Consultation
Organizations often struggle with maintaining sustainable creative processes because they lack funding and resources. i3 provides consultation and training on topics such as human-centered design, implementation planning, and fostering organizational creativity. Our advisory team features scholars and experienced community leaders with a diversity of skills and experience, who are passionate about social change. We seek to create substantive, working partnerships that guide social change in South Carolina.
Evaluation Design
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Expert evaluation design to assess innovation impact and feasibility
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Maintain a library of tools and templates related to community-based intervention projects
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Provide staff to conduct labor-intensive data collection, data management, and statistical analysis
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Design online surveys
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Conduct phone interviews and needs assessments
Network Building
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Network with partners, funders, and stakeholders that can support the innovation
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Innovation Development
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Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans to inform and refine the idea
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Engage end-users (clients, staff, etc.) in innovation development through focus-groups, interviews, and web-surveys.
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Innovation-specific workforce development
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Hire consultants with expertise related to the innovation
Sustainability/Business Plan
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Develop business plans
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Receive consultation related to the entrepreneurial possibilities and sustainability of the project
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Provide workshops/training on grant writing
Financial/Infrastructure Support
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Funding for project supplies, software, etc.
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Project start-up funds
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Funds to offset staff time to spend on the project
Project Planning
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Establish project plan to ensure efficient progress and tailor incubator resources
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Facilitate MOU's and other documents to establish successful partnerships
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Maintain a library of project planning and resource tools
Team Collaboration Tools and Support
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Provide space for meetings and collaborative work
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Facilitate communication between project partners by planning and scheduling team meetings, taking minutes, providing training and technical assistance related to online meeting and collaboration tools
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Provide training on online collaborative tools for idea sharing, meetings, and project management
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Organize partner meetings (handle scheduling, book space, and provide TA as needed)
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Provide specialized group facilitation tailored to the needs of the project (idea generation, strategic planning, focus group, etc.)
Media Communication Tools
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Provide tools, templates, and channels for telling others about your innovation
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Social media support
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Assist with written reports, news-briefs, and funding 'pitches'
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Consult with marketing and public relation experts