The Public Good

The Public Good works to improve the bottom line of non-profit, governmental organizations and small businesses committed to serving the public sector using the practical application of appropriate technology and rigorous analysis.

Our clients include small, community-based organizations, national non-profits, international non-governmental organizations and government agencies.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Lower East Side Coalition for Housing Development

Working with a community-based non-profit developer of affordable housing to assess their capacity to self-manage more than 350 units of publicly financed projects.  Conducted high-level review of operations and staffing. Prepared analysis with specific recommendations; facilitated planning sessions with board and staff and provided plan of action.  Facilitated recruitment of new board members and generated greater enthusiasm and participation of board.

Our Board of Directors hired The Public Good to conduct an assessment of our organization including staffing needs, business practices and Board operations and development.

We knew we needed to begin planning for a new strategic direction in order to remain viable for the future. We were also dealing with the loss of one of our critical founders and leaders and had Board and staff that didn’t always see eye-to-eye.

Despite these challenges, Patricia (Principal) not only provided a thorough and meaningful review that incorporated feedback from all staff and Board members, she acted as a catalyst over the course of the 8-month engagement to bring focus and direction into our planning and management practices.  Her on-going analysis, working tools and recommendations were relevant, accessible and responsive to our changing needs over the course of our work together.

The Public Good helped get us back on track and working towards meaningful goals while helping to re-energize our Board and staff in working together to identify sustainable solutions.  We enjoyed working with Patricia very much and value the insight and energy that The Public Good has brought to Lower East Side Coalition Housing.  Susan Vaughn, Board of Directors Chair, Lower East Side Coalition for Housing Development

Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NJ, Inc.

Developed performance analysis and management reports for executive team based on welfare to work program information and input from key program and management staff.

Conducted extensive review of New York City welfare to work programs to asses their operating and staffing strengths and needs; provided executive leadership with a road-map of strategic and tactical recommendations for strengthening staff management and accountability.

Patricia Davies has worked with Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & N. NJ, Inc. on various projects since the fall of 2005 ranging from providing assistance in evaluation of management team to developing management reports to grant writing.  She has always demonstrated a sense of integrity in her work and commitment to supporting Goodwill’s mission and in providing value to its senior leadership as well as good working relationship with staff in various departments.  The quality of her work is excellent and she adheres to both the scope and timeline agreed upon with all projects we have worked on together.  Linda Scarce-Turner MEd, CRC, Sr. V.P., Human Services – Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NJ, Inc.

Warshaw Group, Inc.

Advised CEO of IT consulting firm on recruiting, training, and utilizing talent in order to most effectively serve its public and non-profit clients.

Created, implemented and managed firm-wide human capital development plan.  Plan includes “as-is” analysis and “to-be” recommendations including specific goals and milestones tracked to each employee and aligned with company business objectives.

Created hiring tools and documents; developed technology training and certification plan for all employees; performed productivity analysis and employee skill profiles to guide the staff development plan.

Achieved hiring, training and certification goals.

NPower New York

Prepared financial models for Executive Director that establish competitive price points for its fee-for-service Consulting and Managed Services (IT support) divisions while supporting its mission of “Helping non-profits use technology to better serve their communities.”

The Ark Foundation, Ghana, West Africa

Managed 4-month strategic planning process including including facilitation of staff focus groups, a 2-day staff and board retreat and the administration of surveys and critical input from staff and leadership.

Achieved a comprehensive 5-year planning document including goals, objectives and action items for this national human rights NGO serving survivors of domestic violence and the general public.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS

New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)

Worked with Financial Services team to develop and implement payment processes that minimize exposure to fraudulent activity, reduce transaction times, and improve quality in processing $30million in monthly subsidy payments to adoptive parents through TitleIV-e entitlement program. Produced detailed step-by-step procedures manual for payment services staff.

New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA)

Reviewed and prepared solicitation (RFP) packages for human and non-human service contracts including scopes of work, budgets and evaluation documents on behalf of the agency’s Chief Contracting Officer.  Facilitated meetings between program staff and members of procurement office to ensure quality and accuracy in defining client’s contracting requirements.

Hudson Yards Development Corporation

Providing on-going services as back-up to the VP for Operations including payroll and accounting, accounts payable and check reconciliation, human resource administration, purchasing, etc. on a monthly basis.  Performing standard financial management tasks including implementing internal controls and assisting in audit preparation.  Providing accounting and tax-related advice through sub-contracted CPA firm.

Union Square Partnership

Assessed this Business Improvement District’s financial position and prepared comprehensive zero-based budgets in preparation for its annual board meeting.

Prepared policies and procedures guidelines to strengthen the management of its assets and minimize exposure to risk.

Times Square Alliance

Developed FY 2008 budget for the Business Improvement District with input from fiscal and executive staff.

Conducted successful search for Vice President of Finance and Administration.

Provided technical assistance and training to refine procurement and financial policies and procedures.

Bailey House

Developed a volunteer utilization database for tracking and reporting units of service and volunteer accomplishments and demographics, to comply with guidelines set by NY State funding agency.

Updated Volunteer Handbook to describe agency policies and procedures as well as information relevant to working with families and people living with HIV/AIDS.

Music Performance Fund

Developed a proposal for a new and innovative music program to expand audiences and increase sponsorship opportunities.

Angel Orensanz Foundation Center for the Arts

Researched opportunities and cultivated relationships for enhanced funding to expand community arts programs.

Goodwill Industries Of Greater NY and Northern NJ Inc.

Community Synagogue

Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone – Cultural Industry Investment Fund

Approved as a technical assistance provider to UMEZ- sponsored nonprofit cultural organizations.