Forest from Trees Nonprofit Consulting
Focus on what matters - at a cost you can afford
Here to help nonprofits
focus, organize,
& effectively deliver results
affordably
Lisa A. Scott, PhD
Lisa offers nonprofits a full suite of services
at a cost that responds to their priorities and budget.
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
Focus on what matters
Planning that helps you see the big picture and the way to get there:
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Strategic planning
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Scenario planning
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Theory of change development
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Program design
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Market analysis
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Communications planning
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Sustainable funding stream planning
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Organize what matters
Doable action plans:
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Practical program/ project management
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Gap analysis (Staffing, training, resources)
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On-boarding processes
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Technology planning
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Staff training where it counts
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Vendor selection and management
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+ Executive coaching/mentoring
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Improve what matters
Measures that show impact and improve programs:
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Performance measures that connect practice with outcomes
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Meaningful program evaluation aligned with evidence-based research
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Management reporting focused on continuous improvement
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Why Lisa has what it takes to help nonprofits
with limited consulting budgets
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Lisa's expertise is grounded in a unique blend of nonprofit and technology management. Lisa has special skills in building teams and improving systems for the greater good.
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10 years’ program management of budgets of 1.4 million and of capital expenditures of 25 million
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Proven track record leading and mentoring teams while connecting with diverse constituencies around complex issues to drive results
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15+ year background developing strategic plans, scenario plans, project plans, board and funder presentations, grant proposals, website copy, staff training materials
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Over eight years of education/youth development nonprofit experience
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Conducted research studies that informed New York City education policy decisions
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Teaches applied statistics, applied research design, Capstone, and public service career exploration at Rutgers-Newark School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA)
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Taught organization theory and management, and statistics at NYU Wagner
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20+ years of technology management and software development in the financial services industry
Lisa 's ability to apply her many lessons-learned across business domains allows her to ask clients the right questions and design solutions that meet their most pressing needs. Through her varied roles she has built a sophisticated toolkit and work culture insights that she brings to each client engagement.
Lisa's approach includes marrying theory with practical practice, and strategic goals with tactical objectives. Familiar with data mining, performance measurement, and program evaluation, Lisa develops measures aligned with what each nonprofit would like to better understand and explain.
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From the Executive Director of Support Center, Keith TImko: "Lisa brought her passion, experience, and technical knowledge to help us build our internal management capacity. As the Support Center was transitioning to remote work at the start of the pandemic, Lisa led a hugely successful effort to improve our operations and language around work coordination. She introduced project management software and codified workflows that radically improved areas such as professional development and fund development. As a result of her analysis and recommendations, performance management, job descriptions, and work plans are now being used more productively. We are deeply appreciative of Lisa’s help and support."
Lisa's clients include Youth Communication, Support Center, Youth Inc, The Center for Family Life in Sunset Park and Abyssinian Development Corporation. She holds a BA in mathematics from Goucher College and a PhD in public administration from New York University Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. For more details: Lisa A. Scott LinkedIn
Contact Lisa
Free Initial One Hour Phone Consultation