The Salvation Army needed to build internal capacity to evaluate a complex program collaboration focused on reducing foster care stays.

A&O provided individualized technical assistance tailored to the unique strengths and challenges of small, community-based organizations receiving U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CDBG funds.

A&O assisted in prioritizing data elements and indicators for One Love Foundation to better understand the educational needs for preventing sexual and dating violence among young people.

A&O facilitated a comprehensive capacity assessment and strategic sustainability planning process to create a sustainability roadmap for Paige’s Butterfly Run to ensure they could continue its mission beyond its founders.

A&O designed and facilitated a discovery-driven planning process to develop a new strategic plan for Contact Community Services to guide operations, strengthen organizational culture, and expand impact

A&O was engaged to design and facilitate a capacity assessment and strategic planning process to guide the Skaneateles Fesitval to to a new chapter.

A&O worked closely with program leaders to build evaluation capacity and co-design all evaluation components.

A&O has served as CFR’s independent evaluator for more than six years, helping partners clarify goals, outcomes, and evaluation capacity.

A&O facilitated a strategic planning process followed by 18 months of performance management coaching for Unity House.

A&O conducted a rigorous statistical outcome evaluation comparing TABE assessment scores across matched groups and enhanced On Point’s internal data systems to better track long-term success.

A&O provides multi-year evaluations to these federally and state-funded programs.

A&O, in partnership with The Leading Element, provided individualized coaching, workshops, and networking opportunities to small and mid-sized nonprofits in Onondaga and Madison.

Cynthia O’Connor delivered Lifecycle consultations to nonprofits participating in the ADVANS initiative needed structured support to assess and strengthen their internal infrastructure and long-term sustainability.

A&O delivered rigorous evaluation plans, extensive qualitative data analysis and rigorous statistical analysis of student assessment data to multiple districts participating in the federally funded Early Reading First program.

A&O facilitated a diverse group of stakeholders including parents, staff, early childhood professionals, program supporters, funders and board members to develop a concise logic model to articulate their many program facets.

A&O supported Literacy Powerline in coalition-building, provided technical assistance for implementation, and conducted evaluations using participatory models to build local ownership.