Proof of Practice

NEED: A trusted grants and finance partner for a 25-year-old Philadelphia project that grew from an all-volunteer effort through 2015 into a robust organization running nine community programs, from gun violence prevention and re-entry support to fatherhood, mentoring, and legal advocacy. Leadership needed assistance securing City of Philadelphia funding and new grant opportunities, along with help keeping budgets, vendors, and compliance in order as the work grew.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

• City of Philadelphia grant administration

• Grant application preparation and grant writing support

• Research and applications for new funding opportunities

• Budget control and financial oversight

• Vendor management and payment processing

OUTCOME: Frontline Dads' leaders can now keep their focus on impacting thousands of lives through their programs and the men, youth, and families they serve. Group 36 handles the back office, including grants and finances behind the mission, delivering City funding administration in full compliance, with every vendor paid on time and within budget.

NEED: A trusted U.S. 501(c)(3) partner to accept tax-deductible donations, administer an international online auction, and disburse funds to vetted humanitarian partners.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

• Donation channels (Givebutter + PayPal)

• U.S. donor receipting

• Compliance and documentation review

• Timely disbursement of cleared funds

OUTCOME: Funds directed to humanitarian relief supporting civilians in Ukraine. Strong donor engagement across multiple countries. Charitable funds administered within a structured governance framework.

NEED: A trusted partner to administer a long-term grantmaking program on behalf of a private philanthropic foundation, ensuring disciplined allocation of funds, alignment with mission priorities, and consistent governance across multiple initiatives and geographies.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

• Grant program administration and operational management

• Review and coordination of grant portfolios

• Program quality monitoring and alignment with grant parameters

• Financial oversight and structured disbursement

• Documentation, reporting, and compliance support

OUTCOME: A multi-year partnership spanning more than a decade, supporting dozens of projects implemented annually and facilitating more than $1M in annual grantmaking; all delivered with consistent fiduciary discipline across every initiative.

NEED: A trusted charitable structure to support international medical rehabilitation services for children with cerebral palsy.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

• Oversight and administration of restricted grant funds

• Alignment with grant intent and documentation requirements

• Accountability practices supporting international compliance

OUTCOME: Grant funding supported access to specialized rehabilitation services, with funds applied exclusively to approved medical treatment purposes and donor intent upheld across borders and clinical contexts.