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In Cause Effective's experience, knowledge gained in a group setting is best absorbed and applied when coupled with individual coaching that can help nonprofit leaders understand how to apply the information to their own unique circumstances. Our portfolio programs combine trainings with customized attention from a senior consultant – ranging from a one-hour call to 10 or more hours of individualized guidance. Contact us to discuss how to best match your grantees’ needs with your budget and we will custom design a program to achieve maximum impact and support.

Take a look at some of our recent portfolio programs with funders.

Funding partners we have supported through providing portfolio programs to their grantees include: Dyson Foundation, New York Women’s Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

Read more about our ground-breaking Directors of Development Learning Circle sponsored by the New York Women's Foundation:


“The big take-away from the series for me is that previously I was spending 5% of my time on the board and on development. Now it’s more like 50% – and it’s really paying off! Our board has become much more dynamic.”

– Portfolio Program Participant