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Case Study: Women Helping Other Women (WHOW) Securing ProsperOK Grant

Women Helping Other Women (WHOW) is a non-profit organization that empowers and supports women in their professional journeys, with a special emphasis on minority women who are living below the poverty line. The challenge WHOW faced was securing sustainable funding to support and expand their initiatives. With a focus on empowering women in Oklahoma, WHOW needed expert assistance to navigate the complexities of grant applications to secure essential funding.

Case Study: SOAR Consultancy Enhancing Lives Through Inclusive Research

SOAR Partners was contracted by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) for a project that entailed a penetrating inquiry into the experiences of individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in the context of employment changes due to the elimination of 14(c), which are subminimum wage certificates. SOAR's aim was to illuminate the influences of these changes and provide a platform for affected voices to be heard at a policy-making level.

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Even Accountants Can Be Relational: Building Trust with Your Team as a Leader

By Steve Thompson, Director of Finance & Accounting, SOAR Partners

Practical Uses of County Community Safety Funds: From Strategy to Implementation

If a county decides to apply for and receive County Community Safety Fund dollars, the next step is ensuring the funding translates into meaningful outcomes.

How Counties Can Apply for County Community Safety Fund Awards

For counties evaluating whether to pursue County Community Safety Fund dollars, understanding the mechanics of the application process is critical.

Understanding the County Community Safety Fund: What Counties Need to Know

In recent years, Oklahoma has implemented changes to its criminal justice framework that included the creation of the County Community Safety Investment Fund (often referred to as the County Community Safety Fund).

The Power of Project Management: Setting the Pace, Not the Pressure

Project management is often misunderstood. To some, it conjures images of endless checklists, rigid timelines, and micromanaging oversight. But at SOAR Partners, we know that effective project management is not about control—it’s about coordination, communication, and clarity.

What Oklahoma Can Learn from States Like Colorado About Opioid Abatement

As states across the country work to deploy opioid settlement funds responsibly and effectively, many are confronting the same challenge: how to ensure accountability while still enabling broad participation - especially among smaller and rural communities.

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Case Study: Charting a New Course

Georgia Radio Reading Service (GaRRS) had served the blind and low-vision community across Georgia for over four decades, but by 2024, leadership recognized that adapting to a rapidly changing landscape required more than incremental adjustments.

Case Study: Women Helping Other Women (WHOW) Securing ProsperOK Grant

Women Helping Other Women (WHOW) is a non-profit organization that empowers and supports women in their professional journeys, with a special emphasis on minority women who are living below the poverty line. The challenge WHOW faced was securing sustainable funding to support and expand their initiatives. With a focus on empowering women in Oklahoma, WHOW needed expert assistance to navigate the complexities of grant applications to secure essential funding.

Case Study: SOAR Consultancy Enhancing Lives Through Inclusive Research

SOAR Partners was contracted by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) for a project that entailed a penetrating inquiry into the experiences of individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in the context of employment changes due to the elimination of 14(c), which are subminimum wage certificates. SOAR's aim was to illuminate the influences of these changes and provide a platform for affected voices to be heard at a policy-making level.

Case Study: Gatesway Foundation's Transition to Enhanced Financial Insight

Gatesway Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization that through SOAR’s help has established a mature financial reporting process, delivering detailed analytics and reviews of their financial data. Despite these robust accounting procedures, Gatesway did not have an executive dashboard that could quickly and efficiently communicate to Gatesway executive staff and board members about the organization’s financial health. This tool was essential for highlighting crucial financial metrics and operational red flags, a gap that hindered efficient and proactive managerial decision-making.