Non-profit organizations must evolve and advance in today’s swiftly changing environment. DBD Group can help your organization address short-term and long-term goals through our intentional processes to make strategic decisions and plans. 

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Community Needs Assessment

When your organization is considering significant change, major fundraising initiatives, or a capital campaign, it’s critical to understand how your mission aligns with your community’s most current needs.

DBD Group partners with organizations to design and lead customized community needs assessments that are both rigorous and practical. Our approach blends quantitative data with qualitative community voice, engaging the right people through surveys, focus groups, interviews, and facilitated forums. The assessment becomes a shared roadmap, turning insight into clear direction and actionable next steps that guide strategy, fundraising, program development, partnerships, and more.

Lean on the experience and resources of DBD Group to help your organization conduct a community needs assessment.

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Our Strategic Planning process helps non-profit organizations evolve and advance in today's challenging and swiftly changing environment.
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DBD Group's approach to board governance will help you build your board's capacity and position you need for greater impact in your community.

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