What We Do
Since 1990, Kauffman & Associates, Inc., (KAI) a Native American, woman-owned small professional services firm with locations in Silver Spring, MD, and Spokane, WA, has provided high-quality research and evaluation, training and technical assistance, communications, meeting and event planning, grants support, and management support services.
Research and Evaluation
By embedding empirical practices in existing cultural paradigms of knowledge and investigation, KAI works to increase local capacity and sustainability.
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Training and Technical Assistance
KAI’s approach is built on our belief in the capacity of communities, agencies, and individuals to improve. We seek to nurture this capacity by providing training and technical assistance services that are tailored to the needs of our clients and infused with cultural sensitivity.
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Communications
KAI works closely with our clients to shape key communications strategies and support them with creative solutions that are fresh, on target, and always respectful of tradition and culture.
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As part of our communications services, KAI also provides the following IT solutions:
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Meeting and Event Planning
KAI coordinates meetings every year for an array of federal agency offices, as well as state and tribal governments, tailoring products for each event based on size, complexity, location, audience, and subject matter.
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Grants Support
Whether it’s a funder in need of services to develop and manage successful grant programs, or a grantee looking to successfully apply for, implement, manage, and evaluate their funded programs, KAI provides the full range of grant support services they need to succeed.
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Management Support
From convening meetings and providing logistical support to economic development and tribal consultations, KAI provides management support services to private-sector businesses and federal, state, local, and tribal governments.
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