Alexandria, VA: To remain successful … change is inevitable. The services our customers have come to rely on for their success are now offered by Brighter Strategies—a change in our name but not in our mission. Our new identity represents more than who we are, broadcasting our focused approach in assisting our nonprofit, human services and social services clients achieve optimum performance.

The organizational development (OD) firm of Elizabeth Scott Consulting continues to evolve while providing nonprofit strategic planning and successful process improvement and performance more>

Alexandria, VA: A Brighter Strategies client, MVLE, a nonprofit organization that provides human services to intellectually disabled men and women, was recently recognized by the United States Senate Productivity and Quality Award (SPQA)for Virginia with a Certificate for Commitment to Performance Excellence.

The award is given to organizations that demonstrate their commitment and implementation of effective Quality Management (QM) principles. Through written applications and on-site visits, the SPQA committee, each year, more>

Dr. Margo Bailey and Maura Fredericks of Brighter Strategies recently discussed the importance of organizational development on BlogTalkRadio’s KDSL Radio with host Kevin Simpson. Mr. Simpson’s monthly show focuses on people and organizations that work locally, domestically, and globally on innovative work related to education.

Mr. Simpson more>

Alexandria, VA: Brighter Strategies hosted their quarterly wine tasting and networking event at the Waterford Springfield on January 28, 2009 to benefit their client MVLE, a Northern Virginia human services organization that works with men and women with intellectual disabilities.

Elizabeth Scott, founder and president of Brighter Strategies, stated, “We were thrilled to spotlight MVLE, as we have enjoyed a long relationship with this human services organization. They are a huge benefit to our community in addressing the needs of more>

Alexandria, VA: Each quarter Brighter Strategies hosts an open networking event to spotlight the outstanding work of one of their clients. On July 14, 2009, a summer wine tasting and evening of networking benefited Northern Virginia Family Service. Proceeds from the evening were donated to the nonprofit organization, which provides social services such as counseling, social work, and community outreach to families in Northern Virginia.

Elizabeth Scott, founder and president of Brighter Strategies, stated, “Northern Virginia more>

January 12, 2011: Brighter Strategies principal Inga James’ presentation on community needs assessment at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement was highlighted in the January 12 issue of Association & Non-Profit BisNow.

In her presentation, Ms. James discussed the importance of conducting a community needs assessment for strategic planning, program development, and outreach to policymakers. She highlighted the importance of a committee, especially one composed of both more>