Selected Clients

Over a period of 18 months, LAPA provided 14 community-based agencies with fundraising services in order to establish individual giving programs and created community outreach marketing materials

The agencies in the program included:

• Citywide Behavioral Network
• It Takes a Village
• Seven NYC Harm reduction agencies

LAPA provided conference support and a presentation on the history of service learning.

For more than 25 years, Barrier Free Living has helped New Yorkers with disabilities lead independent lives by helping them overcome barriers to housing, jobs, transportation, and education. LAPA worked with Barrier Free Living on a full-scale resource development strategy to increase and diversify its income stream. LAPA also upgraded Barrier Free Living’s marketing and communications materials, and assisted with board development and recruitment.

Bronx Community Health Network, Inc. (BCHN) is a not-for-profit organization and Federally Qualified Health Center that sponsors ten community and school-based health centers in the Bronx.

Our health centers are owned and operated by Montefiore Medical Center and Acacia Network/Promesa Systems, Inc., and funded primarily by the Bureau of Primary Health Care and the HIV/AIDS Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Camp Speers-Eljabar was founded in 1948 to provide the first inter-racial overnight YMCA camp, and it has since grown to a year-round program serving close to 10,000 children and families each year. LAPA provided campaign services to CSEY for a $5M campaign.

LAPA conducted a stretegic analysis of where their services could be most impactful on the ground, and then developed a business plan to engage those services.

LAPA wrote a case for support, sought and acquired grants, and designed marketing materials.

LAPA sought and acquired grants, and created marketing materials as needed.

Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida administers a Basic Human Needs Fund, a Scholarship Fund for assisted living care, and a Disaster Relief Fund. LAPA provided government grant services to Episcopal Charities and prospect research of potential private foundation partners.

LAPA provided seminars on fundraising and board development as needed over a two-year period.

LAPA conducted a development audit, and from this created a detailed development plan.

FPHNY works to improve the health of New Yorkers by addressing pressing public health needs, developing private-sector support to enhance health and health care, and helping to educate the public about important health issues. LAPA prepared a development plan for FPHNY and conducted major donor research.

Greater Life helps 1,500 youth in Newark’s South ward each year improve their grades, behavior, health, social skills, and community involvement, as well as their entrepreneurial and leadership skills. LAPA is providing campaign and grants management services to purchase a new facility.

Harlem United helps people with HIV/AIDS who are also dealing with homelessness, mental illness, or substance abuse. We provide grant writing as well as technical assistance for the organization.

LAPA managed government grant writing services for the Hispanic Federation's member organizations.

LAPA ran a faculty retreat day focussed on leadership.

The PBS Education reporter, John Merrow, founded Learning Matters to use media to encourage public dialogue about education, youth, and families. Learning Matters produces The Merrow Report for the PBS NewsHour, a television series for PBS, and a radio series for NPR. LAPA worked with Learning Matters on an executive succession plan and a strategic planning campaign.

Miracle House offers subsidized short- and long-term housing and support for both patients and their caregivers who are visiting New York City to receive crucial medical attention for AIDS, cancer, and other critical conditions. LAPA is designing and implementing a non-traditional fundraising plan for Miracle House.

LAPA sought and acquired private grants.

The NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) Foundation is affiliated with NACE International, a technical society of over 23,000 members worldwide with headquarters in Houston, Texas. LAPA has designed and implemented a fundraising strategy for NACE Foundation, and we also prepared a three-year development plan.

“New York Center for Interpersonal Development (NYCID) is a not-for-profit organization on Staten Island that promotes the improvement of human relationships and the strengthening of communities as fundamental to achieving a civil society. We provide youth, community and professional development programs, as well as dispute resolution services that educate and inform the public about constructive problem-solving, effective communication and intercultural awareness.”

The NY State Department of Health hired LAPA to train 11 harm reductions agencies in customized fundraising programs. The project lasted 18 months and provided the agencies with all new fundraising materials, grants submissions, strategy documents, and board and staff training.

Newark Emergency Services for Families provides emergency food, clothing, shelter, utilities, rent, and other basic necessities to Newark families facing a crisis. We are working with NESF on government grants and major gift research.

The Open Society provides technical support to nonprofits for the purpose of capacity building. LAPA was assigned six nonprofits to manage their fund development programs, their community marketing efforts, and their outreach programs.

LAPA conducted a three-year outcome evaluation for the NY Eligible Congressional Black Caucus programs funded by Ryan White CARE Act. The work was conducted with the Mayor’s Office on AIDS Policy Coordination for 17 agencies. Public Health Solutions managed the contract.

LAPA created marketing and outreach materials, as well as secured private grant funding.

The Church of St. Luke in the Fields operates three long-running human service programs: 1) nutritional care and hot meals for people with HIV/AIDS, 2) remedial tutoring for low-income children, and 3) a safe, arts-oriented Saturday evening alternative for LGBTQ youth, ages 13-21, who are at risk of HIV, drug use, and prostitution. LAPA raised more than $200,000 annually for these programs through grants and individual giving. Additionally, LAPA restructured and outsourced the Church’s database management.

The mission of the Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) is to sustain the vital connection between people and plants. Our social service and public programs educate and inspire, growing a broad community that values horticulture for the many benefits it brings to our environment, our neighborhoods, and our lives.

LAPA performed a nationwide analysis of the church's outreach ministries and subsequently, a plan for improvement.

The Westchester Department of Health works to control the spread of disease, enforce safety and sanitary codes, promote healthy choices, provide timely health information, and assist with medical services. LAPA worked with the Westchester Department of Health to compile an AIDS Resource Directory for Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties.

Trinity Lutheran Church of Manhattan was one of the first churches in New York to host a day center for people living with HIV/AIDS, working with physicians and community activists to provide care when the epidemic was recognized in the early 1980s. The church continues to offer visionary social programs. LAPA manages Trinity’s grants program.

LAPA ran a staff retreat and developed a plan for expansion through providing health clinics in local schools.