We partner with grantmakers who are funding technical assistance for community development organizations. We match the community development organizations with local consultants who understand the needs of their communities. This technical assistance is often provided to help develop the organization’s governance, operations, and programs, going beyond grant-specific compliance. Our services empower the grantees to navigate challenges effectively and optimize operational efficiency and organizational growth and impact.
 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

The Capacity Boost program enhances organization’s ability to carry out economic development and affordable housing activities that benefit low- and moderate-income families. Our focus areas include:

  • Affordable housing development & homeownership

  • Public policy development & research

  • Small business and economic development

  • Household stabilization and capability

  • Resident services

  • Fair housing

  • Social determinants of health

  • Creative placemaking

Technical assistance assignments typically last 6-8 months depending on the scope and depth of the request. A predetermined blend of our staff and expert consultants provide services critical to maintaining healthy, sustainable, effective, and efficient nonprofit organizations and achieving grant goals.

TARGETED SERVICES

Capacity Boost equips community development nonprofits with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to strengthen their operational, programmatic, and strategic capacities. Participants refine their programs to meet the needs of their communities. They also develop the capacity of their boards, enhancing governance and decision-making processes. Our TA services include but are not limited to:

  • Strategic planning

  • Human resources and talent aquisition

  • Board development

  • Resource development and grant management

  • Program design & development

  • Building partnerships or coalitions

  • Preparing community needs assessments

  • Community & stakeholder engagement

  • Management of information data systems

  • Reporting & outcome/Impact assessment


Local Impact

FamilyAid Boston

 FamilyAid Boston got a Capacity Boost from the Community Opportunity Alliance as part
of TD Bank's Housing for Everyone grant program. 

FamilyAid Boston got technical assistance that allowed them to focus on their primary mission of preventing family homelessness. The consultant provided a comprehensive portfolio assessment in order to help them move forward on their goal of developing Family Navigation Centers. By co-locating temporary housing with social services, these centers will mitigate the need for prolonged shelter stays and foster long-term stability for families.

Participation

Community development organizations: Participation is currently by invitation only. 

TA providers: To be a part of our consultant pool, view the RFQ instructions. Once qualified, Alliance staff will match you with TA requests from community development organizations in your state or region.

Funders: To find out how to partner with the Alliance to build the capacity for your grantees, contact Ha Nguyen at [email protected] 

  Thank you to TD Bank for generously supporting the Capacity Boost TA Program.

We invite other funders to join us!