Project News

Helping a board excel at fundraising

August 9, 2010

Reading Partners has a strong board of directors. We're assisting it to achieve even better results in fund raising.


Strengthening partnerships via strategic planning

June 28, 2010

CALICO, an agency that addresses child abuse, is looking to CWR to help navigate its complex set of partnerships.


CWR client praised by First Lady at White House summitt

May 17, 2010

Family Independence Initiative, an anti-poverty leader, exemplifies the need for nonprofits to think about public policy.


CWR selected by Silicon Valley Community Foundation

April 22, 2010

We have been chosen to guide the foundation's multi-year effort to build the organizational capacity of 11 nonprofits.


"We've succeeded! Now what do we do?"

March 9, 2010

CWR is helping a successful advocacy group in children's health decide what to tackle next and how to go about it.


Donor databases that build fundraising

February 17, 2010

In a recent series of projects, CWR is demonstrating the power of customized database implementation.


CWR makes a concentrated geographic impact

January 7, 2010

Downtown Streets Team is the latest of our clients that focus on Palo Alto and East Palo Alto.


Going from good to great in fundraising

December 6, 2009

Fresh Lifelines for Youth asked CWR to bring a fresh pair of eyes to its already solid fundraising operations.


Safeguarding your intellectual assets

November 16, 2009

We ensured that Opportunity Health Partners would move forward with a proper grasp of the core principles behind its unique model.


Advising a young agency on positioning

October 19, 2009

CWR is providing insight to Cleo Eulau Center on a critical aspect of marketing: how to articulate its mission amidst a crowded field.


CWR partners with Peery Foundation to support startup

September 25, 2009

The Peery Foundation engaged us to accelerate the business planning and fundraising of one of its grantees.


Our one stop shop and the growing nonprofit

August 5, 2009

Juma Ventures enlists CWR expertise in three distinct organizational areas to support its expansion.


Customizing an online social media strategy

July 17, 2009

RAFT has asked CWR to shape its priorities and plans in this new era of online networking.


Getting the most from donor databases

June 15, 2009

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) turned to CWR to gain more effectiveness from its donor database.


The power of co-branding for nonprofits

May 29, 2009

Summer Search youth programming is growing rapidly across the country. CWR will help its brand awareness keep pace.


Advising the Diocese of San Jose on infrastructure

April 20, 2009

The Diocese of San Jose called on CWR to help it determine the best technology to integrate its far flung finances.


CWR to gather leaders on key fundraising topic

March 31, 2009

Philanthropic and nonprofit executives will join CWR to explore building capacity for individual fundraising.


New CWR fundraising tool unveiled

March 2, 2009

The Individual Fundraising Capacity Analysis will build the ability of nonprofits to raise money from a critical source.


Outsourcing the individual donor campaign

February 20, 2009

A Home Within will depend on us to design and execute a key fund raising campaign targeted at individual donors.


Santa Clara County turns to CWR for needs assessment

January 29, 2009

County leaders have enlisted us to study the needs of seniors and the feasibility of a key facility.


CWR guides national expansion strategy

January 4, 2009

Girls For A Change, a ground breaking leader in youth development, has asked us to help it scale up for national impact.


Innovative school seeks our fundraising expertise

December 9, 2008

The San Francisco 49ers Academy has signed up CWR to build its fundraising capacity.


Congresswoman's initiative relies on CWR web marketing

November 24, 2008

CWR develops the web component of Congresswoman Jackie Speier's campaign to address the economic crisis in her district.


New client chooses CWR to shore up its bottom line

November 13, 2008

CWR will help Grail Family Services seek several competitive grants and explore other revenue sources.


CWR asked to help on high profile case

November 4, 2008

We’re serving as the consultant to an innovative African refugee agency in a case that is attracting growing attention.


Leading through the financial storm

October 23, 2008

CWR announces an executive coaching package designed to equip leaders to face the looming challenges in nonprofit funding


$25,000 to be awarded to nonprofits serving children

September 3, 2008

Our Compelling Organization Awards will be given to nominated organizations that benefit children and youth.


CWR partners with Craigslist Foundation on key event

July 10, 2008

Consulting Within Reach will oversee the pro bono consulting program for the the largest nonprofit conference in the Bay Area.


Serving the higher education sector in California

June 22, 2008

California Campus Compact, a consortium of 58 universities and colleges, has enlisted CWR to develop its strategic marketing plan.


The craft of upgrading a client's web presence

June 17, 2008

The Hayward Area Historical Society, a museum over half a century old, will rely on CWR to adapt to the ever changing web environment.


Cultural agility and marketing in the Bay Area

May 5, 2008

The Islamic Networks Group, a nationally recognized and valued cultural organization, has chosen CWR to produce marketing materials for its main fundraising event.


CWR provides executive coaching in the health field

April 16, 2008

The founder and CEO of Generations Community Wellness, a leader in the field of obesity prevention, has selected Consulting Within Reach for executive coaching services.


Rapid turnaround capability serves our latest client

April 9, 2008

Consulting Within Reach diagnosed and planned a solution to a client's most urgent needs in website and graphic design -- all in the course of 12 hours.


Local nonprofit alliance receives CWR's first ever corporate grant

March 1, 2008

We are proud to demonstrate our commitment to the local nonprofit world with our support of Thrive Alliance of San Mateo County.


Client relies on CWR to record dramatic fundraising results

January 27, 2008

Guard Support, an organization that CWR helped to launch, has raised $120,000 in contributions and $150,000 in matching funds in just four weeks.


Former television reporter joins our team

January 5, 2008

Grace Lynch comes aboard the Consulting Within Reach team as a marketing/communications expert.


CWR wins contract to upgrade infrastructure of local school

December 18, 2007

Holy Family School in San Jose has tapped CWR to build the organizational capacity behind their fundraising efforts.


Young nonprofit turns to CWR to help define its brand

December 8, 2007

To devise its long term marketing strategy, Jeremiah's Promise will call upon CWR's expertise.


Partnership formed with developer of key software for nonprofits

November 10, 2007

CWR has entered into an agreement with Mission Research to provide consulting services to users of its software package, Giftworks.