What we do

A structured approach to scenario planning strengthens traditional strategic plans, especially in times of significant uncertainty

– We work with clients to identify important variables that affect their strategic plan and model the impact of those variables

– Based on this modeling, a set of plausible scenarios for organizational success are identified; we then work with clients to identify the most important scenarios for further consideration

– We identify the key issues that arise in each of these scenarios and develop mitigations to address the risks and tactics to best take advantage of the opportunities

Re-examining your mission in light of your impact is essential for staying effective and relevant

– We work with you to determine program impact and whether some programs are more effective at serving your mission and achieving your goals than others

– We identify the motivations and values of your key stakeholders and their understanding of the mission and goals of the organization

– We work with you to examine the alignment of program impact with mission and goals, incorporating feedback from key stakeholders

Identifying ways to generate income from activities, products, or services can help to diversify your funding sources, thereby creating security and stability for your organization

– We help you identify potential revenue streams and assess their viability to ensure that they are sustainable and scalable with growth

– We ensure that the potential earned revenue streams are related to your organization’s mission and goals, and analyze market demand and entry strategies for each possibility

– We provide financial modeling to articulate how a potential revenue stream should be rolled out to ensure that its revenues exceed its costs as it grows

Program assessment is crucial for efficient resource allocation

– We provide systematic evaluations of programs that help you determine program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and allocate resources more strategically to maximize impact

– These evaluations can help to ensure that funds, personnel, and other resources are directed toward programs that are most impactful

– Demonstrating the effectiveness of programs through a program assessment helps to attract funding and support, ensuring long-term sustainability

Scenario Planning

A structured approach to scenario planning strengthens traditional strategic plans, especially in times of significant uncertainty

– We work with clients to identify important variables that affect their strategic plan and model the impact of those variables

– Based on this modeling, a set of plausible scenarios for organizational success are identified; we then work with clients to identify the most important scenarios for further consideration

– We identify the key issues that arise in each of these scenarios and develop mitigations to address the risks and tactics to best take advantage of the opportunities

Mission and Impact

Re-examining your mission in light of your impact is essential for staying effective and relevant

– We work with you to determine program impact and whether some programs are more effective at serving your mission and achieving your goals than others

– We identify the motivations and values of your key stakeholders and their understanding of the mission and goals of the organization

– We work with you to examine the alignment of program impact with mission and goals, incorporating feedback from key stakeholders

Earned Revenue Options

Identifying ways to generate income from activities, products, or services can help to diversify your funding sources, thereby creating security and stability for your organization

– We help you identify potential revenue streams and assess their viability to ensure that they are sustainable and scalable with growth

– We ensure that the potential earned revenue streams are related to your organization’s mission and goals, and analyze market demand and entry strategies for each possibility

– We provide financial modeling to articulate how a potential revenue stream should be rolled out to ensure that its revenues exceed its costs as it grows

Program Assessment

Program assessment is crucial for efficient resource allocation

– We provide systematic evaluations of programs that help you determine program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and allocate resources more strategically to maximize impact

– These evaluations can help to ensure that funds, personnel, and other resources are directed toward programs that are most impactful

– Demonstrating the effectiveness of programs through a program assessment helps to attract funding and support, ensuring long-term sustainability

 

Who we help

Here are some clients we’ve worked with over the years.

 

Who we are

Patricia Ross
Patricia Ross, Ph.D., is a statistician with a specialization in quantitative methodologies in the social sciences. At MacCallum Ross she has helped nonprofits, foundations and higher education institutions with strategic planning, needs assessments and accountability metrics. Previously, she was a Research Associate at the University of Minnesota for 14 years.
Dave MacCallum
Dave MacCallum, Ph.D., has worked extensively as a consultant on local, national and international projects in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. His previous experience includes work as a consultant with McKinsey, in the corporate strategy group at Ameriprise and as an administrator and professor at Carleton College. His educational background is in Computer Science.