communication, media, and information technologies for the mission-driven
Forge works with small and mid-sized organizations to professionalize their operations through the effective use of communication, media, and information technologies. We have a variety of pricing levels available for organizations and individuals. Our services include:
technology planning - minimize technology-related crises, use staff time efficiently, and avoid wasting money on equipment. Create a plan to help you think through your priorities in order to use technology in a way that directly furthers your mission.
communications planning - whether it is a website, annual report, outreach brochure, email campaign or an audit of your existing communication activities, create messages with impact and consistency.
media & technology education - learning how to effectively use new communication and media tools may be your challenge, we can help you design training to meet your needs. Forge specializes in working with media and technology centers to enhance their educational offerings.
board development - small and mid-sized nonprofits often need extra support in building the capacity of their boards. Forge helps clarify roles, strengthen vision, develop teamwork and formalize board leadership operations
program evaluation - identify measurable outcomes, determine indicators, identify mechanisms for collecting data, and use evaluation as both a funding and program improvement tool
professional development support - use evaluation in a way that is about learning and growth rather than simple reward and punishment, maximize individual skills and talents through professional development plans implement personnel strategies that create buy-in and engagement in the organization's mission