Helping Nonprofits Succeed
Why Partner With Us?
We specialize in developing effective strategies and enhancing the infrastructure to help organizations achieve organizational efficiency, stronger governance, and strategic and sustainable planning to ensure long-term success.
We understand Maine's nonprofit sector and its unique challenges
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Resource Constraints: Limited budgets hinder capacity building and strategic development.
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Leadership Transitions: Small nonprofits often struggle with succession planning and leadership development.
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Financial Management: Many organizations lack financial strategies, affecting sustainability.
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Operational Efficiency: Inefficient processes can impede mission delivery and impact.
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Lack of Fundraising Capacity: Organizations with long tenure don’t have a fundraising strategy that supports the organization's needs or growth.
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Board Leadership: Boards with limited understanding of their roles and responsibilities often result in a lack of support and growth in the organization.
How We Can help
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​Maximized Grant Impact: Ensuring grantees have the capacity to effectively utilize funds.
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Risk Mitigation: Identifying and addressing potential organizational weaknesses in grantees.
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Enhanced Reporting: Providing measurable outcomes and insights into grantee progress.
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Strategic Alignment: Aligning grantee operations with funder missions and goals.
We partner with funders to build the capacity of grantees
As funders work with grantees to develop proposals, areas for organizational strengthening are identified
Funders refer to or bring in CHP to work with grantees or potential grantees to build organizational capacity
Grantees build organizational leadership and systems and are better stewards of grant dollars
Connecting strong leadership with fit-for-purpose organizational systems
Stronger Leadership:
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Board of Directors coaching,
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Executive Director mentoring,
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Strategy development,
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Fundraising plans and pipeline development
Stronger Structure
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Organizational processes,
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Development databases,
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Program monitoring,
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Information and knowledge management
We Offer Tailored Solutions for Every Client
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Strategic Planning: Developing clear, actionable roadmaps aligned with organizational missions.
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Governance Enhancement: Strengthening board structures and leadership capabilities.
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Financial Analysis: Assessing financial health and implementing sustainable practices.
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Operational Optimization: Streamlining processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Coaching & mentoring for leadership staff and volunteers
Customized meeting and workshop facilitation
Initial systems set-up or re-vamp and data conversions
Ongoing consulting for capacity building projects
Fractional support for leadership transitions