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The Lion Project

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

Denver, Colorado

Project Title: The Lion Project - Social Impact Initiative

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Project Overview:

The Lion Project is dedicated to leveraging storytelling alongside community service initiatives to support nonprofit organizations. Their mission is to inspire action and provide essential resources that help nonprofits thrive and make a lasting impact in their communities.

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In my role as a consultant for The Lion Project, I focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness and community engagement through a variety of strategic initiatives. I conducted comprehensive reviews of our mission and vision, ensuring alignment with community needs. I established systems for tracking program outcomes, initiated grant research and writing efforts to secure funding, and developed operational policies to streamline processes. Additionally, I implemented public relations strategies to increase media exposure and successfully guided the organization in achieving GuideStar Platinum status. My work also involved designing community engagement campaigns that effectively combined storytelling with service initiatives, mobilizing community members to participate actively and support our mission. Through these efforts, I aimed to strengthen The Lion Project's ability to empower nonprofits and foster positive change in the communities we serve.

 

Social Impact Project Goals:

  1. Mission and Vision Review and Expansion:

    • I conducted a thorough review and expansion of The Lion Project's mission and vision, ensuring that the organization’s objectives were aligned with its community engagement strategies and that they effectively communicated the impact of its work.

  2. Tracked Program Outcomes:

    • I established a robust system for tracking program outcomes to measure the effectiveness and impact of various initiatives. This data-driven approach allowed The Lion Project to assess its success and make informed decisions for future programs.

  3. Grant Research:

    • I led comprehensive grant research efforts to identify funding opportunities that aligned with The Lion Project’s initiatives. This work aimed to increase financial resources and sustainability for ongoing and future projects.

  4. Grant Writing:

    • I assisted in the grant writing process, crafting compelling proposals that highlighted The Lion Project’s mission and demonstrated its impact on the community. This effort played a crucial role in securing necessary funding for the organization’s initiatives.

  5. Developed Operational Policies and Procedures:

    • I developed and implemented operational policies and procedures that streamlined organizational processes and ensured effective management. These policies were essential for maintaining consistency and accountability across projects.

  6. Public Relations and Increased Media Exposure:

    • I created and executed public relations strategies aimed at increasing media exposure for The Lion Project. This initiative raised awareness of the organization’s work and attracted more support from community members and potential donors.

  7. Secured GuideStar Platinum Status:

    • I facilitated the process of obtaining GuideStar Platinum status for The Lion Project. Achieving this recognition enhanced the organization’s credibility and visibility within the nonprofit sector, proving its commitment to transparency and impact.

  8. Community Engagement Campaigns:

    • I designed and implemented community engagement campaigns that combined storytelling with service initiatives, encouraging community members to get involved and support The Lion Project’s mission. These campaigns successfully fostered a sense of connection and purpose within the community.

 

Outcomes:

  1. Enhanced Clarity and Direction:

    • The review and expansion of the mission and vision provided The Lion Project with clearer direction and purpose, guiding its initiatives more effectively.

  2. Measurable Impact:

    • The tracked program outcomes allowed for quantitative and qualitative assessments of the organization’s impact, leading to improved program delivery and community service.

  3. Increased Funding Opportunities:

    • The grant research and writing efforts successfully identified and secured funding, resulting in enhanced financial stability for The Lion Project.

  4. Streamlined Operations:

    • The development of operational policies facilitated more efficient processes, enabling better management of resources and initiatives.

  5. Heightened Visibility:

    • Public relations strategies significantly increased media exposure, raising community awareness and engagement with The Lion Project.

  6. Credibility and Trust:

    • Achieving GuideStar Platinum status bolstered The Lion Project’s credibility, fostering trust among donors and stakeholders.

  7. Active Community Involvement:

    • The community engagement campaigns successfully mobilized community members, creating a robust network of supporters who actively contributed to The Lion Project’s initiatives.

 

Conclusion:

During my role as a consultant for The Lion Project, I dedicated my efforts to combining community service and storytelling to support nonprofit organizations effectively. By focusing on key initiatives such as mission expansion, program outcome tracking, grant research and writing, operational development, public relations, and community engagement, my goal was to empower The Lion Project to make a lasting difference in the communities it serves, fostering a culture of engagement and collaboration.

brandi shigley

Brandi
Shigley-McMichael

Former Mayor-Appointed Commissioner

for the Denver's Women's Commission

Outreach Director, The Lion Project

"As the former Mayor-Appointed Commissioner for the Denver Women's Commission, I have worked with a variety of leaders and Sarah is truly a respected expert leading the way for changemakers. Sarah has been a beacon of hope, guiding us on  our nonprofit journey. The support and knowledge we gained working with her was amazing.  We loved working with Sarah and so will you!"

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Zak Ferry

Executive Director, The Lion Project

"Working with Sarah has been an incredible experience and rewarding. She has the unique ability to see the vision of the potential of your story and the remarkable ability to string words together to bring it to life.

 

Her public relations and social media campaign increased our philanthropy's public awareness, and resulted in a feature on NBC and advanced our nonprofit the opportunities for expanding our media presence through print and television interviews, and her grant writing increased our funding."

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Zak Feery CEO Lion's Project
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