We help nonprofits design, launch, and scale outreach programs that create lasting community impact — from first strategy through measurable results.
A structured outreach program is the proof funders need to invest. It turns your mission into measurable results — and results into sustainable funding.
Nonprofits with documented outreach programs are 3x more likely to secure grants and recurring donations.
Organizations with active community outreach retain donors and volunteers at significantly higher rates.
Structured outreach programs amplify your message, reaching five times more community members than ad-hoc efforts.
Funders overwhelmingly prioritize organizations that demonstrate measurable community engagement and outcomes.
Every engagement is scoped to where your program is today — whether you are starting from a blank page or scaling something that already works.
We map your community, define who you need to reach, and build a clear plan with goals, channels, and milestones your team can act on.
From volunteer pipelines to canvassing kits and event playbooks, we turn strategy into a program your team can run day to day.
We set up the metrics that matter to funders and boards, then build reporting so you can prove impact without needing a data team.
We train staff and volunteer leads so the program keeps running long after our engagement ends — capacity that stays with you.
A steady path from first conversation to a program your team owns. Most engagements run eight to twelve weeks.
A free 45-minute conversation about your mission, your community, and what a win looks like. You leave with a clear sense of fit — no obligation.
We interview stakeholders, review what you have tried, and study the data to find where attention and effort will pay off most.
You get a concrete plan: audiences, channels, messaging, a calendar, and the metrics we will track — written so anyone on your team can run it.
We launch alongside you, adjust based on real results, and coach your staff so the program keeps running with confidence once we step back.
We rebuilt recruitment around neighborhood partners and a simple sign-up flow, then trained a volunteer lead to keep it running. Replace with your real results and client.
Read the storyStarting from no formal outreach, we designed the strategy, built the toolkit, and handed off reporting the board could read at a glance. Replace with your real results and client.
Read the storyLewis Carter founded GroundForce Consulting to bridge the gap between nonprofits and the communities they serve. With deep experience in community engagement and outreach strategy, Lewis partners with organizations to create programs that don't just reach people — they resonate.
Whether you need a fresh perspective on an existing program or a full-scale outreach strategy built from the ground up, Lewis brings the expertise, connections, and hands-on support to make it happen.
Every program starts with a clear strategy rooted in your mission and community needs.
We build outreach around the people you serve — not around assumptions.
Real outreach means real relationships. We connect you with collaborators who share your vision.
“For the first time our board could see exactly what our outreach was doing. That changed how we plan every quarter.”
“GroundForce didn’t hand us a report and leave. They trained our team so the program kept growing after they were gone.”
From advisory to full implementation, choose the level of support that fits your organization's needs.
A thorough review of your current outreach program with actionable recommendations to strengthen community engagement.
A custom outreach strategy designed from scratch, tailored to your nonprofit's mission and target communities.
Full outreach program creation including a curated directory of collaborator contacts aligned with your goals.
Lewis creates and implements the outreach program alongside your team — end-to-end execution and ongoing support.
Tell us a little about your organization and we’ll set up a free 45-minute discovery call. No pitch deck, no obligation.
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