https://www.allisonquastconsulting.com/home daily 1.0 2024-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61e481a847d7632bb9c06901/d0f29287-9945-4579-b037-860b53f6ee52/IMG_2897.jpg Home - Prioritizing yourself is never easy, but with my support your workload can be lighter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61e481a847d7632bb9c06901/70f591a1-4092-42c5-8d70-8675919696c3/IMG_8110.jpg Home - Sometimes work looks like this, and that’s okay. https://www.allisonquastconsulting.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-02-09 https://www.allisonquastconsulting.com/nonprofit-strategist daily 0.75 2023-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61e481a847d7632bb9c06901/36a72f1b-6a0b-4f0b-82f2-352fbd807ddb/IMG_8081.jpg Nonprofit Strategist - As a Nonprofit Strategist , I specialize in taking on the tasks that often get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. I have a background in business administration and fundraising consulting, which allows me to help your organization identify creative solutions and set up the tools and processes to improve overall success. When I'm finished, your organization will have renewed energy and measurable progress towards your strategic plan goals. This work includes the following: Updating and create program-based budgets Providing efficiency coaching to directors and organization staff Developing project management workflows and timelines Identification and initial setup of CRM or Project Management tools to support your organization's need such as in Monday.com Supporting social media management, E-news, and general organizational marketing Assisting with membership promotion of benefits Development of sponsorship benefits and proposals Creation of annual report and impact reporting Reviewing current strategic plan and planning documents Facilitation with your team around what the current metrics, challenges, and goals are for each portion of your strategic plan - or deliverables that support that plan Ghost writing blogs, outreach sequences, or other materials Creation of materials, processes, and tools to help support those deliverables to make them as efficient and easy to implement as possible Identification of and writing of non-federal grants This work is billed hourly, and I typically work with clients on a not-to-exceed contract basis. Regularly scheduled calls will be included to check in on progress and receive feedback. The amount of time and cost will depend on the specific needs of your organization. https://www.allisonquastconsulting.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61e481a847d7632bb9c06901/1dbd5651-6972-401e-a005-11a96eb34d65/Natalie+Headshot.jpeg Testimonials - "I don't have enough words to express how amazing, supportive, and helpful she has been for our organization. I've worked with contractors in past, and Allison is one of kind. She dives right in and makes you feel like she is part of the team. I can't stress enough to my fellow non-profit colleagues how valuable having her support has been for our organization! From fundraising support, to development of marketing materials, and most of all — assisting the advancement of our mission by creating tools to aid our work meeting strategic plan goals — Allison is able to do it all." — Natalie Jakub, Executive Director, Green Living Science, Detroit, MI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61e481a847d7632bb9c06901/0ef779fa-76df-46f8-b2fb-7965cbaa4fd4/sarah-christensen-01_i.jpeg Testimonials - "When we set out to raise $1 million in Preferred Shares for the expansion of our co-op, we had no idea how long it would take or if it would work. No one in our community had ever raised money this way before. In fact, we’re only the second co-op in the State to make this type of offering. Early on in our expansion process, there were a few people that understood our vision and helped share it with the rest of the community. Allison's ability to understand and articulate our vision helped us strategize how to raise the funds needed to accomplish our goal. Her early and unwavering support made all the difference." — Sarah Christensen, General Manager, GreenTree CoOp, Mt. Pleasant, MI https://www.allisonquastconsulting.com/small-business-innovation-strategist daily 0.75 2023-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61e481a847d7632bb9c06901/1643765130573-037I25CRRH39HW5K7QUS/IMG_8087.jpg Small Business Innovation Strategist - As a small business Innovation Strategist , I bring an early adopter attitude to the table and help identify innovative, out-of-the-box solutions to propel your business forward. Traditionally, innovation strategists are only accessible to large Fortune 500 companies, but with me on your team, you can have the same benefits. You're passionate about your product or service, but some days it feels like you're spinning your wheels and barely making progress. Let me help you identify strategic and measurable goals, and together, we can create innovative plans to achieve those goals. Then, I'll assist in creating the tools, materials, and systems to make those plans a reality. With my support, you and your business will have renewed energy and actionable steps to meet your goals. My services for small businesses include: Reviewing and/or creating your current strategic plan and business plan Facilitating with your team around current metrics, challenges, and goals for each portion of your strategic plan or deliverables that support that plan. Creating materials, processes, and tools to help support those deliverables and make them as efficient and easy to implement as possible. This can include: Creating marketing materials or calendars Producing toolkits Identifying and setting up Project Management tools to support your organization's needs Drafting policies or standard operating procedures to streamline internal processes and efficiencies Ghostwriting blogs, press releases, or other materials My services are billed hourly, and I typically work with clients on a not-to-exceed contract basis. I will also include regularly scheduled calls to check in on progress and receive feedback. The amount of time and cost will depend on the specific needs of your business. https://www.allisonquastconsulting.com/productivity-coaching daily 0.75 2023-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61e481a847d7632bb9c06901/ef8ae9d4-b1a7-45c2-a59d-daf8a87e6a70/IMG_2902+3.jpg Productivity Coaching - As a productivity coach , I can help you identify the root cause of your productivity challenges and create actionable strategies to overcome them. Whether it's time management, procrastination, or lack of focus, we will work together to identify your specific productivity challenges and create personalized solutions to address them. Often described as the “most Virgo of all Virgos” I have spent years reading about and implementing tools, tips and tricks to be more efficient and productive. This allows me to help you identify creative solutions and set up the tools and processes to improve overall success. Here are some areas we can focus on during our coaching sessions: Time management and prioritization strategies Overcoming procrastination and staying motivated Developing effective routines and habits Identifying and eliminating distractions Goal setting and tracking progress Stress and burnout management techniques Creating a healthy work-life balance My coaching services are tailored to your specific needs and goals. We will work together to create a customized plan that fits your unique situation and lifestyle. Sessions are conducted virtually, and typically last one hour at a charge of $125 per session, or a reduced rate of $600 for a package six sessions. Investing in productivity coaching can have a significant impact on your personal and professional life. You will feel more in control of your time, accomplish more, and reduce stress and burnout. Let's work together to help you become the most productive version of yourself. Looking for support to get your employer to cover the cost of coaching as part of your professional development? This google document gives you a template you can use to request funding for a six session package.