Testimonials

Community Works Consulting has proven to be an effective partner in not only identifying, applying for, and securing financial support, but in helping our organization strategically think about and articulate our value proposition. From securing capital support for bricks and mortar to operating support for ongoing services, Community Works Consulting has been a trusted, flexible partner in advancing our organization’s mission. They have helped us craft our “story” and establish new funding relationships with whom we can share our message of collective impact. They demystify the grant writing process and in doing so, helps us to articulate how our mission aligns with the priorities of various grantors.

Brian D’Andrea Senior Vice President, Housing, Century Villages at Cabrillo

Community Works Consulting is an invaluable partner to The Nonprofit Partnership. The professional, expert consultation services that nonprofit and public agencies have received through CWC has allowed organizations to grow, evolve practices to meet the needs of those they serve, convene and create movement in communities, and move organizations to the next level. We appreciate our partnership with CWC and look forward to continued work together.

Michele Byerly Executive Director, The Nonprofit Partnership

My experience in working with Community Works Consulting has been outstanding! Special Olympics Southern California and our athletes with intellectual disabilities have benefitted from their expertise with grant research and writing, as well as strategic facilitation. Carol Hass and her team are terrific listeners and able to assess, process, then position the organization’s needs to attract funders. They’ve helped us raise a lot of money. Plus they’re fun to work with!

Monica McDade Former Assistant Vice President, Major Gifts, Special Olympics Southern California

It has been wonderful to work with Community Works Consulting! They are seasoned professionals, each having worked and successfully led nonprofit organizations. The firm’s vast knowledge, wealth of experience, and enthusiasm is reflected in their consulting work. I am sincerely grateful for their support and guidance in helping us secure additional funding for the school and its programs.

Jeremy Niculescu Former Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, USC School of Social Work

Community Works Consulting was a flexible fundraising and project management resource for Abode Communities. The Community Works Consulting team is deeply committed to ensuring her clients receive the best possible service and outcomes.

Megan Folland Director, Communications & Fund Development, Abode Communities

Community Works Consulting has provided Assistance League® of San Pedro-South Bay with a new way of showing who we are and what we do to the outside world. They continue to seek those Organizations and Foundations whose vision of providing service to those less fortunate agree with our own. As the world changes, we must change, and with the professional guidance that Community Works Consulting has provided, we are confident that we are exploring all avenues available to us. The Frances J. Johnson Dental Center has been awarded grants, which will ensure that children from low-income families can continue to benefit from our services.

We thank you Community Works Consulting for your excellent work.

Sharon Cole Past President, Assistance League of San Pedro – South Bay

Carol Hass is the utmost professional. She is extremely skilled in program design and facilitation as she was instrumental in advancing for First 5 LA the Best Start effort in Central Long Beach. She and Community Works Consulting are excellent thought partners and can manage with finesse challenging and complex programs and initiatives.

Reuben R. De Leon Senior Program Officer, First 5 LA

Community Works Consulting provides comprehensive, solution-focused, client-centered services. I was fortunate to work with Carol Hass and her team on multiple projects that spanned the gamut from an Executive Board of an all-volunteer child advocacy group to a community-based grant-funded collaborative. In every encounter, Carol’s depth of knowledge was evident. Her facilitation and team building skills are the best that I have experienced. However, the skill that I find to be the most important is her ability to maintain focus, regardless of disruptions and distractions, while leading a group to a logical, practical, and efficient outcome. Even in the midst of the most heated discussions, Carol’s calm, confident approach never wavered.

In addition to amazing facilitation skills, the Community Works team provides expert writing, follow-up documentation, and logistical planning. Carol and her team bring the trifecta of important attributes to each project they take on: knowledge, skills, and solutions.

Luanne Mauro Atkinson Board Secretary, The Children’s Advocacy Center
Former Chair, Long Beach Early Childhood & Education Committee
Assistant Director, Family Services, Long Beach Unified School District Head Start (Retired)

Community Works Consulting is one of our most important community partners. They have helped us maximize our time and our resources.

Dora Jacildo Executive Director, Comprehensive Child Development

We appreciate our partnership with Community Works Consulting. Pat does a thorough job of keeping us on track and competitive with a number of funding opportunities.

Rene Castro Director of Community Engagement, Villages at Cabrillo