Technical Assistance

LISC provides technical assistance to nonprofits helping them improve their internal operations in several ways:

• Training:LISC is a local resource for nationally developed training resources designed to help nonprofit staff increase their capacity to manage grants, develop real estate and execute programs that help the communities they serve
• One on one operational assessments and coaching: All LISC grantees receive an assessment of their internal operations based on national best practices. Each assessment includes a including an in-depth look at internal financial procedure, grant management systems and accounting policies with an eye towards making them stronger and more resilient. Following the assessment grantees can receive one on one coaching and feedback from LISC staff for improving systems – right sized to their organization and mission
• LISC’s support materials: Grantees and borrowers can access LISC’s repository of nationally sourced nonprofit management materials including policies and procedures manuals, templates and guides, covering government grant management, accounting, and finance, work planning, cost allocation and more.