CONNECT provides individualized, on-site technical assistance and consultation to Orange County nonprofit organizations, including FaCT FRCs, to strengthen the agencies' ability to provide services in their communities. CONNECT offers nonprofits linkages to executive coaches, professional development, and services that can enhance their fundability and sustainability.

CONNECT supports local and community funders by acting as an intermediary between the funder and the nonprofit agency to help grantees grow stronger, more sustainable, and meet a higher standard of practice.

Comprehensive Organizational Assessment


The CONNECT Organizational Assessment Tool (COAT) is designed to provide an organization with an overall understanding of their strengths, weaknesses and organizational capacity in the following key areas:

* Collaboration
* Financial Management
* Human Resources
* Mission/Vision
* Program Evaluation
* Resource Development
* Infrastructure
* Leadership
* Marketing/Public Relations

Multi-Level Professional Training


CONNECT is committed to providing quality trainings to nonprofit agencies and professionals with an emphasis on strengthening organizational practices and individual leadership skills. CONNECT offers core trainings at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels to accommodate all learners. Core training topics are tied directly back to the nine key areas outlined in the CONNECT Organizational Assessment Tool (COAT)

Nonprofit Coaching
CONNECT utilizes a network of coaches that demonstrate competency in nonprofit management and who can offer agencies a wide array of coaching relationships.

For more information visit www.connectoc.net or call 714-704-8820