Co.Lab Connect
45 minutes
Meet with Apparatus Solutions to discuss implementing best practices to ensure the overall financial health of your organization. Some topics of discussion include: Cash flows & Projections, Sustainability, Revenue Recognition, Grants, Startup help, and more. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, Apparatus can meet you where you’re at and get your organization on the right path to ensure the financial health of your organization.
45 minutes
Apparatus has broad experience working with the nonprofit sector on talent development and recruitment. They recognize impact organization’s unique needs, and can help you get on the right track with best practices in hiring and management. During this appointment you can expect guidance on topics like job descriptions, writing employee handbooks, or standards on employee benefits. If you’re hiring your first employee, or looking to expand, Apparatus can help you ensure that your team can grow and prosp
45 minutes
This session is for an organization that wants assistance in thinking about their internal data strategy, identifying potential evaluation strategies, or other questions related to data management.
45 minutes
This session is an organization that is looking for specific data related to neighborhoods or housing.
45 minutes
This session is for an organization that is looking for specific data related to children, K-12 Education, or early childhood education.
45 minutes
This session is for organizations that have data questions that don't fall into one of the three specific categories such as transportation, health outcomes, etc.
45 minutes
Introductory appointment for Michigan Community Resource’s Office Hours program. Come prepared to discuss your organizational needs and to co-create next steps to becoming a strong organization. This appointment is a great entry point and conversation to be connected to the resources you need most.
45 minutes
Initial appointment for Michigan Community Resource's legal services for nonprofits and start-up organizations. You can expect to go over general legal questions related to nonprofits on non-litigation matters.
45 minutes
Assess your organization's overall health with MNA's Principles and Practices assessment. Meet one-on-one with an MNA staff member to discuss your charitable organization's strengths and opportunities. The appointment serves as an introduction to the assessment, which takes you through a series of questions to help you build capacity and enable you to demonstrate accountability and transparency. This appointment is with Sarah, MNA's Engagement Director.
45 minutes
NEW comes to Co.Lab with 25 years of experience co-creating solutions to nonprofit challenges by adapting best practices in governance to meet your organization's specific situation. Talk with our team about the impact- and performance-related challenges facing your Board and leadership (for example in strategic planning, fund development, or diversity and inclusion); in turn, we'll provide you with any resources we have available, and walk you through next steps we recommend for taking action.
45 minutes
Phoenix Innovate is a marketing firm that helps nonprofits utilize for-profit techniques through their “Authentic Marketing” strategy. This process combines research and insights, marketing strategy, content development and design, and implementation solutions from printing to email and social media solutions. Meet with them to discuss how to use the data you already have to get your message to reach the right audience and increase your return on investment.
