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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Why hire a consultant?   


A consultant is a hook to hang things on and can provide excellent, creative insight in how to improve results.

 

A consultant can tackle an activity that is taking too much of the Executive Director's time. Time that could be better spent elsewhere.

 

A consultant, perceived as an expert, can help the Executive Director accomplish things by working with the board and CEO.

 

A consultant brings organization skills and experience that may not be present with the current staff or board.

 

A consultant provides an objective viewpoint.

 

A consultant can fill a need in a specific area of expertise that is not available in-house.


What should be considered before selecting a consultant?


Can the consultant provide the objectivity you need in an outside expert?

 

Does the consultant have relevant experience to draw on in helping put your issues in perspective?

 

Does the consultant grasp your mission and organizational style?

 

Who will be responsible to work with the consultant during the project period?



Why establish an Internet technology plan?


Universal access to information is changing the way nonprofits do business, and Internet technology is not expensive.

 

A consultant can establish email, a strong email compliant database, and a web presence which can unite and extend a nonprofit organization.

 

A web presence enhances and establishes a nonprofit's fundraising professionalism.

 

Short term projects and events can be coordinated through web software.

 

Outreach to clients and donors can be inexpensively coordinated and performed quickly.