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How Does the CCAT® Work?

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How Does the CCAT® Work?

Built on decades of experience and research in capacity building, the Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT) measures a nonprofit’s effectiveness in four key ways.

Behind the Scenes of Our Brand Refresh

Why the Brand Refresh? We want our current and future clients and partners to have a clear understanding of the firm’s distinct strengths. After many years of growth, we knew that TCC’s great work, substantive experience, and firm character could be better communicated. What is Changing with TCC’s Work? Building on our longstanding reputation as … Continued

What makes the CCAT® unique?

The CCAT is a unique type of capacity assessment tool that forms an integral part of the capacity building services offered by TCC Group. Our core capacity assessment model was developed over decades of research and evaluation of capacity building initiatives in the non-profit sector. In addition to your organization’s capacity scores, the CCAT determines … Continued

What is a CCAT® Interpretation Session?

Assessment with interpretation is essential to action and real change. Once your nonprofit has assessed its capacity, how can your leadership move from assessment to action? At TCC Group, we believe that data alone does not help a nonprofit build its capacity. The CCAT’s strength is amplified by an interpretation session, where a neutral third-party … Continued

Purchasing the <i>CCAT</i><sup>®</sup>

Individual nonprofits, funders, and management support organizations can purchase CCAT surveys and interpretation sessions for up to 9 organizations online. If you are interested in purchasing the CCAT for 10 or more organizations, or if you would like to discuss creating a tailored program of capacity building services for your organization, please email our Help … Continued

Find a Certified CCAT® Facilitator in Your Area

  UNITED STATES California Agape Influential Ministry Douglas Perkins dperkins67@msn.com   Connect For Kate Trompetter ktrompetter@gmail.com   Connie Golds Consulting  Connie Golds conniegoldsconsulting@gmail.com   DHFacilitating & Training Consulting Debra Hendricks dhftconsulting@gmail.com   Inland Empire Community Collaborative Susan Gomez sgomez.iecc@gmail.com Megan Meadors Megmeadors@hotmail.com David McCoy david@acomingofage.org Brian Thomas Romo brianromo@ieccnonprofit.org   Sheikh/Impact Amber Sheikh amber@sheikhimpact.com Connecticut … Continued

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

TCC Group values diversity of all types including but not limited to diversity of age, ethnic background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status (current and of origin), race, and religion. We also value diversity in outlook and career experience. We do so because we believe that individuals should be valued for who they are … Continued

A Statement of Values to Guide Philanthropic Collaboration

For the past two years, a number of the leading organizations supporting and facilitating nonprofit and philanthropic collaborations have been coming together to share experiences and perspectives. Called the Collaboration Champions, this group has collectively published dozens of papers on the topic and worked with hundreds of different collaborations. Through work together, the Collaborative Champions realized that there are some ethical principles, or values, held common in the approach to building and supporting successful collaborations. They articulate those principles here.

How do organizations use the CCAT®?

Determining strengths and identifying opportunities Built on decades of experience and research in capacity building, the Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT) measures a nonprofit’s effectiveness in relation to four core capacities – leadership, adaptability, management, and technical capacity – as well as organizational culture. The CCAT is intended to help a nonprofit organization determine its … Continued

Using an Ecosystem Approach to Define Nonprofit Strategy

You’ve been hearing about the “external environment” “ecosystem” “collaboration” “collective impact” and “hubs, spoke, nodes, etc.” a lot lately. Have you been wondering how all these concepts should influence your organization’s strategic priorities? So have we.