Relational Capacity: A New Approach to Capacity Building in Philanthropy January 1, 2015 By Visceral_Dev_Admin “What you see is what you get.” This phrase is often used to describe a person who is very straightforward, but it can have another meaning—what you are able to see, what you choose to notice, affects what you can accomplish. As consultants at TCC Group, where we work with funders of all types to … Continued
Capacity Building 3.0: How to Strengthen the Social Ecosystem January 11, 2014 By Visceral_Dev_Admin The social sector has evolved to incorporate multiple stakeholders and organizations to solve social issues, working together in a larger ecosystem to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and scale. The process of building the systems, structures, and skills necessary for success in this environment, commonly referred to as “capacity building,” has played an active role in the … Continued
Unlocking the Mystery of Volunteer Retention: How Girl Scouts of Northern California is Using Advanced Predictive Analytics to Inform its Volunteer Management Practices June 14, 2013 By Visceral_Dev_Admin Like many nonprofits that depend on volunteers to fulfill their mission, Girls Scouts of Northern California (GSNorCal) faces a growing challenge. As the number of girls involved in the program grows, so too does the need to retain volunteers year after year. With support from the Thrive Foundation for Youth, GSNorCal partnered with TCC Group … Continued
Pathways to Grow Impact: Philanthropy’s Role in the Journey January 2, 2013 By Visceral_Dev_Admin This briefing paper is the result of a collaborative project with Ashoka, Social Impact Exchange, Taproot Foundation, and TCC Group that sought to answer the question: How can grantmakers best support high-performing nonprofits in their efforts to grow their impact? “Pathways to Grow Impact” is for any grantmaker who wants his or her grant dollars … Continued
Success by Design: How R&D Activates Program Innovation and Improvement in the Nonprofit Sector July 2, 2011 By Visceral_Dev_Admin It’s time to bring a staple of the for-profit sector into the nonprofit community: Research and Development. An R&D approach to measurement requires adherence to distinct principles, enabling an organization to translate information into immediate action and program improvement.
Driving Strategy for Social Impact January 2, 2011 By Visceral_Dev_Admin TCC Group offers frameworks and advice to guide nonprofits and funders through a rigorous strategy process. An effective strategy provides social sector leaders with criteria for making important decisions and increasing the overall quality of their work.
What Makes an Effective Coalition? Evidence-Based Indicators of Success January 1, 2011 By Visceral_Dev_Admin What are the crucial ingredients for an effective coalition or network, and how can they be cultivated and evaluated? Based on a literature review and TCC Group’s own knowledge and experience, this briefing paper shares research on best practices with regard to effective advocacy coalitions. This work was commissioned by The California Endowment, a leading … Continued
Fortifying L.A.’s Nonprofit Organizations: Capacity-Building Needs and Services in Los Angeles County January 4, 2010 By Visceral_Dev_Admin What resources do Los Angeles nonprofits need to grow, thrive, and accomplish their missions? How readily can they currently access needed resources? And how can those who are concerned about the management, leadership, and governance of Los Angeles nonprofits assure that capacity-building resources are sufficient? This report presents the findings of a study funded by … Continued
Empowering Communities for TB Advocacy: The TAG-ICW Model January 4, 2009 By Visceral_Dev_Admin Over eight years, TCC provided formative data to Treatment Action Group (TAG) to help them understand the impact of their global work in TB and HIV. As part of that, TCC Group evaluated the quality and impact of their Advocacy Workshops, developed case profiles of individual activists, interviewed global stakeholders, and assessed the effectiveness of … Continued
Change Management: Strategies to Help Nonprofit Leaders Make the Most of Uncertain Times January 3, 2009 By Visceral_Dev_Admin TCC Group offers guidance to help organizations manage change—be it transitions in leadership, organizational structure, or programmatic focus. We identify ideas, strategies, and examples that can help nonprofit executives and their boards successfully navigate the change process.
When Things Fall Apart: Building Organizational Strength of Humanitarian Aid Organizations January 2, 2008 By Visceral_Dev_Admin Humanitarian aid organizations (HAOs) constantly balance competing demands: developmental change with emergency relief; visible and immediate impact with long-term sustainability; and donor and media demands with the needs of the population. HAOs are usually the first on the scene in the wake of a disaster, and as more organizations enter the field and solicit public … Continued
Advocacy Core Capacity Assessment Tool (Advocacy CCAT) January 26, 2007 By Visceral_Dev_Admin As nonprofits increasingly recognize the value of advocacy—or are pushed toward advocacy by external stakeholders—building advocacy capacity is critical. Understanding what capacity to build and how to measure it is important. The Advocacy CCAT is a supplemental tool to TCC Group’s Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT), which presents an assessment of organizational capacity of a … Continued
TCC Group’s <i>Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT</i><sup>®</sup>) January 1, 2006 By Visceral_Dev_Admin Enhance non-profit sustainability by investing in strategic capacity-building Strong, well-resourced nonprofits are essential to thriving communities. To be resilient and adaptable, nonprofits need more than great programs and strong fundraising; they require robust infrastructure—encompassing leadership, governance, staff, communications, HR, and technology—that supports their mission. However, with limited time and resources, nonprofits often face challenges in … Continued
Ten Keys to Successful Strategic Planning for Nonprofit and Foundation Leaders January 1, 2004 By Visceral_Dev_Admin A successful plan is, by definition, a usable plan—one that informs the organization’s activities as well as its long-range view, and one that yields meaningful improvements in effectiveness, capacity, and relevance. Although the challenges of funding, governing, and managing each organization are unique, certain lessons apply across the board. The features of a good planning … Continued