Community Based Organizations
Support Rooted in Community.
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Community-based programs are essential engines of equity, connection, and resilience. Whether you're leading a neighborhood nonprofit, a grassroots initiative, or a regional coalition, we help you strengthen what matters most: impact, funding, strategy, and sustainability.
At K.M. Ford Strategies, we specialize in helping organizations like yours design relevant, responsive programs, build evaluation capacity, and align services with the lived experiences of the communities you serve.
Community & Organizational Insight
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Community Analysis & GIS Mapping
Make data-informed decisions using local demographics, service gaps, and spatial analysis. -
Needs Assessments & Listening Sessions
Understand the current and emerging needs of your patrons, partners, and staff. -
Stakeholder Engagement & Survey Design
Facilitate meaningful input from your community, staff, and leadership to drive inclusive decision-making.
Strategic Planning & Program Development
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Program Planning & Evaluation
Design programs that are responsive, mission-aligned, and measurable—then evaluate what works. -
Strategic Planning
Facilitate a clear, actionable roadmap grounded in your priorities and community needs. -
Organizational Design & Development
Strengthen your internal structure, clarify roles, and improve cross-departmental alignment. -
Project Management
From concept to completion—we help you manage timelines, deliverables, and communication across teams. -
Grant Strategy & Outcomes Alignment
Ensure your programs and messaging meet funder expectations without compromising mission. -
Partnership & Network Strategy
Support collaborative models that deepen impact across schools, nonprofits, and public systems.
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Team Development & Public Engagement
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Storytelling & Brand Development
Clarify your message and demonstrate your impact to partners, funders, and the public. -
Speaking & Facilitation
Workshops, retreats, and keynote engagements rooted in experience and strategy. -
Staff Development & Training
Build internal capacity through custom professional development aligned with your goals. -
Team Building & Workflow Analysis
Improve collaboration, refine internal processes, and reduce friction between systems and staff.
Who We Work With
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Grassroots and neighborhood-based nonprofits
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Faith-based and values-aligned organizations
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Family resource and early childhood centers
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Youth-serving and mentorship programs
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Immigrant and refugee advocacy groups
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After-school and summer enrichment hubs
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Housing and food access nonprofits with education branches
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Regional collaboratives and place-based partnerships
The Result?
Programs that are rooted in community, built for impact, and designed to secure funding without sacrificing your values—and systems that support your growth instead of draining your team.
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You don’t have to carry it all alone. Let’s co-create what’s next—sustainably, strategically, and with purpose.
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📬 connect@katrinaford.com | 📞 803-221-8242