A community listener becomes a communiy influencer.

BECOME THE GO-TO AUTHORITY IN YOUR COMMUNITY
CO-CREATION LABS WILL HELP YOU:


LEAD BY LISTENING

Organizations that lead communities to change establish their role with intentional listening.  


ACTIVATE VOLUNTEERS 

Win volunteers by activating their compassion as they participate in needs assessments.


GAIN SOCIAL CAPITAL

The real coinage in communities is not data, it is relationships. Build trust while gathering insights you need.


BUILD DONOR TRUST

Give institutional and individual donors confidence that they are investing in the right things.


A CREDIBLE STRATEGY

Build strategy and development on the right foundation.


POSITION FOR GROWTH

Build momentum as you are viewed as a local authority.

SIGNS THAT YOUR NONPROFIT COULD BENEFIT

It’s hard to get one-time event participants or volunteers to take the next step.
You're serving a desperate need in your community but aren't the go-to resource.
Your strategic planning process isn’t building momentum for growth.
You aren't yet viewed as one of the top community voices and need to build greater influence.

 

THE TACTICS EVERYONE ELSE IS USING WON'T LIFT YOU OUT OF GRASSROOTS MODE.

 

How to Start Your Assessment

WE HELP NONPROFITS FIND THEIR
VOICE AND BUILD THEIR INFLUENCE


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SOLVE FOR
VOLUNTEERS
  • Volunteers are hard to mobilize.
  • You need a solution that doesn't rely upon serial events. 
  • Our process activates volunteers with first-hand knowledge without excessive commitments.

 


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SOLVE FOR
DONORS
  • It's hard to get donor attention.
  • You need a way to change the conversation toward your cause.
  • Our process brings donors to your door as you become the source of truth for community needs.

 


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SOLVE FOR
GROWTH
  • Momentum requires too many things to go right.
  • You need greater social capital and the right strategy to fuel growth. 
  • Our process creates new buy-in and opens access to new levels of leadership.

 


CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS

Convert corporate volunteers to long-term donors and champions.

OUR HUMAN-TO-HUMAN APPROACH

Our approach to nonprofit growth is centered around one truth: relationships are the currency of movement. You'll walk away with clarity, credibility, and publishable community insights. But even better, you'll have new momentum as your volunteers create meaningful connections with decision makers and under-resourced individuals across your region.

 

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Mobilize Volunteers

At its core, a community needs assessment is more than gathering facts and reporting numbers, it's about creating relationships and engaging volunteers as they lead by listening. 

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Become the Leader

After becoming the leader by listening to your community, you'll earn greater trust among donors, stronger commitments by volunteers, and greater influence for your cause.

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Find a Growth Path

Gain a clear view of your community's needs along with the momentum to gather funders and volunteers around your credible solutions.

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"Foundational for all our work..."

The needs assessment process provided by Dave and his team established the foundation for all of our work with volunteers, community leaders, children and families in Cleveland. The relationships and trust that resulted have made it possible for Velocity Church/Love Cleveland to deliver consistent impact and leadership in our community.

Scott_pp Scott Pugh
Love Cleveland
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"Build and form lasting relationships..."

It was absolutely foundational...getting to know our community and becoming a part of our community. [This needs assessment] will help you meet the community in a way that will build and form lasting relationships and allow you to really serve in meaningful ways in your city.

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Annapolis, MD
17%

The average church member lost 37% of their network of relationships during COVID and only replaced 17%.

75%

75% of those surveyed said they thought religion was losing its influence on American life.

REF: 

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/church-statistics

https://www.barna.com/research/current-perceptions/

 

Volunteering continues to drop, with 40% of church membership volunteering in early 2020 and only 20% volunteering by March 2022. This rate is expected to decrease in 2023.

77%

When polling non-churchgoing Gen Z, 77% are interested in churches that help the poor.

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Tell The Reader More

The headline and subheader tells us what you're offering, and the form header closes the deal. Over here you can explain why your offer is so great it's worth filling out a form for.

Remember:

  • Bullets are great
  • For spelling out benefits and
  • Turning visitors into leads.
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Our Community Assessment Package

Get coaching, materials, and a playbook to find your voice and build influence.

  • Get the turn-key kit
  • Get questions answered
  • Avoid pitfalls with expert insights
  • Get your materials shipped to your door

Learn How to Get Started

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