Here is a high-level outline of our SERVe Project Methodology:

Selection

1. Fill out Ministry Consulting Request (MCR)
   1. What?
   2. Why?
   3. ROI – Quantifiable & Qualitative
   4. Client Project Executive Point Person, Position, Time Available
   5. Client Team available to work with
2. Discussion with (potential) client
   1. Review and talk about the MCR
   2. Jointly fine-tune the expected ROI
3. Cornerstone Management determines whether to take on the project based on:
   1. Ministry Executive’s & Team’s Commitment to the project and change
   2. Availability of Cornerstone resources (FT, Contractor, Volunteers) with the needed skillsets
   3. Perceived Project Value
   4. Project Urgency
   5. Location of project and duration of on-site resource need
4. Schedule the Project Kickoff and End Dates

Execution

1. Project Kickoff Meeting
2. Create Project Plan – simple or complex depending on project
3. Execute Project Plan
4. Regular project update meetings and/or status reports as needed
5. Project Wrap-Up Meeting, Present Findings, Changes, Recommendations, etc.

Re-Visit

1. If client is implementing (some) changes on their own, then regular Follow-up meetings to hold Ministry accountable for making the changes.
2. Follow-up 3-6 months to see how changes implemented are working
3. Evaluate and recommend changes to the project recommendations/findings
4. Follow-up in another 3-6 months
5. Client writes a Case Study & Reference with Cornerstone’s assistance