Francesca Martin

solutions4community llc

63 John Joseph Road, Harwich, MA 02645 | (203) 506-1657 | fmartin.s4c@gmail.com
Works in: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island

Last updated:
Friday, Jan 31, 2025

Our clients include organizations in transition, agencies planning for new project opportunities, and partnerships looking to deepen their impact. Services include organizational and leadership transition; program evaluation and quality assurance; strategic planning, operational decision-making and performance; aligning fund development strategies with strategic plan priorities; bringing a racial equity framework to program development and supporting leaders of color within nonprofits. A new area of support focuses on tailored grant development planning and coaching. Experience includes: management roles in diverse community development settings; developing and delivering training and technical assistance to nonprofits and government stakeholders.

Areas of Expertise:

Board assessment, structure, training, performance

Program evaluation

Interim directorship, Succession / transition planning

Grant writing, Grant writing - federal grants, Prospect research

Public policy development and strategy

Business plan development, Collaborations and mergers, Meeting facilitation, Organizational assessments, Strategic planning, Organizational development

Deep expertise in these issue areas: Community Development, Homelessness, Housing, Social Services / Human Services

Past Clients:

  • Organization: Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
    Description of services provided: Leadership and organization transition services
    Year services provided: 2013
  • Organization: City of Danbury
    Description of services provided: Guide community process to develop Danbury's plan to end chronic homelessness; engage key community leaders and stakeholders in plan development; define implementation framework and action plan
    Year services provided: 2014
  • Organization: Mercy Housing Northwest
    Description of services provided: Facilitate new program design creating a coordinated family support program within a new housing development. Prepare government funding application including narrative, staffing structure & budgets.
    Year services provided: 2018
  • Organization: Local Initiative Support Corporation (CT)
    Name: Jim Horan
    Description of services provided: Provided comprehensive consultation support to design and implement a strategic plan process, which resulted in the creation of a multiyear Strategic Plan to guide the organization's mission goals.
    Year services provided: 2019-20 and 2024-25
    Contact Info: (860) 525-4821 | jhoran@lisc.org
  • Organization: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
    Name: Sherry Lambert
    Description of services provided: Strategic Plan Development & Implementation Support
    Year services provided: 2020-2022
    Contact Info: | sherry.lambert@chfa.org
  • Organization: Sheldon Oak Central
    Name: Emily Wolfe
    Description of services provided: Strategic plan development and coaching support
    Year services provided: 2023-24
    Contact Info: (860) 785-4430 | ewolfe@sheldonoak.org

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