Other Projects
Community Development Corporation Leadership Program (CDCLP) | Mandel Foundation
SDP was contracted by The Mandel Foundation to facilitate a process to help develop the Community Development Corporation Leadership Program (CDCLP) to build capacity and bolster CDC sector leadership to create a strong industry and enhance neighborhoods in the City of Cleveland. SDP worked with a 15-member committee consisting of current executive directors, funders, CDC professionals, and members of the Mandel Board. SDP helped develop the 12-session curriculum, candidate application, coaching program and descriptions, and other essential materials.
Community Needs Assessment | Erie County Community Foundation
The Erie County (ECCF) has served its community since 1995 and has awarded over $20 million in grants to local nonprofits to support projects, services, and initiatives that meaningfully improved the quality of life for Erie County residents. ECCF engaged SDP in 2019 to facilitate a needs assessment for the county. As part of the assessment, SDP engaged nearly 800 people including key stakeholders, nonprofit leaders, civic partners, residents, business owners, and more. The result was a comprehensive assessment of the needs of the community that helped to guide ECCF in its grantmaking priorities.​​​​​
Grantmaking Evolution & Family Engagement Model | The Stocker Foundation
SDP has successfully partnered with the Stocker Foundation on various projects for the past seven years. The partnership began when the Stocker Foundation was evaluating its grantmaking practices and approach. Working with SDP, the foundation evolved its grantmaking purpose and approach, created more rigorous guidelines and a detailed review process, and updated its communication vehicles and messaging. Most recently, SDP worked with the Foundation board and staff to update and enhance its governance structure and family engagement strategy to ensure the long-term sustainability and success of the foundation.​