ACT completes two project cycles each year: Spring–Summer and Fall–Winter.
ACT Project Cycle
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Apply for a Project (January & July)
- Nonprofits inquire about ACT consulting
- Project screener has phone conversation with nonprofit
- Eligible nonprofits invited to apply
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Develop the Project (February & August)
Project screeners meet with select nonprofits to:
- Assure ACT can meet the client request
- Clearly define project outcomes
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Project Begins (March & September)
- ACT recruits volunteer consultants
- Project leaders meet with client to develop work plan
- Team meets with client and begins its research and analysis
- Full teams present findings to date in mid-course review (June & December)
- Fast Track engagements conclude (June & December)
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Complete the Project (September & March)
- Final report: team presents recommendations to client management and board
- Consultants and client complete online evaluation
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Assess the Project (October & April)
- 12-month follow up: project leader and team reconnect with the client to assess project impact
| 01 Jul 2022 | Deadline to Submit ACT Interest Form |
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| 17 Jul 2022 | Deadline to Submit ACT Application |
| 11 — 25 Aug 2022 | Volunteer Recruitment for Project Teams |
| 02 Sept 2022 | Nonprofits Notified of Results of Volunteer Recruitment |