management
References:
Melinda Points, Executive Oklahoma AmeriCorps (405) 858-7278 mpoints@okamericorps. Director com
Megan Foresman, AmeriCorps Michigan Community (517) 512-4506 [email protected] Program Officer Service Commission ov
Contact: Amy Salinas E: [email protected] 5106 Suburban Drive, Austin, TX 78745 Ph: (512) 294-3370
33 The Service Nerd (Think for Good/ The Complementor/ The C4 Group)
Tray Deadwyler, CVM, CLC, CBC, leads The Service Nerd — a collective of consultancies and nonprofit organization supporting leaders, their teams, and organizations live and lead differently. Think for Good supports individuals and organizations as they increase their efficacy through creative ideation, planning and implementation. Committed to systemic problem-solving and co-creating a theory of change to achieve success in any area. Think for Good works collectively with their clients to push beyond the normal sense of charity and altruism to develop foundational solutions, embodying the company mission, “Solve it Together”. In addition to his work with Think for Good, Tray serves as the Southeast Regional Director for the CompleMentor and the C4 Group. The CompleMentor is a life-action design firm that supports leaders and their teams by focusing personal and professional priorities that accelerate growth. The C4 Group strengthens faith-based entities to become the epicenter of local communities utilizing the Virtue model and CARE (Collaboration, Assess, Research, Evaluate) strategy with the goal to influence positive-change within culture and society. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, our clientele ranges from small to large nonprofit organizations and government entities. Our dedicated and results- driven team is able to provide a myriad of services at any stage of development. Tray has more than 17 years of service within the nonprofit sector with the majority of his tenure (14 years) supporting the national service movement. From growing the national service portfolio at large foundations to co- creating 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 American Red Cross, Atlanta Police Department, HandsOn Georgia, and Points of Light Foundation. At each organization, he has developed and managed projects and initiatives with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $2 million, covering nearly 15 states and a more than 200-person workforce (Corps members and staff). The Service Nerd also maintains credentials in volunteer management (CVM), life coaching (CLC), and cognitive behavioral coaching (CBC). Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Program Management Civic Engagement Grant Writing, Editing, Feedback Grant Writing & Grant Review
Grantmaking Leadership Development Life Afer AmeriCorps Meeting Facilitation
Member Orientation & Training Member Recruitment & Retention Performance/Impact Measurement Program Development
Program Management & Training Resource Development
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Volunteer Management
References:
Linda Thompson, Georgia Commission for (404) 679-1584 [email protected] Executive Director Service and Volunteerism Kimberly Brown, Virginia State Service (804) 726-7069 [email protected]. Director of Training and Commission gov Development
Contact:
Tray T.S. Deadwyler, CVM, CLC, CBC 7305 Rockhouse Rd Austell, Georgia 30168
E: [email protected] Ph: (404) 530-9315 https://www.theservicenerd.com
35 The SISGI Group The SISGI Group is a leading provider of training, knowledge management, and strategic planning services for national service programs and commissions. From webinars, workshops, and custom full-day training sessions, SISGI Group consultants can and have presented on a variety of topics including evaluation, recruitment, member development, performance measurement, collaboration, and program development. We are experts in designing custom interactive training and learning events to meet our client's objectives and the specialized learning needs of diverse participants. The SISGI Group also provides customized learning management systems for state commissions to allow them to train, monitor and support programs across geographic boundaries. Our learning management system provides access from any computer or mobile device and gives national service programs the flexibility to create custom content for any topic or audience based on their specific organizational needs. We have existing online courses for AmeriCorps Program Managers that are easily implemented for orientations, new staff training, and member development. We also can design an online course specific to the learning and program needs of your programs, members and budget to make it easy for you to train multiple individuals in any location. From simple interactive courses to complete LMS hosting and management, our consulting team is ready to meet your learning needs. The SISGI Group specializes in digital strategies and innovation in the social sector. From assisting in designing strong program operations to crafing digital manuals and green operating systems to limit paper waste, our consulting team can help you minimize administrative and overhead costs while improving efficiency. Our customized strategic planning and strategy work is built on the best practices of corporate strategy while incorporating in-depth knowledge of social good principles, providing plans that are action-oriented and goal focused for all stakeholders. The SISGI Group also manages the Social Good Consulting Network, a resource to connect nonprofits and programs with social good consultants with specialized knowledge and expertise of the social sector. Regardless of the project, we can access the talent and expertise to support your needs.
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Program Management Board Development & Engagement Civic Engagement Collaboration & Partnerships
Disaster Services Diversity & Disability Inclusion Grant Writing, Editing, Feedback Grant Writing & Grant Review
Grantmaking Leadership Development Life Afer AmeriCorps Marketing & Communications
Meeting Facilitation Member Orientation & Training Member Recruitment & Retention Performance/Impact Measurement
Program Development Program Evaluation
36 Program Management & Training Program Replication & Expansion Public Policy/Advocacy Education Remote Operations
Resource Development Service Enterprise Training/Consulting Service-Learning State Service Commission Operations
State Service Plan Development Strategic Planning Supervisory & Site Management Technology
Volunteer Management
References:
Maureen Eccleston, PennSERVE (717) 772-4428 [email protected] Executive Director
Jacqueline Johnson, Connecticut Commission (860) 947-1828 [email protected] Executive Director on Community Service
Contact:
Thenera Bailey 48 Bi State Plaza, Suite 526 Old Tappan, NJ 07675
E: [email protected] Ph: (201) 898-0157 www.sisgigroup.org www.facebook.com/sisgigroup twitter.com/sisgigroup
37 Tecce Consulting
Ms. Tecce is a finance executive with over 25 years of experience working with CNCS grantees including nonprofits, state and local governments and the Federal government. She has worked at a State Commission, sub-grantee and National Grantee and has a varied background of finance and accounting that include all components of federal grants management including regulatory information, Uniform Grant Guidance, GAAP and financial analysis. She has conducted hundreds of workshops and seminars on the fundamentals and complexity of responsible and efficient fiscal management. Ms. Tecce currently support to State Commissions and programs coaching and special project work such as fiscal monitoring, policies and procedures or support with OIG audits.
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management
References:
Audrey Suker, CEO Serve Minnesota (612) 333-7740 [email protected] Bonnie Janicki, Senior Grants CNCS [email protected] Officer
Contact:
Kris Tecce 5 Rockport Road Gloucester, MA 01930
E: [email protected] Ph: (617) 504-6547
38 Thomas P. Miller & Associates
TPMA is a national evaluation consulting firm and we have experience conducting AmeriCorps Program evaluations and we have worked with AmeriCorps programs, State Service Commissions, and America’s Service Commission to build capacity for data collection, performance measurement, evaluation, and building the evidence base. Through this work, we provide tailored trainings and coaching sessions both in-person and virtually. TPMA has been working with Serve Indiana for two years to provide T/TA to AmeriCorps programs through group and one-on-one coaching sessions. To assist Serve Indiana with assessing needs for additional T/TA, TPMA developed an organizational capacity tool focused on all aspects of AmeriCorps grant implementation. In 2018, TPMA provided a series of train- the-trainer webinars through ASC for State Service Commissions on how to help programs collect high quality data. We also developed a tool for commission staff to assess the data quality of their subgrantees. In 2016, TPMA provided training on the basics of utilization-focused evaluation at all four ASC regional trainings and via webinar to AmeriCorps programs throughout the country. We have a passion for making evaluation and data useful for organization’s and for helping AmeriCorps programs continue to build their capacity and capabilities with data and evaluation.
Training Topics:
Capacity Assessment Creation Grant Writing, Editing, Feedback Grant Writing & Grant Review Logic Model Development
Meeting Facilitation Member Orientation & Training Performance/Impact Measurement Program Development
Program Evaluation State Service Commission Operations Strategic Planning Tool Development
References:
Sara Talbert, National Service Manager Serve Indiana [email protected]
Carol Overly, AmeriCorps Program Pennsylvania Mountain [email protected] Director Service Corps
Contact: Aimee Wilkinson www.tpma-inc.com 1630 N. Meridian St, Suite 430 www.twitter.com/tpma_inc / Indianapolis, IN 46202 www.facebook.com/tpmainc E: [email protected]
39 Tobi Johnson & Associates/Volunteer Pro
Tobi Johnson is an internationally sought afer expert and master trainer with over 25 years direct, boots-on-the- 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. For the past decade Tobi’s firm, Tobi Johnson & Associates, has helped countless organizations evaluate their current volunteer strategy, develop performance metrics, and boost the impact of their programming. Tobi’s inspiring, no-nonsense coaching and consulting will help you transform dreams into realities (and build robust team buy-in along the way!). In 2015, she launched VolunteerPro, an extensive online capacity building and training hub for leaders of volunteers. If you are seeking a keynote, workshop, webinar, or training series, look no further. The VolunteerPro library has over 60 masterclasses. Tobi will help you choose a topic and format that your audience will love.
Training Topics:
Change Management Community Organizing 101 Connecting with Todayʻs Audiences Using Leadership Development Todayʻs Technology
Marketing & Communications Performance/Impact Measurement Program Development Program Evaluation
Program Management & Training Public Policy/Advocacy Education Strategic Planning Supervisory & Site Management
Trends in Volunteer Management Trends in Volunteerism & Civic Engagement Volunteer Management
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Rebeccah Verhoff-Kiss, Serve Ohio (614) 995-5269 Rebeccah.Verhoff- Outreach & Education Officer [email protected]
Maryalice Crofon, Executive Maine Commission for (207) 624-7792 Maryalice.Crofon@ Director Community Service maine.gov
Contact:
Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA PO Box 23408 Knoxville Tennessee 37933 E: [email protected] Ph: (206) 799-9038 www.volpro.net | www.tobijohnson.com
41 Verve Exchange
Shannon Stober served as both an AmeriCorps*VISTA and AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader prior to joining the staff of the Governor’s Office of Community Service as the Training Officer in 2004. Since that time, she has held a variety of roles providing leadership to Montana National Service programs, including serving as the Program Manager for Montana Campus Compact Campus Corps program and eight years as Director of Programs with Montana Conservation Corps. Shannon regularly trains and consults for the entire Montana National Service Community, and is also regularly engaged by the nonprofit community to speak and train on volunteer management topics, provide strategic planning facilitation, and assist in the development of logic models and theory of change.
Training Topics:
AmeriCorps Program Management Board Development & Engagement Civic Engagement Leadership Development
Life Afer AmeriCorps Meeting Facilitation Member Orientation & Training Member Recruitment & Retention
Performance/Impact Measurement Program Development Program Management & Training Service Enterprise Training/Consulting
State Service Plan Development Strategic Planning Supervisory & Site Management Volunteer Management
References:
Dan Ritter, Director Serve Montana [email protected]
Jackie Girard, State Director Montana Corporation for National and [email protected] Community Service
Contact: Shannon Stober E: [email protected] 42 Timberline Creek Road, Bozeman, MT 59715 www.TheVerveExchange.com
42 VQ Volunteer Strategies
Beth Steinhorn of VQ Volunteer Strategies is a nationally known speaker and consultant who has provided training and consultation for organizations across the US. Certified Service Enterprise trainer.
Training Topics:
Volunteer Management
References:
Kristy Judd, Executive Spark the Change 303-282-1234 Kjudd@sparkthechangecolorado. Director Colorado org
Laurette Edelmann, New Hampshire 603-255-1947 [email protected] Assistant Director Center for Nonprofits
Contact:
Beth Steinhorn 16748 E Smoky Hill Road #198 Centennial, CO 80015
E: [email protected] Ph: (303) 699-1708 https://vqstrategies.com/
43 Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative
The Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative (WEC) is a team of experienced program evaluators located at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. WEC provides technical assistance to the state commission and many AmeriCorps grantees in Wisconsin through a partnership with Serve Wisconsin. We provide a combination of capacity building webinars and workshops on culturally responsive program evaluation, building an evidence base, logic models and data quality. We also provide 1:1 consultation for applicants, as well as serve as the external evaluator for a number of grantees.
Training Topics:
Building Capacity around Data Use and Program Evaluation Structures
References:
Jeanne Duffy, Executive Director Serve Wisconsin jeanne.duff[email protected] Casey Sweeney, Program Officer Serve Wisconsin [email protected]
Contact:
Annalee Good 1025 West Johnson Street Madison, WI 53704
E: [email protected] Ph: (608) 265-6317 http://wec.wceruw.org/
44 Word Craf LLC
Becky Eason has provided training and technical assistance to CNCS programs on a variety of levels, from one-on-one coaching with individual AmeriCorps programs, to all-day training sessions, to presentations at regional CNCS conferences the last three years. Becky and her colleagues are earning a solid reputation amongst State Volunteer Commissions for their engaging training and individualized coaching sessions. 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.
Training Topics:
Grant Writing, Editing, & Feedback Grant Review Grantmaking Performance/Impact Measurement
Program Evaluation Strategic Planning
References:
Samuel Sokolove, New Mexico Commission on (505) 841-8474 samuel.sokolove@state. Executive Director Community Volunteerism nm.us Chad Driscoll, Program Iowa Commission on (800) 308-5987 chad.driscoll@iowaEDA. Officer Volunteer Service com
Contact:
Becky J. Eason 400 Jane Court Lawrence, KS 66049
E: [email protected] Ph: (785) 218-7655 www.wordcrafks.com
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