CMS's strength lies in our ability to work effectively in three interrelated areas: technical, management and human systems. We are equally at home in the technical areas of accounting, finance and computers, as well as in the fields of management and personnel policies, systems and procedures. We can work on system, management or people problems, and also help plan and provide the support and follow through needed to get results.

Here are some areas where we've been able to help our clients:

Information Systems

Initial Feasibility Studies, Evaluating existing systems, Individualized needs assessment, Systems Planning and Design, Hardware and Software Bid Requests, Evaluating Vendor Proposals, Vendor Negotiations and Selection, Training and Troubleshooting.

Funding and Grantsmanship

Program Planning and Development, Proposal Writing, Fund Raising Surveys, Development and Fund Raising Plans, Case Statements and Brochures, Targeting Government, Foundation, Corporate and Individual Funding Sources, Planning Income Producing Business Ventures with Nonprofits, Protecting Tax-Exempt Status while Generating Income, Marketing Strategies for Nonprofits, Training Boards, Managers and Staff in Key Funding and Grantsmanship Areas.

Business Development and Marketing

Evaluating Business Opportunities, Product Analysis and Planning, Designing Business Plans, Seeking Investment Capital, Marketing and Sales Strategies, Marketing and Sales Training and Materials.

Management Information Systems

Finance and Accounting, Record keeping and Reporting, Billing and Collections, Scheduling and Planning, Client, Activity and Program Tracking, Personnel and Human Resources, Funding and Development, Staff/Client Feedback Systems, Executive Information Systems.

Organizational Development

Clarifying Organizational Missions, Strategic Planning, Problem Diagnosis and Action Planning, Leadership and Staff Retreats, Team Building, Executive Development, Operational and Management Reviews, Policy and Systems Development, Motivation and Productivity, Systemic Change Programs.

Conflict Resolution

Negotiations Strategies and Advice, One to One and Group Negotiations, Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving Training.

Research and Policy Studies

Policy Studies and Recommendations, Action Plans for Implementing Policy Changes, Creating Evaluation Designs, Program Evaluations, Training in Planning and Program Evaluation.

Training and Technical Assistance

Orientations for Staff and Clients, Classroom Training, On the Job Coaching, Train the Trainers Programs, Self Study Materials.