Re-envisioning the Future

By Schonfield Consulting | December 4, 2020 |

In light of the massive challenges we’re all facing—COVID 19, systemic racism, economic inequality to name just a few—we’re working hard to help our clients navigate these troubling times. And in doing so, begin to re-envision a future where everyone can thrive. This is a great time to put our hearts and minds together, and set a new road map going forward.

With that in mind, the Schonfield Consulting team worked closely this Spring with the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust (PVCHT) on a 3-year Strategic Plan. We also launched a new project with Salesforce.org to identify solutions that help nonprofits measure impact. Please read more below.

Strategic Planning with
Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust

Over the last 6 months, we led the Watsonville CA-based PVCHT through a strategic planning process that gathered insight and data from Board members, staff and community partners. The data informed a 2-day, action-packed retreat in Monterey CA, where we honed PVCHT’s mission, vision, goals, and strategies for the future. Working closely with the Executive Director and a Board/staff committee, we finalized the 3-year Strategic Plan with strong buy-in from all levels of the organization. We’re excited to see PVCHT’s progress over the next 3 years.

A Crucial Time for Impact Measurement & Program Management

Anyone working with nonprofits knows the importance of meaningful impact measurement. Being able to communicate your impact attracts donors, talent and opportunities. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to understand and demonstrate your impact. Since March, Schonfield Consulting has worked with leaders at Salesforce.orgto understand the impact needs and challenges of nonprofits, and to create more affordable and accessible technologies for impact measurement and program management. Ultimately we’re supporting Salesforce to offer technologies that help nonprofits become more powerful and effective in their work.

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"We needed someone who was independent, highly focused and knowledgable about capturing data from nonprofits. The final report was excellent. Thanks for taking on Fresno!"

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"Thank you for carrying us through this process. The end result is pretty dramatic, thanks to your careful eye, your methodical work, and your creative suggestions. You’re a superstar!"

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"Anne has done excellent consultancy work. Her research and review of grant materials produced high quality outputs—she asked tough questions and delivered on time. I would highly recommend Anne."

"That was a great event. Thanks so much for a fantastic facilitation – you know your job and you do it very well! I'm already looking forward to next year’s meeting."

"Working with Anne was extremely excellent! We were very happy with the board retreat and initial strategic planning. The summary report from the retreat is great and goes a long ways to setting a future agenda for CCS."

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Strategic Planning withPajaro Valley Community Health Trust