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About McCaplan

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Specialized Expertise in Marketing Strategy and Research & Evaluation

McCaplan Consulting Group was founded to provide organizations with the expert resources they need to grow and thrive. Our firm is comprised of two distinct practices, each with a specialized focus, allowing us to offer a broad range of high-level expertise to meet our clients' specific goals.

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Whether your organization needs to build a competitive marketing plan or measure the impact of its programs, our dedicated teams provide the strategic guidance and data-driven insights necessary for success.

Our Specialized Practices

Marketing Strategy: Driving Business Growth

Our Marketing Strategy practice, led by CEO and Founder Shannon McCarty-Caplan, is dedicated to making cutting-edge marketing accessible to organizations of all sizes. With over two decades of experience in the high-tech industry, Shannon developed this practice to help businesses and nonprofits who lack the time and resources to leverage the data-driven strategies necessary for growth. This division focuses on providing best practices in digital strategy to help clients meet their business goals, expand their reach, and build a powerful brand presence.

Research & Evalation: Measuring and Maximizing Impact

Our Research & Evaluation practice, led by Dr. David McCarty-Caplan, partners with mission-driven organizations to measure, understand, and articulate their impact. This practice specializes in rigorous, mixed-methods research and culturally responsive program evaluations. Dr. McCarty-Caplan's team empowers nonprofits, foundations, and educational institutions to refine their programs, prove their effectiveness to stakeholders, and advance institutional equity through clear, actionable data.

Meet Our Principals

Shannon McCarty-Caplan (she/her)

CEO & Founder | Marketing and Growth Strategy

With over two decades of experience in the high-tech industry, Shannon McCarty-Caplan founded the firm to make cutting-edge marketing strategies accessible to organizations of all sizes. She witnessed how many businesses and nonprofits lacked the time and resources to apply data-driven marketing insights effectively. Today, Shannon leads our marketing practice, enabling clients to leverage best practices in digital strategy to meet their business goals, expand their reach, and achieve sustainable growth under the guidance of our experts.

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Dr. David McCarty-Caplan (he/him/el)

MA, PhD | Research, Evaluation, and Impact

Dr. David McCarty-Caplan leads our research and evaluation services, bringing over 12 years of experience in mixed-methods studies and program analysis. Holding a PhD in Social Work, David partners with nonprofits, foundations, and educational institutions to measure outcomes, advance equity, and translate complex data into actionable insights. His work empowers organizations to refine their programs, prove their effectiveness to stakeholders, and foster more inclusive, impactful communities.

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