Training & Development

“We took so much from the experience. I also want to applaud our instructor, Jenny. She is a highly knowledgeable professional in every sense of the word. She was always quick to answer any questions with sound advice and on numerous occasions pointed us in the direction of information or resources beyond the focus of our session. We feel blessed to have worked with her.”

“This training was immensely helpful to the development of our organization. I feel confident the tools we’ve gained in this process will continue to serve us far into the future.”

“Throughout this training, I have begun applying several of the skills directly to my work. I’ve used the grant lifecycle framework to better organize tasks and grant proposal worksheet and set realistic timelines when preparing funding proposals. I now structure project narratives by clearly outlining the problem, goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes, which has helped me communicate project needs more effectively. Additionally, I’ve been incorporating the budgeting techniques we covered to ensure my cost justifications are both accurate and aligned with funder requirements. I’ve also applied the practice of tailoring proposals to specific funder priorities, which has made my writing more targeted and persuasive. Finally, I’ve started using tools like ESTEL analysis to assess external factors that could influence a project’s success, and I’m integrating that analysis into proposals to show funders we’ve considered sustainability and risk management.”

“SCP is Virginia Housing’s trusted learning, OD, and coaching partner. We are extremely pleased with the high-quality work and sensitivity that SCP provides and turn to them for work that requires skill and knowledge. After a very well-received training program delivered in 2018 by Monica Gould, Virginia Housing decided to engage with SCP in a 5-year master service agreement. SCP now provides training, team building, and executive coaching to our team members. The SCP team of facilitators and coaches has all been exceptional. We look forward to working with SCP for years to come. We recommend them very highly.”