Consulting

As a consultant, I analyze assets and resources, examine organizational beliefs and systems, and put together plans that set your organization up for goal-oriented sustainable growth. I work with your board, CEO, ED, and/or CDO/DoD to create a strategy that balances the pursuit of activities with the highest immediate ROI and those that build awareness of your brand for future growth.

Specifically, my consulting services include:

• Audit of existing development and communications activities, including interviews with relevant staff and board members
• Creation of development, communications or integrated development and communications plans with appropriate goal-setting
• Detailed audit of donor communications and recommendations for messaging improvements; copywriting as needed
• Targeted audit of major gifts or annual fund activities and specific or integrated plans for each with detailed goal-setting
• Development of cases for support and funding proposals
• Have something else in mind? Just ask!

Because of my 18 years of experience in both development and communications, I’m adept at assisting organizations looking to review and improve their activities across the “advancement” spectrum. An integrated plan effectively balances the priorities of both development and communications, puts storytelling and transparency at the forefront, and allows you to deepen donor relationships while growing your pipeline of new donors.