Fee-for-Service

Below, find a sampling of program planning and design topics that can be focused on through our consultation.

• Reviewing the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring
• Conducting a needs assessment
• Developing or enhancing a logic model or theory of change
• Crafting a mission statement and developing program goals
• Developing expected program outcomes linked to program design
• Defining the parameters of your program
• Reviewing the relevant research related to your program model/service population
• Determining the nature of match sessions
• Developing or reviewing written policies and procedures
• Planning for a program expansion or other major change
• Changing or integrating mentoring models
• Incorporating youth voice and leadership into program design and structure
• Incorporating trauma-informed care and culturally competent mentoring frameworks into program design and structure

Additional topics of focus are available upon request.

Below, find a sampling of program management topics that can be focused on through no-cost consultation.

• Developing a staffing model, or planning for a staff transition
• Developing an advisory board that reflects the community you are serving
• Developing systems for managing program information
• Crafting a resource development plan
• Developing a marketing plan and materials
• Develop a plan for ongoing staff development and training
• Reviewing best practices for nonprofit management and incorporation
• Incorporating youth voice and leadership through development of a youth advisory board
• Conducting an equity audit for your mentoring program
• Reviewing program materials for strengths-based language
• Training program staff on how to use the Mentoring Connector mentor recruitment tool

Additional topics of focus are available upon request.

Below, find a sampling of program operations topics that can be focused on through technical assistance consultation.

• Reviewing the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring
• Reviewing the relevant research related to your program model/service population
• Developing or enhancing a mentor or mentee recruitment plan
• Developing or enhancing processes for safe and inclusive mentor and/or mentee screening
• Developing or enhancing a program orientation for mentors, mentees, and families
• Developing or enhancing a pre-match training for mentors and/or mentees
• Developing or enhancing materials for ongoing mentor and/or mentee training sessions
• Developing or enhancing a manual for mentors, mentees, and/or families
• Developing or enhancing processes for effective and culturally responsive matching
• Planning for match initiation
• Developing or enhancing program curriculum
• Developing or enhancing a plan for family engagement
• Developing or enhancing processes for effective monitoring and support of matches
• Developing or enhancing a plan for match recognition
• Developing or enhancing processes for planned and unintended match closure

Additional topics of focus are available upon request.

Below, find a sampling of program evaluation topics that can be focused on through technical assistance consultation. 

• Developing or enhancing a process evaluation plan to measure effectiveness of program processes
• Developing or enhancing an outcome evaluation plan to measure effectiveness of program at reaching expected outcomes
• Reviewing available evidence-based tools and resources for program evaluation
• Developing or enhancing a logic model and/or theory of change
• Linking program design to expected program outcomes
• Developing or enhancing a process for conducting exit surveys and interviews among mentors, mentees, and families
• Developing or enhancing customized evaluation tools (including surveys and scoring tools)
• Staff training on how to use evaluation tools
• Analyzing and creating a plan for improvement based on evaluation results
• Communicating evaluation outcomes to stakeholders
• Staff training on program evaluation 

Additional topics of focus are available upon request.