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This project was completed on Aug 3, 2020
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Matched with Nevin K.
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Facilitated Strategy Session
Julia's Grace Foundation
Facilitated Strategy Session
Project details
What we need
- Expert third party advice on process or managerial changes, geographic or programmatic expansion, potential pivots, or general strategic planning
- Facilitation of an intensive, one-day strategic planning session with staff and/or Board
- Note: If necessary, a follow-up strategic planning session may be scheduled
Additional details
We have a BoardMeeting Scheduled for June 14 and would like to make this a strategy session.
What we have in place
- We currently have current metrics for our programs, which should make it easy for you to get started. We also have data from prior years, and the ability to provide any other information you need.
How this will help
This project will save us $5,620 , allowing us to assist more families. The money saved allow us to send approximately 150 hug boxes to a child with cancer or assist 5 families with paying bills.
Having a clear direction and stragegy for the future will assist us in our growth, thus enabling us to support more families. The impact of COVID-19 has created new challenges for all non-profits. It is important we once again plan for the future and set new goals.
Project plan
Posted by
Janet M.
Director
Our mission
Julia's Grace Foundation brings moments of happiness and support to children with cancer and their families.
From giving special moments for a family to share, to providing items to make the long days in the clinic feel shorter, Julia's Grace helps children with cancer and their families smile with our special "hugs".
Julia's Grace Foundation also grants monetary assistance, or graces, to families experiencing financial hardship due to the direct result of a child's cancer treatment and care.
Julia's Grace brings "happiness, hope, & hugs" to families affected by childhood cancer.
What we do
"Do you ever get sad and blue?" - a simple question asked by an 8-year-old child of her mother. The conversation continued, "I have a list of things to do to make you happy".
With that, Julia recited her list - think of puppies, watch a funny movie, give someone a hug; a list of ten things that simply make you smile.
A few days after giving us her list, Julia died from a Wilm's tumor, a type of childhood kidney cancer. Julia's amazing insight was a parting gift to all of us. This list has been our guide - not only giving us comfort and hope, but also providing a way to bring happiness to other children and families affected by cancer.
Julia was diagnosed with a Wilm's tumor shortly after her fifth birthday in 2009. From the moment she saw the other children in the hospital she looked for ways to help them. From raising money and donating her gifts to the other children, Julia worked to bring happiness and support to so many.
Soon after Julia passed, her parents Janet and John formed Julia's Grace Foundation to continue Julia's work of bringing happiness to children with cancer and to their families.
Our Hug program delivers boxes based on Julia's list to children with cancer. Packages are themed and based on Julia's List, for example there is a "watch a funny movie" box. This "hug" box includes gift certificates to Redbox, popcorn, and candy. Families can also make special requests for personalized hug boxes. Our hugs are shipped throughout the country.
Our Grace program grants assistance to families experiencing financial difficulties as a direct result of a child's cancer treatment or care. Financial assistance is in the form of payment of non-medical bills. This program is focused in the SE Pennsylvania area.
Testimonials
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Nevin.. He was thoughtful and well prepared - facilitating several meetings with our Board to create our new strategic plan. We would definitely recommend Nevin to other organizations.
I really enjoyed working with Janet and her board. The board members were energetic and thoughtful; Janet was organized and very helpful. I'd highly recommend working with Julia's Grace Foundation! They are also social media savvy!
