We help nonprofits achieve powerful, sustainable fundraising results across the full donor life cycle – from acquisition to major gifts.
Our services were created to make Nonprofit Fundraising and Communications easier, more efficient, and less stressful.
Could we say we help you raise more money? Sure! But we know that fundraising is much more than just counting donations and tracking dollars raised.
That’s why we’ve created comprehensive services in three specific areas: strategy, systems, and storytelling. Because when you get those things right, you’re going to create engaged communities and drive measurable fundraising success.
Our All-In-One Plan:
The Comprehensive Fundraising Plan & Implementation
This is our all-services in one-package solution. We’ll work with you for an entire year (or however long you need) to craft a customized plan that supports your goals and leverages your unique strengths.
The Comprehensive Fundraising Plan includes:
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Thorough database audit and historical giving analysis
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Experienced fundraising counsel to guide, coach, and support
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Creating of an ongoing donor engagement and communications plan
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Expert copy and appeal writing to connect with your donors
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Engaging acknowledgement and stewardship materials
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Strategic major gift planning to secure significant contributions.
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Effective donor acquisition tactics to grow your supporter base.
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Tailored, personalized marketing strategies to amplify your message.
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Continuous review of metrics to ensure your plan is always on course.
We'll start our work together with a detailed set up meeting to ensure our plan is tailed to exactly what you need to reach your goals and address your priorities.
Individual Services and Solutions
Strategy
Planning, Goal Setting, Leadership
Developing a shared vision for success, establishing goals, and setting the plans to reach and exceed them.
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Organizational Strategic Planning
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Fundraising, Communications, and Stewardship Planning
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Campaign and Appeal Strategy and Implementation
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Board and Leadership Fundraising Training
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Staff and Fundraiser Training
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Customized Workshops and Retreats
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Story and Case-for-Support Development and Positioning
Systems
Data, Technology, Process
Streamlining and optimizing the systems and processes that drive fundraising success.
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Database Audits and Historical Giving Analysis
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CRM/Fundraising Technology Identification and Optimization
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Data Hygiene and Quality Improvement
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Data Segmentation
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Wealth Screening and Prospect Research
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Benchmarking, Reporting, and Metrics
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Campaign/Appeal Evaluation
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Staff & Organizational Internal Process and Procedures
Storytelling
Copywriting, Communications, Appeals, Case-for-Support
Crafting stories and copywriting that engage communities and inspire donors.
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Case-for-Support Development/Case Statements
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Fundraising Appeal Copywriting (Digital and Print)
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Donor Newsletters and Stewardship campaigns
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Campaign Collateral – Funding Prospectus, One-Sheets, Brochures, etc.
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Campaign and Appeal planning and implementation
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We can directly with your printer or recommend vendors we work with frequently and trust implicitly
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Expertise in both digital and print campaigns
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Donor, Beneficiary, and Stakeholder Interviews
Database Audits
A database audit takes a deep dive into the quality of your donor data and your year-over-year fundraising results to create a crystal-clear view of who your donors are, how easily you’re able to communicate with them, and what your giving history tells you about your donors’ behavior, giving patterns, and interests.
Through deep but understandable analysis we’ll help you find the most effective ways to achieve fundraising success, address potential challenges and highlight opportunities for growth.
With additional data hygiene services, you will have the cleanest, most actionable donor data you’ve ever experienced. Imagine having that confidence in your data to trust your reports and metrics and know that the critically important messaging and appeals you’re sending are reaching the right audience.
Trusted Partners
Coaching
Sometimes we all need an outside perspective to help us see the path forward, make sense of where we are, or just keep ourselves accountable, set goals, and stay on task.
Our coaching services are designed specifically for fundraisers and nonprofit professionals to help you focus, re-energize, tackle challenges you may be facing or recognize opportunities to help you thrive.
Whether you’re looking for regular, ongoing coaching focusing on specific goals or the occasional listening ear to help you focus, we’ll work with you to create a conversation that meets your needs and goals.