Fundraising is essential for non-profits. It raises awareness of the organization, can attract grants diverse financial support, and provide opportunities to cultivate relationships with donors, potentially leading to greater involvement, such as volunteering or becoming board members.
Effective fundraising requires careful planning and prioritization, prompting organizations to assess and optimize their resources and strategies. Fundraising efforts keep the organization moving forward, driving the team’s motivation and passion to achieve more and make a greater impact.
Our approach
We work with you where you are to build a plan that fits your current needs and provide templates that will support your future fundraising growth. We add marketing and community engagement suggestions, ideas and if requested, plans to support your fundraising efforts.
Services
Leadership development including mentoring and coaching development staff/executive staff
Fundraising assessments, development audits, fund development plans and planning studies
Strategic thinking and implementation plans involving individual and corporate solicitation strategies
Training:
Building a diverse revenue portfolio
Building a Fundraising Board
Grant writing and research
Building a diverse revenue portfolio
Marketing for Fundraising
Navigating support from corporations and foundations
Recent Clients: ACTS, Anna Julia Cooper School, Rush Homes (Lynchburg), Senior Connections, Winchester Community Action Program. For a full list of clients, click here.
Community engagement is vital to achieving your mission and goals. Building relationships within your community not only raises awareness but also deepens the connection to your cause. This engagement is crucial not just for newcomers but also for your existing supporters. Even your most ardent supporters may struggle to stay connected if the only communication they receive from you is a request for a donation.
Our approach
We meet you where you are, crafting a plan tailored to your current needs while providing a flexible template that can grow with your engagement.
Recent Clients: Luck Companies, Winchester Community Action Program (WCCAP). For a complete list of clients, click here.
Services
Develop community engagement strategies and programs that support strategic philanthropy
Establish leadership and structure for employee volunteer programs
Provide best practice information on matching gift and “dollars for doers” programs
Training
Marketing for Fundraising
Strategic Thinking for Non-Executives