2021 ASC Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory

Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory -2021-

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A Circle of Ten, Inc Network for Collaboration

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Aligned Impact Consulting Services

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Amy Salinas

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Anna Eberhardt

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Bee’s Knees Consulting LLC

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Big Purpose Big Impact, Ltd.

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BloomEd Group

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CGA, Inc. and the Casa Grande Alliance

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Community Resource Center

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Coyne Coaching Services

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Deep Blue Grant Consulting

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Discover a New Future

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Do Good, Be Good

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Envision Prosperity

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Gather My Lost Sheep

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Global HighPoint Mgmt. and Training Consulting Service, LLC

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Inciter

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Inspiring Service

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Jefts Consulting

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Kinetic Connections Consulting, LLC

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Kristen Henry

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KS Solutions Consulting, LLC

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Leading to Change

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Levantay Enterprise

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McMahon Consulting Group, LLC

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Meche Consulting, LLC

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National Youth Leadership Council

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On3Learn

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Public Allies

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Public Impact Advisors

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Sara St. Laurent

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Social Impact Associates, LLC

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Stone 2 Bread LLC

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Tecce Consulting

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The Dr. Alex Gee Group

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The Edge

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The SISGI Group

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Think For Good & The Service Nerd Collective

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Thomas P. Miller and Associates

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United Way of Utah County

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Verve Exchange Consulting

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VolunteerPro | 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 2021 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 2021 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 – 6.

Look for the “Made in AmeriCorps” AmeriCorps Alumni!

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Should you have any questions about the 2021 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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A Circle of Ten, Inc, Network for Collaboration Kathy Holdway, founder of A Circle of Ten (C10), has empowered leaders, nonprofits and communities in grassroots community building, program and grant development for 35 years. Her training and support build individual and agency capacity in rural regional, state and national initiatives. C10, an award winning nonprofit, is versed in leveraging local resources and bringing in new funds for sustainable services through collaborations engaging diverse stakeholders. C10’s initiatives have increased services and funding for art, education, health, housing and business development.

Contact Information Kathy Holdway Email: kathy.holdway@circleof10.org

Phone: 903-520-2069

Sample Training Topics     

Process of Collaboration Seminar, 24 Hr Leadership Combining Grassroots Community Organizing, Program & Grant Development Grantwriting as a Process Leadership Forward | Learn, Go Back, Plug in, Lead!

StrAtegieZ | Mission met, services increased, and assets leveraged Board Basics & Development

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

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Hybrid

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In-Person

References  

Dawn Franks, Your Philanthropy, President, dawnfranks@your-philanthropy.com Fred Kanke, Ph.D, Angelina College, VP of Community Service, Dean, Retired, fredkanke@gmail.com

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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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 staff. 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.

Contact Information Brent Kossick Email:Brent.Kossick@AlignedImpactCS.com

Phone: (803) 470-2025

Sample Training Topics     

Meeting Member Enrollment Goals Through Full Cycle Recruitment Effective Management for National Service Leaders Facilitating Effective Meetings and Training Events Member Training and Development Keys to Facilitating a Quality Virtual Presentation

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

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Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Carson Carroll, Director, SC Service Commission, carson.carroll@uwasc.org Megan McLeod, Program Officer, NC Service Commission, Megan.McLeod@nc.gov

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Amy Salinas Amy Salinas has spent the last 25 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.

Contact Information Amy Salinas Email: CACconsulting@hotmail.com

Phone: 512-294-3370

Sample Training Topics     

AmeriCorps Program Bootcamp - virtual and in-person Civic Reflection for AmeriCorps Members, Program Staff, and State Commission Staff 1-1 Performance Measure and Data Collection Coaching AmeriCorps Grant Application Development and Submission Support Building Evidence Webinar Series

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

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Hybrid

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In-Person

References  

Kirstin Mann, Serve Idaho, Kirstin.Mann@labor.idaho.gov Anne Smith, Oklahoma AmeriCorps, asmith@okamericorps.com

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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Anna Eberhardt Anna Eberhardt, CGMS, has more than a dozen years of experience in grant management and administration of a variety of both federal and state grants including 9 years at OneStar Foundation as both a Program and Fiscal Grants Officer. Because of her broad experience in both program and fiscal coaching and oversight, she brings a unique perspective of grant management, administration, and monitoring. In addition, she has served as a grant reviewer for various federal and state funding. Anna specializes in many commission tasks including grant review, management, and monitoring including creating the tools and policies as well as completing the monitoring work itself.

Contact Information Anna Eberhardt Email: annathieleeberhardt@gmail.com

Phone: 512-769-7831

Sample Training Topics    

Risk-Based Monitoring Community Grant Review Grant Review for COOP Program at Texas Parks and Wildlife Recreation Grants Division Grants Auditor for Texas Parks and Wildlife Recreation Grants Division

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

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Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Jerry Bertrand, Public Impact Advisors, jerrybertrand@gmail.com Jaclyn Kolar, OneStar Foundation, Director of National Service, Jaclyn@onestarfoundation.org

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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Bee's Knees Consulting LLC Gretchen Biesecker, Ph.D. is a developmental psychologist and program evaluator, with over 25 years of experience, working with a range of non-profits, foundations, and AmeriCorps programs. Since 2016, she has been Evaluation Consultant to the Massachusetts Service Alliance, working closely with AmeriCorps grantees and program officers. For over 7 years she served as Vice President of Evaluation at City Year, leading their national evaluation department. She earned her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and History from Carnegie Mellon University, a Ph.D. in Applied Child Development from Tufts University, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Psychology at Örebro University in Sweden.

Contact Information Gretchen Biesecker Email: gretchen@beeskneesdata.com

Phone: 617-899-0780 Website: http://www.beeskneesdata.com/

Sample Training Topics     

Adapting Evaluation and Data Collection in Response to COVID-19 How to Write an Evaluation Report Cooking with Logic Models Leading with Data (a session for AmeriCorps members related to their use of data in service and in Life After AmeriCorps) Enhancing Data Quality: Journey-mapping the Life and Times of a Data Point

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

References  

Lisl Hacker, Director of Training and Technical Assistance, Massachusetts Service Alliance lhacker@mass-service.org Beth McGuinness, Deputy Director, Massachusetts Service Alliance, bmcguinness@massservice.org

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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Big Purpose Big Impact, Ltd. 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.

Contact Information Susan Hyatt Email: shyatt@bigpurposebigimpact.com

Phone: 303-512-3994 Website: www.bigpurposebigimpact.com

Sample Training Topics     

Volunteer Florida VGF Outcome Evaluation Designing AmeriCorps Evaluations: Make it Meaningful, Manageable and Meet Requirements Collecting High Quality Data for Performance Measurement and Evaluation AmeriCorps Grant Writing: Program Design, Performance Measures, and Evaluation Plans Building Evidence: What is it, Where to find it, and How to REALLY use it!

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

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Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Danny Fisher, Training Officer, Serve Colorado, danny.fisher@state.co.us Cat Keen, National Service Programs Director, Volunteer Florida, cat@volunteerflorida.org

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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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.

Contact Information Kerry Swarr Email: kerry@bloomedgroup.com

Phone: 410-446-3463 Website: www.bloomedgroup.com

Sample Training Topics 

Communications Plan for Black Educators Initiative at Urban Teachers

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

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Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Robert Simmons, Urban Teachers, Executive Director of the Black Educators Initiative, Robert.Simmons@urbanteachers.org Sean McDevitt, Senior Director, Career Development, City Year, smcdevitt@cityyear.org

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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CGA, Inc. and the Casa Grande Alliance The Casa Grande Alliance provides friendly, culturally sensitive prevention education programming and family support services, youth leadership and development programming, community coalition leadership, and mental health resource navigation. The community coalitions we lead build networks of support to protect and build resilience in the youth, adults and families living in our communities.

Contact Information Robert Shogren Email: bobshogren1960@gmail.com

Phone: 520-603-6126

Sample Training Topics     

Service in AmeriCorps - Being of Use Adverse Childhood Experience and implications for service members New Executive Director Training and Support Strategic Thinking and Planning facilitation AmeriCorps Program Portfolio Performance Improvement, Development and Expansion

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Hybrid

References  

Laura Magruder, M.Ed., CEO, Maggie's Place, lmagruder@maggiesplace.org LaDawn Stoddard, Executive Director, UServeUtah, ldstoddard@utah.gov

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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.

Contact Information Rebecca Gorrell Email: gorrell@crcamerica.org

Phone: 303-6230-1540 Website: https://crcamerica.org/

Sample Training Topics     

Grant Writing & Fund Development Strategic Planning & Program Development Diversity & Disability Inclusion AmeriCorps Programs & Systems Development Rural Community Engagement

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

X

X

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

References  

Roger Palmer, AmeriCorps Mountain Region, Program Officer, rpalmer@cns.gov Paul Brown, Deputy Director, Serve Colorado, paul.brown@state.co.us

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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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-of-fact 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 effectiveness. Facilitation services available for manager and team development.

Contact Information Susan Coyne Email: CoyneCoachingServices@gmail.com

Phone: 617-515-3176 Website: https://www.coynecoachingservices.com/

Sample Training Topics  

Leading During Times of Change - virtual session for AmeriCorps South Carolina Program Directors Fostering Remote Team Connections - virtual session for AmeriCorps South Carolina Program Directors

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

X

X

X

X

X

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid



In-Person

References 

Brent Kossick, UWASC, SC Service Commission, Brent.Kossick@UWASC.org

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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Deep Blue Grant Consulting Jody Karr has over 20 years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector specializing in youth development and conservation programs, managing AmeriCorps programs for 9 of those years with the Southwest Conservation Corps in Colorado, and American YouthWorks in Texas and Louisiana. From place-based science education to conservation and disaster services, she has guided program development and implementation creating transformational learning environments for youth and young adults. Jody has successfully secured municipal, state, federal and private grant resources to help organizations build capacity, managing both pre-award research and writing, and post-award project administration and compliance.

Contact Information Jody Karr Email: deepbluegrantconsulting@gmail.com

Phone: 512-983-9946 Website: www.deepbluegrantconsulting.com

Sample Training Topics     

AmeriCorps Program Management & Training Program Development Grant Writing & Editing AmeriCorps Grant Management Meeting Facilitation

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Hybrid

References  

Jaclyn Kolar, OneStar Foundation, Director of National Service, jaclyn@onestarfoundation.org Stephanie Trahan, Volunteer Louisiana, Senior AmeriCorps Program Officer, strahan@crt.la.gov

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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Discover a New Future Faith Saunders worked at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), now Rutgers University, for 10 years overseeing and developing various programs. She has a master’s degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Rutgers and was an adjunct professor there. She also implemented and served as director for a New Jersey State-funded Employment Institute - Career Connection Employment Resource Institute (CCERI) at the Mental Health Association in New Jersey for 14 years providing services such as program and leadership development, strategic planning, and program evaluation.

Contact Information Faith Saunders-McCalla Email: info@discoveranewfuture.com

Phone: 908-313-5900 Website: www.discoveranewfuture.com

Sample Training Topics     

Community Coaching for LISC AmeriCorps Program Repurposing Conflict for AmeriCorps Leadership Conference TEAMwork Makes the DREAM Work' for VA AmeriCorps staff Program, leadership, and professional development Program evaluation, strategic planning

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

X

X

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid

References  

Sarah Sturtevant, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Sr. Program Officer, SSturtevant@lisc.org Tenisha Malcolm-Wint, The Nature Conservancy, Director of Urban Programs, tenisha.malcolm@gmail.com

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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Minority Owned Business

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Do Good, Be Good 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 has provided consulting services and technical assistance to public service agencies such as the Arizona Supreme Court, City of Flagstaff Arizona, Community Health Center Association of Connecticut, Delta Corps, Maryland Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism, New York State Commission, North Carolina Commission, and Northern Arizona University.

Contact Information Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom Email: connect@sharonspeaks.com

Phone: 928-224-0504 Website: http://sharonspeaks.com

Sample Training Topics     

Virtual Orientation in a Box Resource for Program Managers Life After AmeriCorps Virtual Workshop Series for Members Welcome to AmeriCorps – It’s Unlike Anything You Have Seen Before Virtual Workshop for New Supervisors and Staff Let's Laugh and Connect - Team Building Virtual Gathering for Staff and Members Nonprofit Lifecyles Workshop, Assessment and Coaching for Planning Grantees

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

X

X

X

X

X

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid

References  

Amy Holland, Oregon Volunteers, Program Officer, amy.holland@hecc.oregon.gov Emily Litchfield, Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith, and Family, AmeriCorps Director, elitchfield@az.gov

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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.

Contact Information Pam Zeutenhorst Email: pam@envision-prosperity.com

Phone: 207-356-0073

Sample Training Topics     

Ensuring a Culture of Engagement Service Enterprise Training Series Making Evaluation Meaningful Creating Financial Wellbeing - Individual Financial Management AmeriCorps Financial Management Training

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Michael Ashmore, Volunteer Maine, Training and Program Development Officer, michael.ashmore@maine.gov Melanie Erquiaga, Nevada Outdoor School, Executive Director, melanie.erquiaga@nevadaoutdoorschool.org

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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Gather My Lost Sheep Cathy Lins of Gather My Lost Sheep is a community consultant working with the AmeriCorps Agency 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 AmeriCorps Agency sites. Accustomed to working with diverse populations. Have completed projects in English and Spanish.

Contact Information Cathy Lins Email: clins.wi@gmail.com

Phone: 608-469-3980

Sample Training Topics     

Trauma-Informed Care Introduction to Grant Writing Supervisor and Member Relations Establishing a Major Gift Program Segmenting Your Donors

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid



In-Person

References  

DeeDee Raap, deedee@deedeeraap.com Jewel Ware, Jewels of Success, jewel@jewelsofsuccess.com

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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Global HighPoint Management and Training Consulting Service, LLC 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.

Contact Information Dr. Monica Lallo Email: mbst60@gmail.com

Phone: 609-864-0462

Sample Training Topics     

Public Speaking for New & Existing AmeriCorps Members (National Conference) - LISC, NY/PA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/Racism (Working with Community) Working with Community Partners - Program Directors (VA Conference) Techniques and Strategies for Probation Officers (Superior Court of New Jersey) Professional Development and Self-Care Strategies for Program Directors & Supervisors

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual





Hybrid

In-Person

References  

Stacy Grant, LISC AmeriCorps, Director, SGrant@lisc.org Tenisha Malcolm-Wint, The Nature Conservancy, Director of Urban Programs, tenisha.malcolm@gmail.com

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business



Minority Owned Business

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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, woman-owned 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.

Contact Information Taj Carson Email: contact@inciter.io

Phone: 410-366-1779 Website: www.inciter.io

Sample Training Topics     

How to Visualize your Fundraising Data How to Create a Logic Model Real World Data Integration: What to Do with What You've Got How to Choose a Reporting Tool Using an Impact Blueprint to Keep from Going Over Budget During a Large Data Project

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid

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References  

Ashley Johnson, Co-CEO, The Literacy Lab, ajohnson@theliteracylab.org Mary Hyde, Director of Research and Evaluation, CNCS, mhyde@cns.gov

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

In-Person

Inspiring Service Inspiring Service operates the nation’s largest set of online guides to active nonprofits in America. Its guides reveal ways people can make a difference in their community. It also operates two matching technologies and virtual event platforms helping to speed the process of creating diverse nonprofit boards and helping experienced professionals connect with nonprofits around a particular need. It also operates a free 1:1 homework help platform connecting volunteers to disadvantaged students.

Contact Information Douglas Bolton Email: doug@inspiringservice.org

Phone: 513-910-2584 Website: https://inspiringservice.org/

Sample Training Topics    

Full-service solution for helping the nonprofit sector recovery and create resiliency in a postpandemic world A solution for connecting the public to active nonprofits to help a state rebuild its volunteer ecosystem Using innovative and scalable tools to create WIDER nonprofit boards -- that is, welcoming, inclusive, diverse, equitable and representative Using skilled volunteers to help nonprofits create Scenario Plans to overcome 2020's health, economic and social crisis

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

References  

Emily Haber, CEO, Massachusetts Service Alliance, Emily Haber EHaber@Mass-Service.org Ginna Holmes, Executive Director, Michigan Community Service Commission, holmesv@michigan.gov

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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.

Contact Information Jennifer Cowart Email: jeftsconsulting@gmail.com

Phone: 956-827-5298

Sample Training Topics     

AmeriCorps Program Bootcamp - Virtual and In-Person National Service Criminal History Checks for AmeriCorps Program and State Commission Staff AmeriCorps Grant Application Development and Submission Support AmeriCorps Planning Grantees - Programmatic and Operational Systems Development Civic Reflection for AmeriCorps Members, Program Staff and State Commission Staff

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Melinda Points, Oklahoma AmeriCorps, Executive Director, mpoints@okamericorps.com Megan Foresman, Michigan Community Service Commission, AmeriCorps Program Officer, ForesmanM@michigan.gov

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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Kinetic Connections Consulting, LLC Dr. Talia Carroll (she/her) ignites change by by providing thoughtfully executed strategy that elevates internal and external relationships and practices that align with organizational goals. As an AmeriCorps alumna, she has a deep appreciation and respect for those who are enraged in direct service, and those who support members. Organizations ready to engage in meaningful, intentional, and transformational education and change select Dr. Carroll to be a collaborative strategist to advance desired or established goals.

Contact Information Talia Carroll Website: https://www.kineticconnectionsconsulting.com

Email: info@drtaliacarroll.com Phone: 405-295-5435

Sample Training Topics     

What Living Abroad Taught Me (and can teach you) about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mitigating Bias and Building Inclusivity in the Workplace Goal Setting and Action: Creating Steps and Accountability for Success Strategic Planning for Board Leaders Identity Exploration to Build Relational Capital

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual





Hybrid

In-Person

References  

Dr. Callie Womble, The Life of a Scholar, LLC., drcallie@thelifeofascholar.com Bailey Gordon, Nonprofit Consultant, Bailey Gordon Consulting, LLC. baileyannegordon@gmail.com

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business



Minority Owned Business

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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.

Contact Information Kristen Henry Email: kristenlhenry@gmail.com

Phone: 202-294-5376 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenlhenry1

Sample Training Topics    

Strategies and Resource Development for State Service Commission Engagement of AmeriCorps Alums AmeriCorps State Program Planning Grant Technical Assistance: Program Design, Application, Infrastructure, Policies, and Procedures AmeriCorps State Program Technical Assistance: Program Design Support (Theory of Change, Logic Model, Data Collection Plan) AmeriCorps State Program Technical Assistance: Policies and Procedures Development

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

References  

Maureen Eccleston, Executive Director, PennSERVE, meccleston@pa.gov Erik Miller, AmeriCorps Coordinator, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, Erik.Miller@sschc.org

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KS Solutions Consulting, LLC 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 staff, 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.

Contact Information Kate Scherr-Adams Email: kscherr@kssolution.com

Phone: 410-707-8807 Website: www.kssolution.com

Sample Training Topics     

Effective Communication: Compassion and Progress (Training session) Storytelling: Taking Others on Your Journey (Training session) Effective and Engaging AmeriCorps Member Recruitment (Training session) Staff Planning Retreat (Facilitation--mission and goal setting, teambuilding for a commission) Corporate Engagement Strategy Development (Consulting/training project)

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Maureen Eccleston, Executive Director, PennServe, meccleston@pa.gov Shana Chaplin, Deputy Chief Of Community Engagement & Faith-Based Partnerships, VolunteerAR, shana.chaplin@dhs.arkansas.gov

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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Leading to Change Over 15 years and 2,000+ examples of customized, onsite training to service learning and non-profit programs in all 50 states

Contact Information Eric Rowles Email: erowles@leadingtochange.com

Phone: 704-595-1789 Website: www.leadingtohange.com

Sample Training Topics     

IS THIS THING ON: Dynamic Virtual/Remote Instruction Tools!

GENERATIONAL XROADS: When X, Y, & Boomers Collide!

PLAYING WITH FIRE: Conflict, Communication, & Your True Colors of Leadership!

HARNESSING LIGHTNING: Strategic Planning Comes ALIVE For Your Team!

BEYOND RACE: Interactive Tools To Address Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

X

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid



In-Person

References Dale Magee, Catalyst Consulting (CEO), magee.dale@gmail.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 highquality 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.

Contact Information Levantay Vanessa O’Connor Email: info@levantay.com

Phone: 718-749-2729

Sample Training Topics    

Diversity and Equity Coach Approach Leadership for more effective teams Mindset of Champions for success in work and life Emotional Intelligence

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid

References 

Monica Lallo, mbst60@gmail.com

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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McMahon Consulting Group, LLC Cole McMahon has devoted his career to making national service more effective.

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.

Contact Information Cole McMahon Email: mcmahonconsultinggroup@verizon.net

Phone: 410-504-9005 Website: www.mcmahonnonprofitsolutions.com

Sample Training Topics     

Extreme Program Makeover: Transforming Idaho HealthCorps' partnerships, program support and impact.

From a one state start-up to national expansion strategy: Consultation with Lead For America.

Support for Commissions: Commissioner Engagement, Citizen Surveys and State Service Planning.

NCCC Alumni Engagement Strategy and Implementation Plan Remember the Member: Building Member Agency, Leadership and Recognition training

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Stacey Grant, LISC AmeriCorps Program Director, sgrant@lisc.org Maureen Eccleston, PennSERVE Executive Director, meccleston@pa.gov

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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 can provide TTA 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. Susan Meche, owner, is a former senior grants officer at the AmeriCorps Agency. She has over 30 years of experience as a grants officer, accountant, auditor, management analyst, CFO, and operations director with the Federal government, local, and international non-profit organizations.

Contact Information Susan E. Meche Email: Susan@Meche.me

Phone: 817-964-0514

Sample Training Topics     

AmeriCorps Fiscal Boot Camp: AmeriCorps grants cycle from post-award to closeout Managing Financial Aspects of an AmeriCorps Grant for New Grantees (NC Commission) Coaching staff on the basics of AmeriCorps financial & grants management (OR Commission) Applying Grant Regulations, Understanding Internal Controls, Documenting Allowable Costs, and Avoiding Common Grant Pitfalls (HI Commission) AmeriCorps Financial & Grants Management (DE Commission)

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

X

X

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual





Hybrid

In-Person

References  

Caroline Farmer Executive Director North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service Caroline.Farmer@nc.gov Tracy Lee Interim Executive Director Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service LeeTracy@hawaii.edu

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business



Minority Owned Business

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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.

Contact Information Amy Meuers Email: ameuers@nylc.org

Phone: 651-393-5695 Website: www.nylc.org

Sample Training Topics     

Climbing the Ladder to Meaningful Youth Adult Partnerships Moving from Passion to Action: Engaging Students in the Service-Learning Process Essentials of Service-Learning Engaging Students in Online Service-Learning Tackling Health & Wellness through Service-Learning

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Curt LaFord, Director of Cadet Programs, Civil Air Patrol Mary Graham, President and CEO, United Ways of Tennessee

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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.

Contact Information On3Learn, LLC Email: info@on3learn.com

Phone: 414-988-3314 Website: www.on3learn.com

Sample Training Topics     

National Service Criminal History Checks - Staff Course Building Your AmeriCorps Evidence - 8-Part Staff Course Series The AmeriCorps Application - 5-Part Course Series Life After AmeriCorps Member Series - 2-Part Course AmeriCorps 101 & Prohibited, Allowable, and Unallowable Activities - Site Supervisor Course

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

References  

Melinda Points, Executive Director, Oklahoma AmeriCorps, mpoints@okamericorps.com Shelly McAlpin, Executive Director, ServeWyoming, shelly@servewyoming.org

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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Public Allies With 30 years of experience in national service, Public Allies catalyzes the strengths and natural leadership of everyone to accelerate social change. We believe national service is a powerful accelerator for our communities’ untapped talent and a source of leadership innovation within the nonprofit sector. We help AmeriCorps leaders, organizations and commissions develop critical concepts and practices to strengthen equity, social justice, and antiracism. We offer customized workshops, multi-session training series, cohort experiences and individual and group coaching.

Contact Information Erin Guest Email: ering@publicallies.org

Phone: 414-831-0967 Website: www.publicallies.org

Sample Training Topics    

Deepening Antiracist Practices Within AmeriCorps Leading for Equity Beyond DEI: Leading for Liberation and Social Justice Nothing About Us Without Us: Asset-Based Practices in National Service

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid

References  

Marc McAleavey, Executive Director, Serve Indiana, mmcaleavey@serveindiana.gov Dorothy Stoneman, YouthBuild Founder and Opportunity Youth United Founder

Business Type 

Minority Owned Business

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Public Impact Advisors 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.

Contact Information Jerry Bertrand Email: jerrybertrand@gmail.com

Phone: 512-497-3322 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertrandjerry/

Sample Training Topics     

Grants Management Operational and Internal Control Review Full life cycle grants management training and coaching for federal grant recipients and subrecipients Development of AmeriCorps monitoring tools Subrecipient monitoring desk reviews/site visits for state service commissions Federally Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate proposal preparation

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Amy Salinas, CAC Consulting, cacconsulting@hotmail.com Cathy Plager, Executive Director, Serve Nebraska, cathleen.plager@nebraska.gov

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Sara St. Laurent Sara St. Laurent led the YouthBuild USA AmeriCorps team for 16 years, and worked on all aspects of the AmeriCorps grant, including two OIG audits. Sara is now a consultant for Mass Service Alliance, creating a TA plan and providing direct TA for Planning Grantees, and for YouthBuild USA, supporting OIG audit close out. Sara’s areas of expertise are federal grant management, policy writing, systems creation, direct TA to grantees and subgrantees, budget management, risk management, and grant writing.

Contact Information Sara St. Laurent Email: sarastlaurent8@gmail.com

Phone: 617-308-2499

Sample Training Topics    

Planning Grantee Technical Assistance consulting project with MSA OIG Audit Resolution consulting project with YouthBuild USA Subgrant budget development, management, and oversight TA AmeriCorps Program Development, implementation and compliance TA

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

References  

Beth McGuinness, Mass Service Alliance, Deputy Director, bmcguinness@mass-service.org Matt Fisher, YouthBuild USA, Senior Director of AmeriCorps, mfisher@youthbuild.org

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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Social Impact Associates, LLC Rosa Moreno is President of Social Impact Associates, a consulting firm based in Washington, DC that partners with government, philanthropy, and nonprofits to design innovative and effective solutions to address critical social issues. Rosa specializes in strengthening social sector organizations to improve outcomes and grow their reach and impact. Rosa has extensive history working in the national service field at the state and national level in leadership roles that focused on making a year of service a common expectation and opportunity. In prior roles, she led efforts at CNCS to support the formulation of public and private partnerships to expand national service opportunities as well as her role as Deputy Director of AmeriCorps. Her experience also includes designing and supporting AmeriCorps programs in her roles working at the Texas and Massachusetts State Service Commissions.

Contact Information Rosa Moreno Email: rosamoreno21@gmail.com

Phone: 202-924-5577 Website: https://www.socialimpactassociates.org/

Sample Training Topics     

AmeriCorps Member Orientation - Train the Trainer Program Design – Consulting Project AmeriCorps Program Staff Development & Coaching – Consulting Project Standard Operating Procedures for State Commissions – Consulting Project Strategic Planning – Consulting Project

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual





Hybrid

In-Person

References  

Kristen Bennett, Chief Strategy Officer, Service Year Alliance, kbennett@serviceyear.org Dreama Gentry, Executive Director, Partners for Education at Berea College, gentryd@berea.edu

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business



Minority Owned Business

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Stone 2 Bread LLC Stone 2 Bread LLC is a minority and women owned business that assists for profit and not for profit organizations through consulting, program development, and helping them to acquire funding. They have provided Training and Technical Assistance to state commissions as well as other government organizations. Their team members have served as AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps*State and AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Directors, Volunteer Coordinators, and in Grants Management. Some of their areas of expertise include: Member Recruitment & Retention, Life After AmeriCorps, Alumni & Member Engagement, AmeriCorps Program & Management, and Volunteer Management. They also have assisted organizations with transitioning from in-person to virtual live training for their members.

Contact Information Norma Johnson Email: norma@stone2bread.com

Phone: 302-257-8024 Website: www.stone2bread.com

Sample Training Topics     

How to Create A Rewarding AmeriCorps Member & Alumni Experience How to Recruit, Interview, & Retain Volunteers How to Create a Road Map for Success During Your Service Year How to Create Your Volunteer Handbook Get Fired Up: How to Develop Your Personal Mission Statement

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid

References  

Charles Harris, Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Service, AmeriCorps*Delaware Program Director, Charles.A.Harris@delaware.gov, Tara Wiggins, Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Service, AmeriCorps*Delaware Program Officer, tara.wiggins@delaware.gov

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business



Minority Owned Business

Tecce Consulting Kris Tecce is a former Commission Staff 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 Single Audits (formerly A133) without findings. She has conducted hundreds of workshops and seminars on the fundamentals and complexity of responsible and efficient fiscal management including the development of a multiday comprehensive training for 20 to 300 people.

Contact Information Kris Tecce Email: ktecce@yahoo.com

Phone: 617-504-6547

Sample Training Topics    

OIG Audit Preparation Fiscal BootCamp Fiscal Monitoring Risk Assessment

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

References  

Audrey Jackson, Fiscal/Grants Officer, Serve Nebraska, audrey.jackson@nebraska.gov Monica Ritchie, Executive Director, Mississippi Commission, mritchie@ihl.state.ms.us

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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The Dr. Alex Gee Group Dr. Gee is the Lead Pastor of Fountain of Life Covenant Church, a multiracial, multigenerational and multi-class congregation in Madison, WI. He also pioneered The Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development, a non-profit organization that inspires, develops and mobilizes emerging African American leaders to become partners in revitalizing and transforming our community. Most recently, Gee has launched a citywide movement called Justified Anger. Gee’s efforts have included educating, coaching and mobilizing white allies, as well as building capacity and networking opportunities for Madison’s Black emerging leaders, in order to build social cohesion that will lead to the creation of sustainable solutions for addressing our problems together.

Contact Information Dr. Alex Gee Email: agee@nehemiah.org

Phone: 608-257-2453 Website: www.alexgee.com

Sample Training Topics     

"Making Sure Your Help Doesn't Hurt", Keynote and Discussion for Serve Illinois “Real Community Transformation”, Keynote for Princeton Theological Seminary “Making Diversity Count”, keynote for the UW-Madison Diversity Forum “Playing for Keeps”, for the Milwaukee Bucks NBA organization “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not a Zero-Sum Game", American Family Enterprise Huddle

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

X

X

X

X

X

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Jeanne Duffy, Executive Director, Serve Wisconsin, Jeanne.Duffy@wisconsin.gov Scott McFarland, Executive Director, Missouri Community Service Commission, Scott.McFarland@ded.mo.gov

Business Type 

Minority Owned Business

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The Edge Led by firm Principal Mark Eutsler, Ph.D., Ed.D., The Edge provides facilitating, consulting, and coaching services to organizational leaders to sharpen their advantage by maximizing their individual capacities and effectiveness. The Edge facilitating designs and delivers curriculum and instruction for training that is relevant to the learner. The Edge consulting provides a strategic agenda for organizations specializing in the areas of intentional leadership as governance, comprehensive communications, marketing, and resource development. The Edge coaching collaborates with leaders to hone an intrinsic desire to achieve goals and be intentional about accomplishing the future they have envisioned.

Contact Information Mark L. Eutsler, Ph.D., Ed.D., Ed.S. Email: eutsler@tctc.com

Phone: 765-426-0195 Website: http://theedgeadvantage.net/

Sample Training Topics     

Developing Deeper Commissioner Advocacy Intentional Governance Yields Measurable Results Strategic Agenda Summit – Aligning Values, Vision, and Mission Leveraging Resource Development by Articulating Social Dividends Governance as Leadership--Doing What You Say and Reporting the Results

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Marc McAleavey, Serve Indiana Commission, Executive Director, mmcaleavey@serveindiana.gov David Reingold, Purdue University, Justin S. Morrill Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, reingold@purdue.edu

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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 actionoriented 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 efficiency. Regardless of the project, we can access the talent to support your needs.

Contact Information Thenera Bailey Email: consulting@sisgigroup.org

Phone: 201-205-0630 Website: www.sisgigroup.org

Sample Training Topics     

Inclusive Leadership - DEI Training Series for Organizations, Staff, Board Members and Volunteers Being a Good Ally - How to Understand and Advocate for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Program Management Training Series Life After AmeriCorps Series - Interviewing, Telling Your AmeriStory, Resume Bootcamp, Being a Good Ally, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue, Mindfulness Invisible Office - Best Practices for Remote Work

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

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Hybrid

In-Person

References  

Maureen Eccleston, PennSERVE, Executive Director, meccleston@pa.gov Melissa Georges, Serve Connecticut, Senior Training Officer, Melissa.Georges@ct.gov

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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Minority Owned Business

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Think For Good & The Service Nerd Collective 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 18 years of service within the nonprofit sector with the majority of his tenure (16 years) supporting the national service movement. From growing the national service portfolio at large foundations to cocreating 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).

Contact Information Tray T.S. Deadwyler, CVM, CLC, CBC Email: tray@thinkforgood.org Phone: 404-530-9315

Website: https://www.theservicenerd.com or www.thinkforgood.org

Sample Training Topics     

Mindful Life, Mindful Leadership Developing Your Resilience and Grit Living and Leading with Intentionally Convening, Communication, & Care during COVID Developing High Impact Programs

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

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Hybrid

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In-Person

References  

Kimberly Brown, Virginia State Service Commission, kimberly.brown@dss.virginia.gov Hannah Stone, AmeriCorps Program Officer, Volunteer West Virginia, Hannah.d.stone@wv.gov

Business Type 

Minority Owned Business

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 five 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.

Contact Information Laura Waldman Email: lwaldman@tpma-inc.com

Phone: 630-269-0758 Website: www.tpma-inc.com

Sample Training Topics     

High-Quality Data Collection Tips and Tricks Performance Measurement 101 Intro to Program Evaluation Intro to Logic Models One-on-One Consulting on Refinement of Performance Measures, Data Collection Tools, Logic Models, and Evaluation Plans

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

X

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

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Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Cassandra Gillenwater, Serve Indiana, Director of Grants, ckellogggillenwater@serveindiana.gov Tara Baltzley, California Volunteers, Sr, Program Officer, tara.baltzley@californiavolunteers.ca.gov

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United Way of Utah County Bill Hulterstrom has more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit management and volunteer management. Hulterstrom has 13 years of 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.

Contact Information Bill Hulterstrom Email: Billh@unitedwayuc.org

Phone: 801-691-5301

Sample Training Topics     

Recruiting and Keeping the Best Volunteers Using Skills Based Volunteers Commission Governance--the role of productive commission or board members Rethinking the Strategic Plan/Board retreat facilitator Asset Based Volunteering--Building on the strengths of our volunteers and communities

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

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Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Cat Keen, Volunteer Florida, National Service Programs Director, cat@volunteerflorida.org Renee Bade, Serve Idaho, Program Supervisor, renee.bade@labor.idaho.gov

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Verve Exchange Consulting 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 known for her positive energy, strength of character and humor.

Contact Information Shannon Stober Email: shannon@verveexchange.com

Phone: 406-439-4436

Sample Training Topics     

Beyond the Rules Management Training Series Facilitative Leadership Series Cycle of Service Tips and Tools Strategic Frameworks for Member and Supervisor Development Community Building Institute

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

X

X

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

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Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Sarah Sadowski, Grants Manager, Montana Commission of Community Service, ssadowsi@mt.gov Megan McLeod, AmeriCorps Program Officer & Training Coordinator, N.C. Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service, Megan.McLeod@nc.gov

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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VolunteerPro | Tobi Johnson & Associates Tobi Johnson is an expert and master trainer with over 25 years direct, boots-onthe-ground experience in nonprofit and public sector organizations. She is known for her modern thought leadership, highly practical evidence-based 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.

Contact Information Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA Email: tobi@volpro.net Phone: 206-799-9038

Website: https://volpro.net or https://tobijohnson.com/

Sample Training Topics     

Rural Volunteer Management Curriculum Design & Development – Volunteer WV Virtual Volunteerism Immersion Workshop – Volunteer Florida Volunteer Engagement Initiative – MI Service Commission Leadership Circle Virtual Volunteer Management Training Series – NV Commission Leadership in a Changing World (Keynote) & Volunteer Management (Workshop) – Serve OH

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

X

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual

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Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Jovita Woodrich, MSW Volunteer Services Director, Volunteer Florida, jovita@volunteerflorida.org Hawley Carlson, Executive Director, Volunteer West Virginia, Hawley.R.Carlson@wv.gov

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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VQ Volunteer 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 Office 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.

Contact Information Beth Steinhorn Email: Beth@VQStrategies.com

Phone: 303-669-6418 Website: www.vqstrategies.com

Sample Training Topics     

Measuring and Communicating Volunteer Impact Rethinking Volunteer Recognition Consulting on Training and Onboarding Virtually in a COVID-19 World Nurturing a Team Across the Ether Strategic Planning for Volunteer Engagement: Your GPS to Future Success

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

X

X

X

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Kelly Wing, New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits, Program and Communications Coordinator, KWing@NHNonprofits.org Kristy Judd, Spark the Change Colorado, Executive Director, KJudd@SparktheChangeColorado.org

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Wordcraft LLC Becky Eason has provided training and technical assistance to AmeriCorps Agency programs on a variety of levels, from one-on-one coaching with individual AmeriCorps programs, to all-day training sessions, to presentations at regional ASC 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 effectiveness with funders, partners, and other stakeholders.

Contact Information Becky J Eason Email: becky.eason@wordcraftks.com

Phone: 785-218-7655 Website: www.wordcraftks.com

Sample Training Topics     

Using Evaluation Results to Keep your Program Strong & Healthy Step by Step: Conducting a Pain-Free Evaluation Connecting the Dots between Objectives, Evaluation, Data, & Best Practice Top 10 Tips for Fabulous Grant Proposals AmeriCorps Grant Reviewer Training: How to Get High-Quality Reviews

Audience for Consultant Training and Technical Assistance Offerings AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps State/National /Tribal Program

X

X

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

AmeriCorps VISTA Program

State Service Commission

Volunteer Generation Fund/Volunteer Program

X

T/TA Delivery Method(s) 

Virtual



Hybrid



In-Person

References  

Jessica Noble, Director, Kansas Volunteer Commission, jnoble@ksde.org Sam Sokolove, Executive Director, Serve New Mexico Commission, samuel.sokolove@state.nm.us

Business Type 

Woman Owned Business

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