CAP Consulting Client - Community Action Partners

CAP Consulting for Nonprofit Clients

6-8 month projects that deeply explore strategic issues
Typical project team consists of 4-6 alumni working up to four hours per week for six to eight months
We leverage each team’s unique intellectual capital and business talent, customizing every project to meet client needs
The result is a mutually rewarding experience — for alumni who want to impact the social good, and for our nonprofit clients who need professional help

Applications for our Pro Bono strategic Consulting projects are accepted from April 15, 2023 until June 2, 2023, with projects launching in October 2023.
CAP matches selected nonprofits with an alumni team tailored to the client and project focus

Charitable nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status or other officially designated social enterprise
Headquartered or operating in Eastern Massachusetts
A mission which provides the Greater Boston/New England community with a social benefit
Stable leadership in the organization (ED tenure exceeds one year)
Administrative capacity and commitment to oversee and support the consulting work
Not currently in a crisis situation which would require more urgent assistance
A minimum of five paid full-time staff, as well as an active board of directors

Focused on business or management-related issues in the organization, such as strategic planning, organizational development, finance, or marketing
Not focused primarily on development/fundraising strategy or implementation
Have goals which are well defined and achievable by a volunteer team of consultants working two to four hours per week each for approximately four to eight months
Has the support of the organization’s leadership, including both staff and the board

Each project is defined and agreed upon with the client organization in a written project commitment letter
A project team leader is designated prior to start-up with responsibility for guiding the project to completion
Each project has a liaison to the CAP board to track progress and provide assistance when necessary
A final report (oral and/or written) is made to client management and/or the board of directors