Capacity Building
Organizations looking to succeed in today’s unpredictable world come to Civica for training, program development, and direct services like communications and fundraising.
We can provide all the services listed within each area or a smaller selection of them.
Program
Advancing goals through program development
Civica advances a client’s mission through key programs. Our services include:
Understanding a client’s program goals
Assessing whether the goals are being met
Developing improvements to existing programs
Creating entirely new programs
Updating internal support systems
“Ilir and Civica work very collaboratively, becoming a true thought-partner throughout the program -- coming up with strong ideas, implementing the ideas of others, and clearly communicating and understanding expectations with those he collaborates with.”
-Tom Buttry, InterAction
Training
Building capacity and sharpening skills
Civica empowers clients through tailored training programs. Our services include:
Reviewing programmatic and/or external engagement needs
Assessing current skill and experience levels
Developing tailored training sessions
Facilitating implementation plan development
Providing templates and resources for future work
“Clearly and concisely, Ilir provides common-sense principles and useful tools.”
-Wade Henderson, Civil Rights Leader
Fundraising
Advancing development efforts
Civica helps raise funds to advance a client’s mission. Our services include:
Reviewing goals and impact
Assessing marketing materials
Conducting a scan of current and potential supporters
Identifying key stakeholders who can help with fundraising
Developing a development strategy
Training staff and supporters
Providing templates for letters, pitch decks, etc.
Implementing the strategy, including drafting materials, pitches, and proposals
“Ilir worked relentlessly and successfully to secure local and national foundation grants, corporate donations, major gifts, and a grant from the DC government. He more than tripled DC Vote's annual income within a few short years.”
-Daniel Solomon, DC Vote
Communications
Sharpening and promoting messaging
Civica promotes a client’s goals, programs, and impact measurements to key audiences. Our services include:
Identifying key audiences
Assessing whether messages framed properly to achieve goals
Exploring how messages are delivered
Reviewing impact of communications programs
Sharpening messaging and materials
Developing and/or improving message delivery systems
“Ilir led efforts to. . .launch a rapid response communications program. His leadership. . . came at a critical time to our organization, allowing us to capitalize on a political climate and leverage our coalition to efficiently and effectively advance our educational goals.”
-Jack Jacobson, DC Vote