Enhancing the Capacity of Human Services

Professional Consulting Services

Research and Evaluation, Stakeholder Consultation, Community Needs Assessment and Project Management

Research & Evaluation

  • Evaluating community development projects using different evaluation methods i.e. summative, outcome-based, process and developmental evaluations

  • Conducting primary and secondary data collection through online surveys, focus group meetings, key informant interviews and reviews of literature

  • Analyzing, interpreting and sense making of evaluation data using quantitative and qualitative methods such as descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and content analysis

  • Developing evaluation tools, techniques and quality assurance frameworks for non-profit and government agencies

  • Reviewing, and analyzing raw data to support the design and development of programs for newcomers’ settlement and integration

Stakeholder Consultation & Community Needs Assessment

  • Facilitating region-wide stakeholder engagement and consultations to develop a community plan of action and strategies for implementation

  • Developing an immigrant social and economic integration plan for the local and regional communities

  • Planning and implementing development strategies and recommendations to meet the needs of the community

  • Coordinating and facilitating community needs assessments for service providers

  • Organizing conferences, forums and conversations to engage local communities, the corporate sector and government agencies

  • Facilitating the establishment of multi-stakeholders steering or advisory committees and working groups

Partnership Development & Project Management

  • Supporting non-profit organizations with project start-up, planning and implementation services

  • Facilitating the development of effective partnerships between stakeholders including community organizations, employers and the various levels of government

  • Expanding a nimble idea to an innovative and outcome-focused program

  • Writing funding proposals to local, provincial and federal governments and foundations

  • Leading, navigating and coaching agencies through change management and shifting priorities

  • Facilitating professional development workshops for leaders and frontline workers