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Center Stage Theatre

Brainstorming Session Marketing Arts & Culture

08/31/2024

CP facilitated a brainstorming session for Center Stage Theatre to explore ways to boost revenue and audience engagement. The session resulted in a refined season lineup, pricing adjustments, and a strengthened donor strategy.

Wheel It Forward

Brainstorming Session Strategy Social Services

08/31/2024

CP assisted Wheel It Forward, a durable medical equipment lending library, in shaping an expansion strategy. The brainstorming session generated multiple pathways for scaling the concept nationwide, several of which are now being explored.

Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras (GCTYO)

Working Session / Board Retreat Strategy Arts & Culture

08/31/2024

CP facilitated a board development workshop for GCTYO, helping its Board of Directors, many of whom were new to board participation, gain a deeper understanding of their roles and responsibilities. The session included a review of the strategic plan, stakeholder interviews, and a full board survey. CP customized a 2-hour workshop to address specific needs, resulting in improved board effectiveness and stronger strategic governance.

Greenwich Symphony Orchestra (GSO)

Working Session / Board Retreat Strategy Arts & Culture

08/31/2024

CP facilitated a strategic planning session for the GSO Board, introducing key frameworks like SWOT analysis and the Balanced Scorecard. The session helped align board members on key priorities and provided a structured approach to future strategic planning efforts

Greenwich Center for Hope & Renewal

HBS Case Method Strategy Environment & Health

08/31/2024

CP piloted a case method consulting approach for the Greenwich Center for Hope & Renewal. Volunteers analyzed the nonprofit’s business model and provided diverse strategic recommendations, helping leadership refine their financial and operational strategy.

TEEG (Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group)

Working Session / Board Retreat Finance/Operations Social Services

08/31/2024

Facing an upcoming leadership transition, TEEG sought CP’s guidance in assessing its organizational structure and program effectiveness. The team provided a balanced scorecard framework and strategic recommendations to ensure continuity and growth under new leadership.

Apple Blossom School & Family Center

Consulting Project Strategy Education

08/31/2024

Apple Blossom, a Waldorf-based early education center, requested CP’s assistance in developing a 5-year strategic plan. The team engaged with key stakeholders to define priorities, benchmark best practices, and craft a roadmap for sustainable growth. The school is now implementing key initiatives from the plan.

Avon Theatre Film Center

Consulting Project Strategy Arts & Culture

08/31/2024

Avon Theatre, a historic film center in Stamford, sought guidance on best practices of other nonprofit theaters to enhance programming and sustain audience engagement. CP volunteers conducted benchmarking research, providing strategic recommendations to help the Avon remain competitive against multiplex theaters.

Wilton Historical Society

04/20/2020

CP was asked to help develop and introduce a new name for the organization. We facilitated working sessions to establish the case for a name change. In preparation, we interviewed board members and key donors, and conducted research via SurveyMonkey among client members, and interviewed other historical societies that have changed their names.

Winning Ways Incorporated

04/28/2020

CP was asked to help develop a strategy for securing committed long-term funding to support staff and programs. Our team led a workshop to organize and guide fundraising activities for the next 12 months. The workshop covered the requisites for a successful fundraising plan, identifying and prioritizing donor targets, and the components of successful grant proposals.