At TCC Group, we are passionate about helping the social sector achieve greater impact. Since 1980, we have developed strategies and programs that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of foundations, nonprofits, corporate community involvement programs, and government agencies. From offices in New York City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, we work with diverse clients – from large funders and nonprofits to smaller organizations that want to tap our knowledge to determine pragmatic ways to solve everyday problems.
Our consulting staff are excellent strategists, program developers, capacity builders, and evaluators. We have wide-ranging expertise and on-the-ground experience in fields such as education, arts and culture, community and economic development, human services, environmental conservation, and health care. We are critical thinkers, effective communicators, and skilled facilitators.
TCC Group is known for innovation and rigor. We offer hands-on support designing and implementing solutions that combine objectivity with enthusiasm, direction with responsiveness, and discipline with flexibility. Our unique strength lies in the ability to leverage knowledge from our complementary practices, which build on and inform one another. This holistic view informs every project, as we help clients devise strategies, implement plans, evaluate progress and outcomes, and make ongoing improvements.
News
New Blog Series: Successful Corporate CitizenshipTCC Group Partner Tom Knowlton and Senior Consultant Nadia Gomes have launched a new, five-part blog series on CSRwire that explores the critical elements of effective corporate citizenship. Read more and learn about the framework here. |
Just Say No to the Dog and Pony Show… and Other Advice on International Site VisitsIn her latest blog for PhilanthroFiles, Rachel Humphrey offers advice on how to get the most out of international site visits. Read more. |
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Successful Corporate Citizenship: What Sets Leading Companies ApartIn a recent webinar, Tom Knowlton and Nadia Gomes explore the essential elements of successful corporate citizenship. They also discuss how companies can assess their leadership, culture, structure, and programs as they determine the best path forward. Watch the webinar or download the slides. |
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Designing Effective Foundation Program StrategyStrong grantmaking programs reflect a foundation's values, balance internal capacities with the external environment, and address constituents' needs. Ashley Blanchard and Chris Cardona discuss the five steps to creating programs with impact. |
TCC Group Collaborates with GEO on New Scaling ResourceAs part of Grantmakers for Effective Organization's Scaling What Works initiative, TCC Group participated in a joint research collaboration with Ashoka, Social Impact Exchange, and Taproot Foundation, to explore the question: How can grantmakers best support high-performing nonprofits in their efforts to grow their impact? The resulting publication, Pathways to Grow Impact, shares new learning about the variety of ways nonprofits are creating more value for communities and how funders are supporting their work. This publication offers a framework for understanding different approaches to scaling impact, stories from nonprofit leaders who have successfully grown their organization's impact, and practical recommendations for grantmakers seeking more effective ways to achieve better results. |
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Is your grantmaking reactive or proactive? How do you set clear goals and achieve measurable impact?In a recent webinar Paul Connolly and Julie Simpson discussed how an effective strategy can provide philanthropic leaders with the criteria for making decisions. Learn more about TCC’s five-step strategy process. Watch the webinar and download the slides. |
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TCC Group is pleased to be a Certified B Corporation, recognized for work that meets higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We are passionate about helping the social sector achieve greater impact. |
What are your strengths? Where should you focus your capacity-building efforts? The CCAT can help. Used by more than 3,000 nonprofits, TCC's Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT) is a rigorous, research-based, and affordable way to help organizations measure effectiveness and prioritize capacity-building needs. Visit tccCCAT.com to learn more.
