Fee-for-Service

Providing equitable pricing for organizations of all sizes and configurations

Fee-for-Service 

YMC is proud to offer a range of services at market rates for partners with an annual operating budget of more than $1M.

 

Our Philosophy

We believe that every organization should have access to quality consulting services and support regardless of their ability to pay. That’s why most of our work is with initiatives and nonprofit partners with operating budgets averaging less than $500K per year; more than 70% of our clients have budgets below that threshold. 

Because our work is made possible through grants, sponsorships, and contracts, we believe that organizations that can afford to pay for our services should do so. This helps us stay aligned with our goal to serve the people who need us most while also having the intended impact on the overall mentoring ecosystem in the Carolinas and beyond. 

How our pricing works

We take an equitable approach to pricing–accommodating a mix of flat fee structures and hourly rates based on individual client needs. We also consider many other factors, including the estimated number of consulting hours and project scope (for example, a single training session versus a long-term engagement to support evaluation planning). Travel fees are not charged if a partner organization is within a 25-mile radius of Durham, North Carolina. 

How YMC Can Help

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.

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Get in touch!

Interested in getting an accurate estimate with a clearly defined scope of work? Reach out to us at inquiry@youthmentoringcollaborative.org.

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