Capacity for Change was co-founded in 2001 by Jason D. Alexander and Meghan McVety, who are driven by their shared commitment to strengthening the public sector. Based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Capacity for Change serves organizations throughout the Philadelphia region and the United States with its team of dedicated and talented associates.
Who we are…
- We are thinkers, planners, writers, facilitators, and collaborators.
- We are passionate about harnessing the imaginations, skills and potential of all people.
- We have training, skills and deep interests in planning, management, facilitation, communications, and building networks.
- We are committed to racial, social and economic equality; to respect and justice for all; to improving the environment and infrastructure of communities; and to enhancing the quality of life for our communities.
- We enjoy ourselves. We see each project and client as an opportunity to learn, to grow, and to share our zest for our work.
Principals and Co-Founders
Jason D. Alexander, M.A., Principal and Co-Founder, has served as a business, strategy and organizational effectiveness consultant for nonprofits, corporations, philanthropic institutions, universities and government agencies throughout the United States. Previously, Jason worked in community and economic development as a project manager for the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, a division of the Massachusetts Department of Economic Development. Jason earned his Master of Arts degree in Public Policy and Urban Affairs from the University of Delaware in 1996 with a specialization in nonprofit management and community development. Jason currently serves on the Pennsylvania Association for Nonprofit Organizations’ Standards for Excellence and Public Policy Committees. His publications have appeared in the Journal of Public Administration and Management and the book Community Politics and Policy by JAI Press.
Meghan McVety, M.P.A., Principal and Co-Founder, infuses her work with the belief that cultivating strong leadership in organizations and communities will best achieve positive change. Meghan has expertise in needs assessment, strategic and business planning, executive coaching, evaluation, facilitation, conflict resolution, and funds development. From 1998 to 2007, she served as a lead consultant for Salgado & Associates, working with foundations and nonprofit organizations in the areas of health, advocacy, anti-violence efforts, and civil rights. Meghan previously served as the development director for both the San Francisco Women’s Center and La Raza Centro Legal of San Francisco. She earned her Master of Public Administration degree from the University of San Francisco in 1999. Meghan joined the Marketing/Development Committee of the Chester County Community Foundation in 2006, and its Board of Directors in 2009.
Associates
Sarah Dawgert, M.S.W., joined Capacity for Change in 2007 with expertise in qualitative research, training, program design and evaluation.
Tamara Goodacre, M.S.W., joined Capacity for Change in 2005 with expertise in organizational change and culture, evaluation, and program delivery systems.
Patricia McCarthy joined Capacity for Change in 2008 with expertise in market research, training, and program development.
Affiliations
Alliance for Nonprofit Management, Capacity for Change, Member
Chester County Community Foundation, Meghan McVety, Member of the Board of Directors
Pennsylvania Association for Nonprofit Organizations Standards for Excellence Committee, Jason D. Alexander, Member
Our Commitment to the Community
In 2008, Capacity for Change established the Capacity for Change Fund at the Chester County Community Foundation to provide philanthropic support to nonprofit organizations that contribute to more vibrant, engaged and healthy communities.
