American Planning Association
CNPS conducted research with business and civic leaders and APA members to develop messages designed to help APA communicate the benefits and value of membership in the association.
Citizens for Global Solutions
CGS was formed in 2003 from the merger of two membership organizations. CNPS was engaged to facilitate the transition, in particular the adoption of the new name, which had to be approved by majority vote of the memberships of both organizations. We implemented an inclusive process to develop the new name and logo, and initiated an effective internal communication program to generate buy-in for the change. Later, in 2010, we helped CGS plan for the next phase of its growth.
Community Bridges
This community-based provider of leadership and empowerment programs for young girls asked us to help it find a path to financial sustainability. We presented the Board with two strategies, one that required a repositioning of Community Bridges to attract local philanthropic funds and the other which called for it to charge service fees to supplement philanthropic funds.
Fair Labor Association
CNPS supported FLA’s international and external communications in 2009 and 2010. Our role was primarily strategic, including helping FLA make critical decisions such as the viability of launching a consumer-faced certification label. When needed we also provided writing and design support to the communications team.
Gray Ghost Ventures
With financial assistance from Grey Ghost Ventures and the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, we helped a Bangalore-based nonprofit, The Teacher Foundation scale up its programs while lowering costs and switching to a hybrid model that used service fees to supplement grant income.