>> Program Design: Proven Models and Results

Your program planning and development always begins with a needs assessment. MCG will help you answer key questions around developing the program, such as:

Community needs...
What do you want to accomplish? What mentoring programs are already in place in your community? Are there gaps in the services offered to youth?

Potential partners...
Who must be involved in the community in order for a mentoring program to be developed successfully? Do you have all the players in place? Are they all working together? Are there any turf issues among programs that already exist?

Program leadership...
Who will take the leadership to guide the program from concept to reality? Should you have a special committee made up of key stakeholders in your community or an advisory council who can make most of the decisions? Who typically sits on the advisory council?

Sustainability and fundraising strategies...
Is funding in place to guarantee sustainability of the program over time? What sources might be available locally? Developing a financial plan at the first stages of your program planning will ensure sound management throughout the life of your project.

MCG can help to facilitate and take you through the answers to all of these questions and more. Staff will guide you through best practices in mentoring and recommend ways to accomplish your goals. If you already have a mentoring program in place and want to expand or strengthen it, MCG will provide you with all the tools and skills you need.