Fundraising Services
Fundraisers manufacture the oxygen that a nonprofit needs. Their success often defines how well, how far and how long an organization can run in its race to realize its vision. Success is determined by informed research and planning, astute implementation, supportive leadership of staff and volunteers, the compelling expression of its cause, and the motivation and gratitude given to funders of all sizes and types. We enjoy nothing more than equipping organizations to win big in the increasingly competitive arena of advancement.
- Assist organization in analyzing fund-development needs
- Identify facility needs for capital improvements or new facility designs
- Outline fundraising methods targeted for organization’s mission and donors
- Create a detailed fund-development plan based on diversifying the organization’s funding base and best provisions for continuous funding
- Develop an evaluation component to measure
organizational effectiveness
- Determine and make recommendations on volunteer leadership involvement, including identifying committee and fundraising chairs
- Serve as a consultant to a fundraising campaign and as a resource to the executive management and volunteer leadership
- Conduct a historical needs analysis and develop and present the resulting case statement for a campaign to meet identified needs
- Determine fundraising goal; how many gifts are needed at what size and project the number of donor prospects realized to reach the goal
- Review current donor files and donation histories to help determine the size of gift requests for donors
- Work with the campaign chair and committees to develop and rate foundations, corporations and individual prospects for funding
- Research local and national prospects for funding and strategize with leadership on the best approaches
- Develop named giving opportunities that, maximize and recognize donors
- Develop strategies for the president and committees in securing lead gifts
- Support the campaign leadership on a regular basis to review campaign progress; determine next steps, dates for donor visits, and coordinate other campaign activities
- Review current internal systems for recording information about each donor and gift prospect and develop a master reporting format to track all prospects
- Give guidance on the preparation for campaign proposals to meet foundation guidelines and suggest follow-up strategies for submitted proposals to donors
- Consult with management, staff and volunteers to ensure a thorough understanding of multifaceted donor motivations and expectations
- Design, budget, and execute a communication initiatives at the end of the campaign to appeal to donors who give at a lower level
- Assist with the design of and budget for donor recognition items and opening/celebration events
- Work with architects or interior space planners on placement of plaques, and other donor recognition
- Provide executive coaching to management and staff on fundraising
- Provide effective grant-writing services
- Assist in the planning and production of fundraising events.
“Descriptors of Ellen which come to mind are: smart, savvy, energetic, compassionate and competent. It’s not a stretch to say that we would not be where we are without her wise consultation, unwavering support and boundless energy.”
Marty Webb, PhD
Founder and Head of School,
The Monarch School
