2020 ASC Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory

Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory -2020Updated July 2020

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Introduction Training Topic Chart

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Aligned Impact Consulting Services

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America’s Service Commissions (ASC)

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ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation

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Jerry Bertrand

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Big Purpose Big Impact

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Brian Cognato

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Community Resource Center

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Coyne Coaching Services

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Delta Connect Consulting

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Development Plus, Inc.

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Dialogues In Action

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Do Good, Be Good

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Envision Prosperity

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GermaineLIFE/Nancy Greene

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Head, Heart and Hands Engagement Collective

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Megan Helton

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Kristen Henry

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Bill Hulterstrom

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ICF

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Inciter

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Jefts Consulting

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Kerry Swarr Consulting

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KS Solutions

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Dr. Monica Lallo

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Leading to Change

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Levantay Enterprise

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McMahon Consulting Group

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Meche Consulting

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National Youth Leadership Council

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On3Learn

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Optimistic Options

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PHENND

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Public Allies’ Center for Cross-Sector Leadership

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Amy Salinas

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The Service Nerd

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The SISGI Group

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Tecce Consulting

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Thomas P. Miller and Associates

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Verve Exchange

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Volunteer Pro | Tobi Johnson & Associates

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VQ Volunteer Strategies

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WordCraft, LLC

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INTRODUCTION America’s Service Commission’s 2020 Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory is a resource for ASC members to learn about trainers and consultants who are both peer recommended and have demonstrated support for the state service commission network.

These consultants have demonstrated a commitment to state service commissions and their programs. Inclusion in the 2020 Training and Technical Assistance Directory requires membership in America’s Service Commissions at the Individual Level and completion of an application including references.

When searching for a trainer or consultant, use the Training and Technical Assistance Directory to learn about consultants who care about the strength and stability of the state service commission network and have references recommending them in specific areas of expertise within the state service commission, national service, and volunteer field.

Looking for a trainer or consultant on a specific topic? Search the document using Ctrl +F to search using a keyword or view the Training Chart on pages 5-8.

Should you have any questions about the 2020 Training and Technical Assistance Directory or need assistance finding a qualified trainer or consultant, please contact Elisa Gleeson, Manager, Membership and Training at egleeson@statecommissions.org.

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Aligned Impact Consulting Services Brent Kossick, Founder of Aligned Impact Consulting Services, has more than ten years of experience in national service and nonprofit programming that has included serving as the former Director of the South Carolina Service Commission and National AmeriCorps Director for SBP Inc. He is passionate about talent acquisition and development, and enjoys assisting in the sourcing, training, and ongoing development of both program and commission sta. Brent is well-versed in most components of Commission and AmeriCorps program operations and enjoys providing both one-on-one consultation as well as facilitating trainings, meetings, and events.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Disaster Services

Grant Writing & Editing

Leadership Development

Life After AmeriCorps

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Monitoring

Program Development

State Service Commission Operations

Strategic Planning References: Angela Pinckard-Hale Delta Connect Consulting

(318) 537-0256

deltaconnectconsulting@gmail.com

Carson Carroll Director

(803) 608-9143

carson.carroll@uwasc.org

South Carolina Service Commission

Contact: Brent Kossick 116 Beth Hope Lane Columbia, SC 29210 E: brent.Kossick@AlignedImpactCS.com Ph: (803) 470-2025

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America’s Service Commissions (ASC) America’s Service Commissions (ASC), formerly known as the Association of State Service Commissions, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing and promoting the 52 state service commissions across the United States. Our mission is to lead and elevate the state service network. ASC’s work is focused in four core areas including National Representation, Advocacy, Membership Services, and Peer-to-Peer Support.

Training Topics: Board Development and Engagement

Program Development

Public Policy/Advocacy Education

State Service Commission Operations

State Service Plan Development

Volunteer Management

References: Paula Kaiser VanDam

Michigan Dept. of Human Services

Adam Lounsbury

Volunteer Iowa

kaiserp@michigan.gov (515) 725-3099

adam.lounsbury@iowa.gov

Contact: Rachel Bruns E: rbruns@statecommissions.org Ph: (515) 720-5892 www.statecommissions.org

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ASU Lodestar Center

ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation has partnered with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family and Points of Light to offer nonprofit organizations in the Phoenix metro area access to the Service Enterprise Initiative – a national program that provides training and certification to selected nonprofits committed to implementing exemplary volunteer management practices to achieve their missions. The ASU Lodestar Center is also home to Public Allies Arizona. Public Allies is a national AmeriCorps program, with sites in more than two dozen cities across the United States, that seeks to advance social justice and equity by engaging diverse young leaders in local communities.

The program pairs these “Allies” with partnering nonprofit organizations for 10-month paid apprenticeships, offering invaluable work experience and leadership training while addressing real community needs and building a pipeline of diverse leaders.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management

AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Board Development & Engagement

Civic Engagement

Data Collection & Data Quality

Grant Writing & Editing

Leadership Development

Life After AmeriCorps

Marketing & Communications

Member Orientation & Training

Meeting Facilitation

Member Recruitment & Retention

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Performance Measurement

Program Development

Program Evaluation

Resource Development

Service Enterprise Training/ Consulting

Service-Learning

Strategic Planning

Volunteer Management

References: Emily P Litchfield AmeriCorps Director

Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family

(602) 542-1733

elitchfield@az.gov

Kim Brooks AmeriCorps Program Admin.

Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family

(602) 542-3482

kbrooks@az.gov

Contact: Robert Ashcraft 411 N Central Avenue, Suite 500 Phoenix, AZ 85004 E: nonprofit@asu.edu Ph: (602) 496-0500 lodestar.asu.edu

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Jerry Bertrand Jerry Bertrand has provided approximately 400 full days of financial and grants management training to federal agencies and grantees of all types (state, local, tribal, nonprofit, higher education), including State Commissions and other CNCS grantees and sub-grantees. He also provides financial and grants management consulting and coaching, drawing from his experience in government and the nonprofit sector, including over 15 years with a state service commission.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management

Grant Writing & Editing

Leadership Development

Monitoring

Program Development

Risk Assessment

State Service Commission Operations References: Amy Salinas

CAC Consulting

(512) 294-3370

cacconsulting@hotmail.c om

Cathy Plager, Executive Director

Serve Nebraska

(402) 471-6227

cathleen.plager@nebrask a.gov

Contact: Jerry Bertrand 9408 Big View Dr Austin, TX 78730 E: jerrybertrand@gmail.com Ph: (512) 497-3322

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Big Purpose Big Impact Big Purpose Big Impact’s founder, Susan Hyatt, has spent her career working with nonprofits, businesses, and governmental organizations helping them design and measure social programs that deliver high-impact results. She has worked nationally with AmeriCorps for 20+ years providing consulting, training, and technical assistance in performance measurement, evaluation, grant writing, sustainability, and other subjects. She also has conducted more than 30 AmeriCorps evaluations and critiqued more than 100 grant applications. Sue served as Training and Technical Assistance Manager for nine state service commissions, providing support for leadership, organization and board development and effective grants management.

Training Topics: Data Collection & Data Quality

Grant Writing & Editing

Performance Measurement

Program Development

Program Evaluation

Resource Development

State Service Commission Operations References: Cat Keen, National Service Programs Director

Volunteer Florida

(850) 414-7400

cat@volunteerflorida.org

Audrey Jackson, Fiscal/Grants Officer

ServeNebraska

(402) 471-6249

audrey.Jackson@nebrask a.gov

Contact: Susan Hyatt 1305 South Elm Street Denver, CO 80222 E: shyatt@bigpurposebigimpact.com Ph: (303) 512-3994 www.bigpurposebigimpact.com

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Brian Cognato Brian Cognato worked for the Corporation for National and Community Service from 2015 through 2019, serving as a subject matter expert on the National Service Criminal History Checks and Senior Program Officer for Training with the Senior Corps program. Among his accomplishments are securing the agency’s first Criminal History Check Channeler, advancing the agency’s use of e-learning, building a new system to maintain and update Senior Corps guidance, and leading successful training events for up to 850 people. He specializes in facilitating difficult conversations, translating complex policy requirements into simple actions, and leveraging technology for better communication and training.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management

AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Civic Engagement

Data Collection & Data Quality

Grant Writing & Editing

Leadership Development

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Performance Measurement

Program Development

Program Evaluation

Public Policy/Advocacy Education

Strategic Planning

Volunteer Management

References: Chad Stover, Strategic Advisor

FEMA

chad.stover@gmail.com

Rhonda Honegger, Consultant

Honegger Consulting

grantsguru1@gmail.com

Contact: Brian Cognato 3524 S. Lowe Ave. Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60609 E: bcognato@gmail.com Ph: (240) 605-3321 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cognato/

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Community Resource Center Community Resource Center (CRC) creates opportunities, tools and strategies to develop nonprofits and community groups to strengthen Colorado.

Training Topics: Board Development & Engagement

Civic Engagement

Data Collection & Data Quality

Diversity & Disability Inclusion

Grant Writing & Editing

Leadership Development

Marketing & Communications

Meeting Facilitation

Program Development

Program Evaluation

Public Policy/Advocacy Education

Resource Development

Service Enterprise Training/Consulting

Strategic Planning

Volunteer Management References: Nellie Stagg, Director of Rural Programs

Community Resource Center

stagg@crcamerica.org

Rebecca Gorrell, Director of Education and Leadership Development

Community Resource Center

Gorrell@crcamerica.org

Contact: Maria Fabula 789 Sherman St. Suite 210 Denver, CO 80203 E: operations@crcamerica.org Ph: (303) 623-1540 crcamerica.org

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Coyne Coaching Services My core purpose is to help clients accomplish their priorities. By learning about leaders and their organizations, and through an empathetic, matter-offact style, I create strong, trusting relationships. My background includes higher education; trade unions representing employees in the retail, food processing, manufacturing, and printing sectors; and financial services. As an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach, I work with individuals who want to become a stronger leader/manager, increase their confidence, or acclimate to a new role.

Consultation services include onboarding leaders, change management, talent management, culture, and senior team eectiveness. Facilitation services available for manager and team development..

Training Topics: Leadership Development Other training topics include: Management/Supervisory Skills, Change Management, Talent Management, Team Eectiveness References: Brent Kossick, Director of Advancement

South Carolina Service Commission

(803) 609-2437

brent.Kossick@uwasc.org

Contact: Susan Coyne 1350 Paint Horse Court Mount Pleasant, SC 29429-4973 E: CoyneCoachingServices@gmail.com Ph: (617) 515-3176 https://www.coynecoachingservices.com

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Delta Connect Consulting Angela Pinckard-Hale brings twenty years’ experience with AmeriCorps to her training and technical support for programs and commissions. From her work as a Program Director and Program Officer with AmeriCorps State Programs, the Arkansas Service Commission, and One Star Foundation Angela has trained program staff on performance measures, data collection, member recruitment/retention, building compliant processes, and being an effective manager. Through her work establishing DeltaCorps, Angela trained nonprofit organizations across the Delta in building robust, compliant programming to meet needs in communities. In addition, Angela’s work as National AmeriCorps Director and National Recruitment Manager at SBP led her to create training to support effective member recruitment and interview processes.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Civic Engagement

Grant Writing & Editing

Life After AmeriCorps

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Monitoring

Performance Measurement

Program Development

Service-Learning

State Service Commission Operations

References: Binky Martin-Tollette, Program Director

Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp

Judd Jeansonne, Executive Director

Volunteer Louisiana

(501) 821-3714

binky@pfeifercamp.com jjeansonne@crt.la.gov

Contact: Angela Pinckard-Hale 316 Vinet Avenue New Orleans, LA 70121 E: deltaconnectconsulting@gmail.com Ph: (318) 537-0256

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Development Plus Inc. Cathy Lins of Development Plus is a community consultant working with CNCS sites on organizational development and program management, with experience in performance measures, fund development, public relations, strategic planning, community partnerships, volunteers, community research, and curriculum development. Experienced with webinars, online courses, teleconferences, face-to-face training, and onsite technical assistance for CNCS sites. Accustomed to working with diverse populations.

Have completed projects in English and Spanish.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management

AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Board Development & Engagement

Diversity & Disability Inclusion

Grant Writing & Editing

Leadership Development

Marketing & Communications

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Performance Measurement

Program Development

Resource Development

State Service Plan Development

Strategic Planning

Volunteer Management References: Ericc Powell, CNCS AmeriCorps VISTA Training Coordinator

(202) 606-3616

EPowell@cns.gov

Sarah Brady, WI CNCS State Sta

(614) 493-2756

SBrady@cns.gov

CNCS

Contact: Cathy Lins S8045 Maple Park Road Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578 E: clins.wi@gmail.com Ph: (608) 469-3980

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Dialogues in Action Dialogues in Action (DIA) helps leaders of AmeriCorps programs and state service commissions rethink the development of people through impact evaluation, adaptive strategy, and leadership development. We believe in the power of dialogue - the purposeful engagement of ideas, orientations, aspirations, and intentions - as a catalyst for forming leaders and making a durable impact in people and their communities. DIA has helped state commissions and more than 50 AmeriCorps programs in California, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington to grow their evaluation capacity, create fresh evaluation strategies, and use evaluation to shape program innovation.

Training Topics: Data Collection & Data Quality

Leadership Development

Program Evaluation

Strategic Planning

References: Laura Thompson Performance Mgmt. Analyst

Serve Washington

laura.thompson@ofm.wa.gov

Tara Baltzley Senior Program Oicer

CaliforniaVolunteers

Tara.Baltzley@californiavolunteers.ca.gov

Contact: Steve Patty 408 NW 12th Ave Suite 506 Portland, OR 97209 E: steve@dialoguesinaction.com Ph: (503) 329-4816 www.DialoguesInAction.com  

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Do Good, Be Good

As an AmeriCorps alumna and former Project Director, VISTA program sponsor and NCCC Team sponsor, Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom of Do Good, Be Good brings extensive experience to training and technical assistance for National Service Programs and Commissions. As an organizational consultant who helps leaders have more productive staff meetings and improve staff relationships, Sharon works with public service agencies to design leadership retreats and strategic plans. Sharon is also experienced in developing and delivering workshops and webinars for AmeriCorps State and National Programs and Commission staff. She has provided consulting services and technical assistance to public service agencies such as the Arizona Supreme Court, City of Flagstaff Arizona, City of Fountain Colorado, Community Health Center Association of Connecticut, Delta Corps, Maryland Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism, New York State Commission on National and Community Service, North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, and Northern Arizona University. Sharon has also presented workshops at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, National Service Regional Trainings, Financial and Grants Management Institute, and more.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Leadership Development

Life After AmeriCorps

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Strategic Planning

References: Jennifer Flannery Arizona Supreme (602) 452-3177 MPS Program Specialist Court AmeriCorps

jflannery@courts.az.gov

Angela Pinckard-Hale

deltaconnectconsulting@gmail.com

Delta Connect Consulting

(318) 537-0256

Contact: Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom 3224 N. Grandview Dr Flagstaff, AZ 86004 E: connect@sharonspeaks.com Ph: (928) 224-0504 https://bit.ly/dogoodbegood

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Envision Prosperity Co-founder of Envision Prosperity, Pam Zeutenhorst has more than 20 years’ experience working with National Service Programs in various capacities. A strong volunteer and service advocate, Pam provides training and coaching on volunteer engagement and National Service program development and management. As a Service Enterprise Trainer since 2014, she has worked with numerous organizations and municipalities to increase effectiveness of volunteer engagement. During her tenure with the Maine Commission for Community Service, Pam served as Training and Disability Coordinator, VISTA Program Director, and Program Officer for the Volunteer Generation Fund. Through Envision Prosperity, Pam has connected a cadre of dynamic consultants with expertise in program evaluation, organizational and individual financial management, and AmeriCorps Program development and management.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management

AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Data Collection & Data Quality

Disaster Services

Life After AmeriCorps

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Monitoring

Program Development

Program Evaluation

Service Enterprise Training/Consulting

Volunteer Management References: Michael Ashmore, Program Maine Commission for Development & Training Officer Community Service

michael.ashmore@maineservicecomm ission.gov

Melanie Erquiaga

melanie.erquiaga@nevadaoutdoorsch ool.org

Nevada Outdoor School

Contact: Pam Zeutenhorst 7 Easy St. Litchfield, ME 04350 E: pam@envision-prosperity.com Ph: (207) 356-0073

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GermaineLIFE Nancy Greene of GermaineLIFE is an organizational leader with broad-based experience in shepherding programs to build organizational capacity. Experience includes public interest groups on Capitol Hill in DC, private industry, and National Service leadership. Her programs have been nationally recognized for leadership and innovation by America’s Service Commissions, Habitat for Humanity International, and Lockheed Martin. Accolades include Delaware HSS, Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism, Delaware Association of Volunteer Administrators (as President) and Delmarvelous Woman. Greene’s presentations at national conferences and non-profit organizations are frequently standing-room-only. Greene credits fabulous mentors and inspiring youth for teaching her the importance of listening and sharing.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management

AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Board Development & Engagement

Grant Writing & Editing

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Monitoring

Risk Assessment References: Charles Harris, AmeriCorps Program Director

Serve Delaware - (302) 255 9881 Governor's Commission on Community & Volunteer Service

Charles.A.Harris@delawa re.gov

Kevin Gilmore, Executive Director

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity

kevin@sussexcountyhabi tat.org

Contact: Nancy Greene 21045 Elizabeth Avenue Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 E: greenenancy@comcast.net Ph: (301) 806-2628

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HHHE Collective Engagement. Leadership. Development. Intrinsic Motivation.

People. Passion. All central to the work you and your teams perform to generate positive impact in the communities you serve.

These mission-critical concepts are also the core of the work Barry Altland and HHHE Collective have shared with leaders of all types and levels across the country for more than twenty years.

Barry blends model leadership and engagement practices from the for-profit enterprise with his numerous experiences as a volunteer, a leader of volunteers and a non-profit executive to offer a unique perspective his writing in the acclaimed book, Engaging the Head, Heart and Hands of a Volunteer, refers to as “Otherliness”—serving others ahead of ourselves.

Barry is a world-class facilitator who has led hundreds of interactive conference sessions, half- and full-day workshop experiences, leadership team retreats, virtual sessions and conference plenaries on a broad variety of leadership and engagement topics. Since Mr. Altland also possesses more than 20 years of content design experience, he offers a customized solution to the challenges and learning needs your organization is facing rooted in a collaborative process of discovery and partnership. Yes, you and your organization are a critical part of the design of your own solution!

Training Topics: Board Development & Engagement

Leadership Development

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Volunteer Management

References: Rebeccah Verhoff-Kiss Outreach & Education Officer

ServeOhio

rebeccah.verhoff@serveohio.gov

Audrey Kidwell VGF Program Manager

Volunteer Florida

Audrey@VolunteerFlorida.org

Contact: Barry Altland, HHHE Collective 44 Timbercreek Pines Circle Winter Garden, FL 34787 E: HeadHeartHandsEngagement@gmail.com Ph: (407) 765-0577 https://HHHEngagement.com

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Megan Helton Megan Helton is an AmeriCorps alumni and national service enthusiast. For six years, Megan managed the Disaster Response Program at Texas Conservation Corps. During that time, she was deployed to 15 federally declared disasters and 5 state declared disasters. Through this, she gained direct field experience as well as capacity building and community organizing skills. She has experience developing individualized trainings for AmeriCorps members as well as for organizations that remain long term in post disaster communities. As an active participant in the AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team, she worked across programs to standardize technical trainings and strengthen the capacity of all disaster focused programs. Under her leadership, the disaster program at Texas Conservation Corps won the 2015 Sen. Harkin National Service Award for best Augmentation to a Program. She has worked with ASC to build the disaster volunteer capacity for Service Commissions in Oregon, Colorado, Utah, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Alabama, Kentucky, and Maryland. Megan enjoys one on one consultation and is drawn towards the unique problem solving that comes with tailored consulting work.

Training Topics: Disaster Services

Program Development

State Service Plan Development

Volunteer Management

References: Ruhamah Bauman Program Oicer

Serve Wisconsin

Chad Driscoll Iowa Commission on Sr. National Service PO Volunteer Service

(608) 267-2359 Ruhamah.Bauman@wisconsin.gov (515) 348-6227 chad.driscoll@iowaEDA.com

Contact: Megan Helton Helena, MT E: megan.woods.helton@gmail.com Ph: (512) 210-9068

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Kristen Henry Kristen Henry has over 19 years of National Service experience through her roles as AmeriCorps Alum, former Director of National Service at Serve DC- The Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism, and consultant. AmeriCorps consulting services include program and organizational strategy to explore new initiatives or offer feedback on existing models; grant writing support; training and coaching; and process improvement to get programs aligned, structured and compliant.

Kristen has provided targeted technical assistance including designing and adapting systems to strengthen AmeriCorps grants management; streamlining and creating policies, procedures, training resources, and tools; delivering training for program staff; and strategizing program design approaches.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management

AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Civic Engagement

Grant Writing & Editing

Life After AmeriCorps

Member Orientation & Training

Monitoring

Program Development

Service-Learning

State Service Plan Development

References: Christy Venable NYC National Service Support Director

NYC Service Office of the Mayor

CVenable@cityhall.nyc.gov

Julia Hillengas Executive Director

PowerCorpsPHL

JuliaHillengas@educationworks.org

Contact: Kristen Henry 819 9th Street NE Washington, DC 20002 E: kristenlhenry@gmail.com Ph: (202) 294-5376 www.linkedin.com/in/kristenlhenry1/

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Bill Hulterstrom Bill Hulterstrom has more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit management and volunteer management. Hulterstrom has 13 years experience teaching marketing classes in an MPA program and 30 years of experience teaching volunteer and nonprofit workshops. Bill has trained at numerous state and regional conferences on topics including marketing, board governance, asset based community development, and influencer training. Bill Hulterstrom has been with United Way of Utah County for the past 25 years; he currently serves as president and CEO. Training Topics: Board Development & Engagement

Civic Engagement

Marketing & Communications

Volunteer Management

References: Cat Keen, National Service Programs Director

Volunteer Florida

cat@volunteerflorida.org

Contact: Bill Hulterstrom 2778 Oneida Lane W Provo, UT 84604 E: billh@unitedwayuc.org Ph: (801) 691-5301

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ICF ICF has delivered in-person and virtual trainings to state commission sta and AmeriCorps grantees on data and evaluation topics in Texas, Michigan, Louisiana, West Virginia, and Virginia. Training topics include How to Write an Evaluation Plan; Tips for Writing Surveys; Data Analysis; and Choosing and Using Performance Measures. ICF has also assisted state commissions with the formulation of their state service plan, including developing and hosting a state survey and analyzing data.

Training Topics: Data Collection & Data Quality

Monitoring

Performance Measurement

Program Evaluation

State Service Plan Development

Strategic Planning

References: Heather Foster Executive Director

Volunteer West Virginia

Heather.R.Foster@wv.gov

Megan Foresman AmeriCorps Program Oicer

Volunteer Michigan

ForesmanM@michigan.gov

Contact: Andrew MacDonald 530 Gaither Road Rockville, MD 20850 E: andrew.macdonald@icf.com Ph: (301) 572-0269

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Inciter Inciter helps clients change the world by using data to tell the story of their impact, raise funds, and advocate for social change. We do this by helping them collect the right information, at the right time, using the right tools, and turning it into powerful products that they can use to communicate about their impact, to advocate for their cause, and to raise funds. Established in 2003 as Carson Research Consulting, Inciter is a small, womanowned firm located in Baltimore, MD. When you work with Inciter, you get a team of experienced researchers, evaluators, and custom software designers. While we are located on the East Coast, we work across the country. Inciter has conducted evaluation trainings at previous National Service Training Conferences and currently works AmeriCorps grantees on evaluation activities.

Training Topics: Data Collection & Data Quality

Monitoring

Performance Measurement

Program Development

Program Evaluation

Strategic Planning

References: Ashley Johnson Co-CEO

The Literacy Lab

Mary Hyde Director of Research and Evaluation

CNCS

(202) 643-4792

ajohnson@theliteracylab.org mhyde@cns.gov

Contact: Taj Carson 904 West 36th Street Baltimore, MD 21211 E: taj@inciter.io Ph: (410) 793-4115 www.inciter.io

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Jefts Consulting Jennifer Cowart has been involved with AmeriCorps for over 16 years.

She is an AmeriCorps alum and was the Director of two large Texas AmeriCorps programs. She has extensive experience coaching/ training AmeriCorps grantees in compliance and high quality elements, and supporting them in developing systems, documents and processes to ensure a strong foundation. Jennifer has worked with numerous state commissions and their AmeriCorps programs to provide a range of training/technical assistance including program coaching, grant writing, grant/program management, and member/ site management. Jennifer has also presented at many state, regional, and national conferences and delivered web-based trainings on various AmeriCorps-specific topics.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management

AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Civic Engagement

Grant Writing & Editing

Life After AmeriCorps

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Performance Measurement

Program Development

References: Melinda Points Executive Director

Oklahoma AmeriCorps

(405) 858-7278

Megan Foresman Volunteer Michigan (517) 512-4506 AmeriCorps Program Oicer

mpoints@okamericorps.com foresmanm@michigan.gov

Contact: Jennifer Cowart 1821 Ralph Cox Road Austin, TX 78745 E: jeftsconsulting@gmail.com Ph: (956) 827-5298

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Kerry Swarr, Bloomed Group Kerry Swarr, Bloomed Group, helped start and build Urban Teachers an AmeriCorps program that prepares teachers for urban public schools. She led the organization's recruitment which included extensive networking with AmeriCorps programs across the country--facilitating "Life After AmeriCorps" into teaching. She also has experience with a large urban district, funders and state government.

Training Topics: Alumni Engagement

Board Development & Engagement

Grant Writing & Editing

Leadership Development

Life After AmeriCorps

Marketing & Communications

Meeting Facilitation

Member Recruitment & Retention

Program Development

Public Policy/Advocacy Education

Strategic Planning

Volunteer Management

References: Ben Duda, Former Director of AmeriCorps Alums Sean McDevitt, Senior Director, Career Development

BDuda@everyaction.com City Year

smcdevitt@cityyear.org

Contact: Kerry Swarr 10822 Cherry Hill Drive Glen Allen, VA 23059 E: kerry@bloomedgroup.com Ph: (410) 446-3463 www.bloomedgroup.com

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KS Solutions Kate Scherr-Adams is a skilled professional with insight, passion and energy. She has been providing training and technical assistance to nonprofits, AmeriCorps members and programs for over 15 years. She managed a volunteer center in Baltimore, Maryland and worked for Maryland’s State Commission, providing training to community members, nonprofit sta, AmeriCorps members and businesspeople. For the last 8 years, she has built a consulting practice providing support to organizations. Kate has a strong passion for helping organizations achieve their missions. KS Solutions is a unique consulting firm focused on sustainability and growth of organizations by providing solutions and strategies through project management, stakeholder engagement, organizational development, event planning, strategic planning and professional development.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Board Development & Engagement

Civic Engagement

Leadership Development

Life After AmeriCorps

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Program Development

State Service Plan Development Strategic Planning

Volunteer Management References: Maureen Eccleston Executive Director

PennSERVE

(717) 772-4428

meccleston@pa.gov

Shana Chaplin Deputy Chief of Community Engagement

EngageAR

(501) 320-6459

shana.chaplin@dhs.arkansas.gov

Contact: Katherine Scherr-Adams 5213 Biddison Lane Baltimore, MD 21206 E: kscherr@kssolution.com Ph: (410) 707-8807 www.kssolution.com

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Dr. Monica Lallo Dr. Lallo has extensive experience specializing in contract management, program development and evaluation over the eleven years in county government. Produced several accomplishments with the creation of numerous initiatives that helped improve service delivery outcomes, increase stakeholder involvement and promote networking among nonprofit organizations serving youth. Taught in community college for 7 years and conducted training for LISC AmeriCorps in 2019.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Grant Writing & Editing

Leadership Development

Member Orientation & Training

Monitoring

Program Development

Program Evaluation

Public Policy/Advocacy Education

Service-Learning

Strategic Planning

References: Tenisha Malcolm Assistant Program Oicer

LISC Greater Newark

(973) 264-4535 or (862) 588-3451

tenisha.malcolm@gmail.com

Stacy Rapp AmeriCorps Program Director

LISC, Inc

(212) 455-9308

srapp@lisc.org

Contact: Dr. Monica Lallo 136 Castleton Road Delran, NJ 08075 E: mbst60@gmail.com Ph: (609) 864-0462

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Leading to Change Over 15 years and 2000+ examples of customized, onsite training to service learning and non-profit programs in all 50 states!

Training Topics: Board Development & Engagement

Civic Engagement

Diversity & Disability Inclusion

Grant Writing & Editing

Leadership DevelopmentÂ

Marketing & Communications

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention

Program Development

Service-Learning

Strategic Planning

Volunteer Management Other training topics include: Customer Service, Generational Culture, Millennial Volunteers, Career Readiness, Supervision/Management Skills, Communication Strategies References: Jim Kooler, Program Administrator

CADPH

(916) 809-4122 ext. 1501

jim.Kooler@dhcs.ca.gov

Amy Meurs, CEO

National Youth Service Leadership Council

(651) 967-9200

ameuers@nylc.org

Contact: Eric Rowles 9815 Sam Furr Road, Suite 103 Huntersville, North Carolina 28078 E: erowles@leadingtochange.com Ph: (704) 595-1789 www.LeadingToChange.com

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Levantay Enterprise Levantay Vanessa O’Connor is an Associate Professor and results oriented trainer specializing in helping organizations and individuals create sustainable peak performance through proprietary techniques and high quality leadership, career and workforce development trainings on: Emotional Intelligence, Mindset Development, Resilience, and Coach Approach Leadership. Her experience as a teacher is matched with her over ten years experience working for media powerhouses such as CBS and MTV. As an expert communicator, teacher and trainer Levantay knows how to command attention, and create interactive and educational trainings that inspire action and lead to real results.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Board Development & Engagement

Leadership Development

Life After AmeriCorps

Marketing & Communications

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Program Development

Program Evaluation

Public Policy/Advocacy Education

Resource Development

Service Enterprise Training/Consulting

Service-Learning

State Service Commission Operations

State Service Plan Development

Strategic Planning

Other training topics include: Unconscious bias, equity, diversity and inclusion trainings References: Monica Lallo, Senior VP

Youth and Education Services

(609) 864-0462

mbst60@gmail.com

Tenisha Malcolm, Director of Urban Programs

Nature Conservatory

(862) 588-3451

tenisha.malcolm@gmail.com

Contact: Levantay Vanessa O’Connor 487 Trent Street Oceanside, CA 92058 E: info@levantay.com Ph: (718) 749-2729 www.levantay.com

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McMahon Consulting Group Cole McMahon has devoted his career to making national service more eective. The McMahon Consulting Group runs innovation labs to solve local and regional crises. We help commissions move beyond monitoring, and we help programs do more, tell a better story, and raise more money. MCG provides technical reviews of grant applications prior to submission and develop proposals for new programs. Last year, MCG helped clients secure more than $10M in AmeriCorps*National funds. From using data to bringing out the best in your team, we help you get more work done. Cole has placed AmeriCorps members in 50 states, quadrupled the budgets of two programs, and raised more than $30 million for national service programs. We have a great team, and we get it--we've walked in your shoes.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Board Development & Engagement

Civic Engagement

Data Collection & Data Quality

Grant Writing & Editing

Leadership Development

Member Recruitment & Retention

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Program Development

Program Evaluation

State Service Commission Operations

State Service Plan Development

Strategic Planning References: Jessie Permar Kelly Rebuilding AmeriCorps Program Director Together

(202) 518-3509 jpermar@rebuildingtogether.org

Maureen Eccleston Executive Director

(717) 772-4428 meccleston@pa.gov

PennSERVE

Contact: Cole McMahon 5 Melvin Avenue Catonsville, MD 21228 E: mcmahonconsultinggroup@verizon.net Ph: (410) 504-9005 http://mcmahonnonprofitsolutions.com/

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Meche Consulting, LLC At Meche Consulting, LLC, we specialize in training and providing technical assistance related to federal grants & contracts management, financial management, compliance issues, and audit resolution. We work with federal recipients based in the USA and internationally.

We work with you to develop and deliver specialized training using various genres including webinars, video conferencing, eCourses, and on-site presentations – we’ll adapt to your needs. If technical assistance related to financial grants management is what you need, we can provide it through completing on-site and remote evaluations and desk reviews, completing pre-award and post-award assessments, and reviewing financial management systems to ensure compliance with Federal regulations. As former Office of Inspector General auditors with five federal agencies, we can help prepare your organization for audits and assist with resolution. Susan Meche is the owner of Meche Consulting, LLC. Susan is a former senior grants officer at the Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS). She has over 30 years of experience employed as a grants officer, accountant, auditor, management analyst, CFO, and operations director with Federal government agencies as well as local and international non-profit organizations. Since 2004 she has worked as a consultant with CNCS, state commissions, and national service programs managing AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, Volunteer Generation Fund, and other CNCS special initiatives.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management References: Beth Tailleur New York State (518) 473-8882 AmeriCorps Program Admin. Commission on National and Community Service

Beth.Tailleur@ocfs.ny.gov

Maureen K. Eccleston Executive Director

MEccleston@pa.gov

PennSERVE

(717) 772-4428

Contact: Susan Meche 1917 Green Wing Drive Granbury, TX 76049 E: susan@Meche.me Ph: (817) 964-0514

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National Youth Leadership Council NYLC brings more than 35 years of experience working with sites across the country and abroad, supporting educators and administrators in advancing civic engagement — whether students are getting started in service-learning, increasing their leadership, or sharpening their focus.

Training Topics: Civic Engagement

Leadership Development

Meeting Facilitation

Program Development

Public Policy/Advocacy Education

Service-Learning

References: Katie McSheffrey Government Affairs Officer

National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service

(703) 571-3747

Tracy Nielsen Executive Director

HandsOn Twin Cities

(612) 379-4900 ext. 17

Contact: Amy Meuers 463 Maria Avenue, Suite 108 St. Paul, MN 55106 E: ameuers@nylc.org Ph: (651) 967-9200 www.nylc.org

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On3Learn, LLC The managing partners at On3Learn have a combined experience in AmeriCorps and State Service Commissions of over 50 years. Our 3 partners were AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps Program Directors, and State Commission staff. We now work directly with State Service Commissions and AmeriCorps programs all over the country to support them in program development, program implementation, data collection, and grant development. Specifically, we have developed courses for the AmeriCorps field that allow individuals to learn at their own pace and at their own time. These courses are available for new applicants, program and Commission staff, site supervisors, and members.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management

AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Data Collection & Data Quality

Grant Writing & Editing

Life After AmeriCorps

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Monitoring

Performance Measurement

Program Development

State Service Commission Operations

References: Melinda Points Executive Director

Oklahoma AmeriCorps

(405) 858-7278

mpoints@okamericorps.com

Megan Foresman AmeriCorps Program Officer

Volunteer Michigan

(517) 512-4506

foresmanm@michigan.gov

Contact: Amy Salinas 5106 Suburban Drive Austin, TX 78745 E: info@on3learn.com Ph: (414) 988-3314 www.on3learn.com

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Optimistic Options Hiring me will improve your capacity to take action when answering the needs of adolescents. I have led over 250 workshops in the US and abroad and presented at conferences and workshops on the local, national and international level.

Training Topics: Risk Assessment References: Beth Fraster

Mass Mentoring

(617) 455-5819

Allison Scott

Dial-Self Youth and Community Services

(413) 774-7054 x101

Contact: Rosie McMahan 28 Kingman Road Amherst, MA 01002 E: rosiemcmahan@gmail.com Ph: (617) 784-1532 https://optimistic-options.com/

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PHENND I have over 15 years' experience working with CNCS and AmeriCorps programs (both State/ National and VISTA). I am not primarily a consultant, but I have developed some specific expertise (particularly around higher ed and serving as an intermediary) that I think might be useful for the field.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Civic Engagement

Service-Learning References: Maureen Eccleston Executive Director

PennSERVE

(717) 772-4428

meccleston@pa.gov

Edison Freire Director of Gateway

JEVS Human Services

(267) 340-3667

edison.freire@jevs.org

Contact: Hillary Kane 3624 Market Street, Suite 5W Philadelphia, PA 19104 E: hillarya@phennd.org Ph: (215) 573-2379 www.phennd.org

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Public Allies’ Center for Cross-Sector Leadership (CXL) Public Allies’ Center for Cross-Sector Leadership (CXL) draws upon over 25 years of experience in leveraging national service to build a more just and equitable society, and the diverse leadership to sustain it. We believe those most impacted by social problems should sit at the center of developing solutions, and we are committed to national service as a leadership accelerator for our communities’ untapped talent. Public Allies is known for excellence in providing a strong Member experience that prepares diverse participants (most from the very communities being served by our programs) for careers, education and a lifelong commitment to public service.

Training Topics: Civic Engagement

Diversity & Disability Inclusion

Leadership Development

Life After AmeriCorps

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention References: Marc McAleavey Executive Director

Serve Indiana

MMcaleavey@serveindiana.gov

Dorothy Stoneman Founder

YouthBuild and Opportunity Youth

dstoneman@youthbuild.org

Contact: Erin Guest 735 N Water Suite 550 Milwaukee, WI 53202 E: ering@publicallies.org Ph: (414) 831-0967 www.publicallies.org

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Amy Salinas Amy Salinas has spent the last 24 years working in the fields of AmeriCorps, national service, volunteerism, community development, and youth development and leadership. Twenty of those years have been specifically within national service. Within national service, Amy began as an AmeriCorps Member where she served in Arlington, Texas, worked for an AmeriCorps State program, and worked for the Texas Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Texas State Service Commission at that time) as a Program Officer, Training Specialist, and Disability Inclusion Specialist. And for the last 15 years, Amy has worked as a consultant within the national service family.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Civic Engagement

Data Collection & Data Quality

Grant Writing & Editing

Leadership Development

Life After AmeriCorps

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Performance Measurement

Program Development

State Service Commission Operations

State Service Plan Development

Volunteer Management References: Nurieh Glasgow Program and Training Officer

ServeWyoming

(307) 234-3428 / (866) 737-8304

nurieh@servewyoming.org

Amy Roff Deputy Director

Oklahoma AmeriCorps

(405) 858-7278

aroff@okamericorps.com

Contact: Amy Salinas 5106 Suburban Drive Austin, TX 78745 E: CACconsulting@hotmail.com Ph: (512) 294-3370

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The Service Nerd Tray Deadwyler leads The Service Nerd — a collective of consultancies and nonprofit organizations supporting you as a leader, your team, and organizations that lead differently. Tray has more than 17 years of service within the nonprofit sector with the majority of his tenure (15 years) supporting the national service movement. From growing the national service portfolio at large foundations to co-creating innovative community interventions, he has harnessed the various forms of philanthropy to empower individuals and organizations to take action within communities. His civic transcript has spanned such organizations as the AmeriCorps*NCCC, American Red Cross and Points of Light Foundation. The Service Nerd is unique as it specializes in building effective systems and providing the training and support to ensure teams have the capacity and capabilities to implement those systems successfully. Tray holds credentials in volunteer management (CVM), life coaching (CLC), and specialty in cognitive behavioral coaching (CBC).

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant

AmeriCorps Program

Civic Engagement

Management & Training

Board Development & Engagement

Management Data Collection & Data

Grant Writing & Editing

Leadership Development

Life After AmeriCorps

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention

Monitoring

Performance Measurement

Program Development

Public Policy/Advocacy

Resource Development

Risk Assessment

State Service Plan Development

Strategic Planning

Quality Marketing & Communications Member Supervisory & Site Management Program Evaluation

Education Service-Learning

State Service Commission Operations

Volunteer Management

References: Kimberly Brown Dir. of Training and Development

Virginia State Service Commission

(804) 726-7069 kimberly.brown@dss.virginia. gov

Caroline Farmer Executive Director

North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service

caroline.farmer@nc.gov

Contact: Tray T.S. Deadwyler, CVM, CLC, CBC 7305 Rockhouse Rd, Austell, GA 30168

E: tray@theservicenerd.com, Ph: (404) 530-9315 https://www.theservicenerd.com

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The SISGI Group The SISGI Group is a leading provider of training and strategic planning services for national service programs and commissions. From webinars to full-day training sessions, our consultants are experts in custom interactive training to meet the specialized learning of diverse participants. Including technical assistance to planning grantees and programs, our customized strategy services deliver action-oriented and goal-focused outcomes for all stakeholders. We specialize in innovative strategies, including crafting digital and green operating systems to limit paper waste and learning management systems to minimize administrative costs while improving eiciency. Regardless of the project, we can access the talent to support your needs.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Board Development & Engagement Civic Engagement

Data Collection & Data Quality

Diversity & Disability Inclusion

Grant Writing & Editing

Leadership Development

Life After AmeriCorps

Marketing & Communications

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Performance Measurement

Program Development

Program Evaluation

Risk Assessment

Service-Learning

State Service Commission Operations

State Service Plan Development

Strategic Planning

Volunteer Management

References: Maureen Eccleston Executive Director

PennSERVE

(717) 772-4428

meccleston@pa.gov

Jacqueline Johnson Executive Director

Connecticut Commission on Community Service

(860) 947-1828

jacqueline.johnson@ct.gov

Contact: Thenera Bailey 48 Bi State Plaza, Suite 526 Old Tappan, NJ 07675 E: consulting@sisgigroup.org

Ph: (201) 898-0157 http://sisgigroup.org  

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Tecce Consulting Kris Tecce is a former Commission Sta and CNCS TTA provider with over 25 years of experience working with nonprofits, state and local governments. She has a varied background of grant compliance, finance and accounting that include regulatory information, UGG, GAAP and financial analysis. She has defined, developed and set up many new finance systems with strong internal controls for large and small non-profit organizations. She has led dozens of A-133 audits without findings. She has conducted hundreds of workshops and seminars on the fundamentals and complexity of responsible and eicient fiscal management including the development of a multi-day comprehensive training for 20 to 300 people.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Fiscal/Grant Management

Monitoring

Risk Assessment

References: Carson Carroll Director

South Carolina Service Commission

(803) 608-9143

Carson.Carroll@uwasc.org

Maureen Eccleston Executive Director

PennSERVE

(717) 772-4428

meccleston@pa.gov

Contact: Kris Tecce 66 Main Street Wakefield, MA 01880 E: ktecce@yahoo.com Ph: (404) 530-9315

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Thomas P. Miller and Associates TPMA is a national evaluation consulting firm that has worked with AmeriCorps programs, State Service Commissions, and ASC to conduct evaluations and provide tailored group trainings and one-on-one coaching sessions.

These virtual or in-person trainings build capacity for data collection, performance measurement, and evaluation. Over the past four years, TPMA has worked with 31 individual AmeriCorps programs and we have provided large group trainings for Commission staff through ASC and all of California Volunteers’ and Serve Indiana’s grantees. We have a passion for demonstrating how evaluation and data can be useful and helping AmeriCorps programs build their capacity and capabilities.

Training Topics: Data Collection & Data Quality

Grant Writing & Editing

Meeting Facilitation

Performance Measurement

Program Development

Program Evaluation

State Service Plan Development

Strategic Planning

References: Tara Baltzley CaliforniaVolunteers (916) 319-8443 Tara.Baltzley@CV.CA.GOV AmeriCorps Program Learning Officer, Training & Technical Assistance Sara Talbert National Service Manager

Serve Indiana

(317) 220-3563 satalbert@serveindiana.gov

Contact: Aimee Wilkinson 1630 North Meridian Street Suite 430 Indianapolis, IN 46202 E: awilkinson@tpma-inc.com Ph: (740) 262-5674 www.tpma-inc.com

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Verve Exchange Each year Shannon engages hundreds of individuals from a variety of sectors through high-powered workshops, speaking engagements and coaching activities. Shannon is also a skilled strategist and consultant with an extensive background in community building and the development of program theory. Shannon’s extensive experience with National Service programming includes two terms of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA and employment as the Statewide Training Officer for Montana Commission on Community Service, Program Manager with the Montana Campus Compact, and Program Manager and Director of Programs with the Montana Conservation Corps. She is the co-chair of the Montana AmeriCorps Alumni Chapter and a recipient of the AmeriCorps Alumni Local Leadership Award. She is known for her positive energy, strength of character and humor.

Training Topics: AmeriCorps Program Management & Training

Board Development & Engagement

Civic Engagement

Leadership Development

Life After AmeriCorps

Meeting Facilitation

Member Orientation & Training

Member Recruitment & Retention

Member Supervisory & Site Management

Program Development

Risk Assessment

Service-Learning

State Service Plan Development Strategic Planning

Volunteer Management

References: Megan McLeod AmeriCorps Program Officer & Training Coordinator

North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service

(704) 330-5283

Megan.McLeod@nc.gov

Sarah Sadowksi Grants Manager

Montana Corporation for (406) 444- 5547 ssadowski@mt.gov National and Community Service

Contact: Shannon Stober 42 Timberline Creek Road Bozeman, MT 59715 E: shannon@verveexchange.com

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VolunteerPro | Tobi Johnson & Associates Tobi Johnson is an expert and master trainer with over 25 years direct, boots-on-the-ground experience in nonprofit and public sector organizations. She is known for her modern thought leadership, highly practical evidencebased strategies, and innovative, “big hat” thinking around volunteerism and service. She has delivered keynotes and workshops at numerous state service commission conferences. In 2015, she launched VolunteerPro, a training hub for leaders of volunteers. She has partnered to offer VolunteerPro community memberships to commission networks to build capacity in volunteer engagement. Her firm conducts the Volunteer Management Progress Report survey, offering trends and benchmarks in volunteer management.

Training Topics: Leadership Development

Marketing & Communications

Performance Measurement

Program Development

Risk Assessment

Strategic Planning

Volunteer Management References: Rebeccah Verhoff-Kiss ServeOhio Outreach & Education Officer

(614) 995-5269 Rebeccah.VerhoffKiss@serveohio.gov

Maryalice Crofton Executive Director

(207) 624-7792 Maryalice.Crofton@maine.gov

Maine Commission for Community Service

Contact: Tobi Johnson 10300 Evening Ridge Lane Knoxville, TN 37922 E: tobi@volpro.net Ph: (206) 799-9038 https://tobijohnson.com/ , http://volpro.net/

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VQ Strategies VQ Volunteer Strategies president, Beth Steinhorn, has provided training services for multiple state service commissions and AmeriCorps programs across the US including presentations at ASC regional conferences, training for the Delaware State Oice of Volunteerism, Maine Commission for Community Service, Serve Alaska, Serve Ohio, and Spark the Change Colorado, and technical assistance and training for the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits.

Training Topics: Volunteer Management References: Laurette Edelman Executive Director

NH Center for Nonprofits

LEdelmann@nhnonprofits.org

Kristy Judd Executive Director

Spark the Change Colorado

KJudd@sparkthechangecolorado.org

Contact: Beth Steinhorn 16748 Smoky Hill Road Unit 198 Centennial, CO 80015 E: beth@VQStrategies.com Ph: (303) 699-1708 vqstrategies.com

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WordCraft, LLC Becky Eason has provided training and technical assistance to CNCS programs on a variety of levels, from one-on-one coaching with individual AmeriCorps programs, to allday training sessions, to presentations at regional CNCS conferences the last four years. The areas on which Becky has provided service are grant writing, evaluation design, and program evaluation, but she also brings expertise in strategic planning and leadership coaching to the table. Becky particularly enjoys working with agencies to understand how they can best evaluate their work, so they can use the evidence of their eectiveness with funders, partners, and other stakeholders.

Training Topics: Data Collection & Data Quality

Grant Writing & Editing

Meeting Facilitation

Performance Measurement

Program Evaluation

Strategic Planning

References: Samuel Sokolove Executive Director

New Mexico Commission on (505) 841-8474 Community Volunteerism

samuel.sokolove@state.nm.us

Jessica Noble Executive Director

Kansas Volunteer Commission

jnoble@ksde.org

Contact: Becky J Eason 400 Jane Court Lawrence, KS 66049 E: becky.eason@wordcraftks.com Ph: (785) 218-7655 www.wordcraftks.com

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