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PennPAC is here to help nonprofits thrive
Whether you are a start-up thinking about developing your organizational structure or a more mature nonprofit looking for growth strategies, PennPAC’s volunteers can help you refocus and re-invigorate your organization.
- Our team will bring a new skills and perspectives into your organization
- We can meet with your key stakeholders, assess the competition, and establish tangible action steps for moving forward, and achieving your goals.
- We will identify new strategies, and find solutions to your challenges.
Check out our services or contact PennPAC to discuss how we can help your nonprofit. We encourage you to share your current challenges and any questions you may have concerning the skills of our volunteers and how their strengths can best serve your organization’s needs.
Contact a member of PennPAC here if you have more questions.
WHAT ARE OUR ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES?
Find out if PennPAC is right for your organization
The nonprofits we provide consulting engagements are generally defined by the following eligibility considerations:
- 501(c)(3) status
- Operating budget of $350k+
- 3+ full-time paid staff including Executive Director sponsorship and key staff champion
- Organizational stability and capacity (e.g. not in the midst of a leadership transition or during the same period as other competing priorities)
- Does not promote a religious or political belief
APPLICATION PROCESS
PennPAC tries to make our application procedure as simple as possible.
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Submit your application based on PennPAC’s nonprofit eligibility considerations.
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Applications will be reviewed by each PennPAC location. If there are additional questions or clarification required, a member of PennPAC will reach out to you during the review period.
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Client rosters are selected twice a year by location for spring and fall projects. Once project selections are final, all applicants will be contacted by PennPAC with the status of their application and next steps
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If chosen for a full or mini consulting project, a PennPAC member will reach out to you to facilitate starting the PennPAC consulting project.
If you aren’t chosen, you may receive an invitation to re-apply for the next project season. There are also other ways that PennPAC can help, so please check out our other nonprofit services like ImPACt, Coaching, and PennPAC University. If you are interested in these other services, please email us here.
PAST CLIENTS
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Client Testimonials
Brenda Jimenez
CEO, Mentor New York Fall 2019 Consulting clientAs an executive leader, it was extremely helpful to have talented thinking partners with diverse business backgrounds helping us assess our business model, services, and impact. The PennPAC team’s work has shaped our strategic vision and informed our work for the next 3 years.
Judaline Cassidy
Executive Director, Tools & Tiarasle Spring 2023 Consulting clientOur PennPAC "dream team", as we very quickly came to refer to them, was not simply a group of advisors; they were champions of Tools & Tiaras from start to finish of our project, and deeply invested in contributing to our nonprofit's growth.
Diane Louard-Michel
Executive Director, Lantern Community Services Fall 2022 ImPACt Event clientThis was wildly helpful! We received at least 30 really interesting ideas we can lean into! Every single person in our room contributed.
Julie Evans
Executive Director, Project Tomorrow Fall 2021 Consulting clientFor us, the PennPAC experience was all about helping us open our eyes to new possibilities. The discussions with the PennPAC team forced us to pause and reflect on our higher goals.
Vicky Garafola
Executive Director, Inspiring Futures Spring 2023 Coaching Calls clientYour advice on the coaching call was so incredibly helpful. As a result, we just received a recurring grant. I truly appreciate the support and knowledge you shared, and we are already seeing results.