RSVP awarded 2-year grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts

UPPER MERION >> RSVP has been awarded a $30,000 two-year grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts in their ongoing support of its Volunteer Executive Consultants (VEC) program.

VEC, a program of RSVP for more than 35 years, utilizes the skills of seasoned executives who volunteer their time to assist nonprofit organizations with capacity building and operations, especially relevant during the COVID pandemic. Areas of expertise include management, technical advice, fundraising and marketing services, operations and planning.

Many nonprofit organizations operate on extremely tight budgets with funding limitations dictating growth and expansion. VEC consultants assist with board development, business planning, database management, financial and fundraising advice, market research and communications and human resources at no cost. Nonprofits in need of consultation are encouraged to reach out to vec@rsvpmc.org.

“The nonprofit agencies we assist simply do not have the resources to hire the services of outside consultants. VEC consultants first meet with in-house management and make an assessment of problem areas. Together a plan and implementation schedule is developed enabling growth in the targeted areas. Nonprofit organizations needing assistance to grow and sustain their missions can call for a free consultation.” stated VEC manager Sheri Burke.

Michele Moll, Executive Director of RSVP said “The funds will be used to expand and enhance the organization’s corps of volunteer executives with expertise in the areas of financial management, information technology, marketing, board development and strategic planning. Additionally, we are offering several workshops to educate nonprofit leadership in a variety of areas, some created to offer advice on operations through COVID.”

“We are delighted to be the recipients of this generous grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts,” said Moll. “The funds will enable us to expand our reach to assist the nonprofit industry with growth and sustainability issues.”

RSVP is a multiservice nonprofit organization responding to community needs through volunteerism. RSVP’s Volunteer Impact Programs focus on the needs of vulnerable populations (such as disadvantaged preschool children, atrisk youth, the elderly, those with low literacy skills and veterans) and by providing support to regional nonprofit organizations. RSVP is always recruiting additional volunteers to participate in outreach programs that serve our area. Visit www.rsvpmc. org for information.