The Improve Group consultants are experts in research, evaluation, strategic planning and professional development. Our mission is to work with organizations to make the most of information, navigate complexity and ensure their investments of time and money lead to meaningful, sustained impact. We work across the United States and internationally.

We are taking nominations of nonprofits that make a difference in the target areas noted below and who could increase their impact with additional support. If you or an organization you know would like assistance, please consider applying. New in 2012, we are opening up our pro bono application on a rolling basis with applications accepted throughout the year. The organization and project request must be in one of the following target areas:  
Arts or arts education
Criminal justice, corrections, offender support
Community and economic development 
Emerging technologies for nonprofit service delivery 
Public health, health disparities, obesity, reproductive health
Social justice, women’s rights, GLBT, domestic/community violence, underserved/anti-discrimination
Youth development, education, early childhood, college or workforce readiness

If selected, organizations will:         
Assign a project liaison who will share information and help to coordinate activities and evaluate the project at its conclusion
Participate in the project by sharing information and attending meetings
Serve as a reference for the Improve Group and supply testimonial or letter of recommendation
Approve content that can be shared publicly about the project
Complete an Improve Group evaluation form at project’s completion  

To be selected, organizations must:meet organizational criteria: 501 c (3) or international NGO; have a clear, contained scope and well-defined need; and are supported by organizational resources, such as staff time.   It is desired that organizations offer an opportunity to try new methods or experiment with design options; enhance capacity of applicant for long-term; and are based outside of Minnesota or are serving the Minneapolis Promise Neighborhood.

Application link and additional information on previous pro bono recipients can be found on our website: http://www.theimprovegroup.com/pages/aboutus_givingback.html, or by emailing info@theimprovegroup.com. Projects will last no more than 3 months and must be completed by December 2012. To learn more about the Improve Group please go to: www.theimprovegroup.com. We hope you will consider applying and also pass along this exciting, collaborative opportunity.