Capacity Building
Civica builds organizational capacity through program development, training, and direct services including communications and fundraising.
We can provide all the services listed within each area or a smaller selection of them.
Programs
Advancing goals through program development
Civica advances a client’s mission through key programs. We:
Assess effectiveness of a client’s programs
Develop improvements to existing programs
Create entirely new educational, outreach, and/or communications programs
Update 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. We:
Review programmatic and/or external engagement needs
Assess current skill and experience levels
Develop tailored training sessions
Facilitate implementation plan development
Provide 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. We:
Assess current development programs
Review marketing materials for alignment with goals
Conduct a scan of current and potential supporters
Identify key stakeholders who can help with fundraising
Develop an outreach and engagement strategy
Train staff and supporters on pitching to funders
Provide templates for letters, pitch decks, etc.
Implement 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. We:
Identify key audiences
Assess whether messages are framed properly to achieve goals
Explore how messages are delivered
Review impact of communications programs
Sharpen messaging and materials
Develop or improve 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