Becoming a Client

CAP has finished accepting client applications for its 2010-2011 work.  We will start accepting applications again in the spring of 2011 and will post our application here. 

For additional information about CAP, please read this booklet and email Executive Director Julia Clarkson at info@cap-hbsab.org with questions.

Client Criteria

• Charitable nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status
• Located in Greater Boston
• A mission which benefits the community
• A minimum of five paid full-time staff as well as a board of directors
• Stable leadership in the organization
• Administrative capacity to oversee and support the consulting work
• Not currently in a crisis situation which would require a more intensive level of assistance

Project Criteria

• Deal with business or management-related issues in the organization, such as strategic planning, organizational development, finance, or marketing
• Not focus on development / fundraising strategy or implementation
• Have goals which are well-defined and achievable by a volunteer team of 4-6 consultants within six months
• Have the sponsorship of the organization's leadership, both staff and the board of directors

• Each project is defined and agreed upon with the client organization prior to start-up in a written letter
• A project team leader is designated prior to start-up with responsibility for guiding the project to completion
• Each project has a liaison to the CAP board to track progress and provide assistance when necessary
• A final report (oral and/or written) is made to client management and/or the board of directors

 "I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with CAP. Not only was the quality of the work superb but it was a great group of folks to work with." – Peter Bryant, CFO, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum