The for-purpose sector is a highly competitive environment and most organisations operate without sufficient resources to meet their market needs. You may find yourself increasingly turning to philanthropy to fill gaps in much-needed funding while struggling to make an impact. That is because the fundraising landscape has changed. Philanthropy today requires both sophisticated and practical fundraising programs that resonate with the market, powered by leaders who think strategically and are willing to take active roles in attracting investment. But where to start?
We work with organisations to build strategic and sustainable fundraising streams through fundraising assessment and strategy. Our clients span many sectors including arts and culture, advocacy organisations, health, education, environment, disability and social services. With the right support, it is more than possible to go from filling a budget gap to achieving transformational impact. Already we have seen tens of millions of dollars in philanthropic impact achieved using this approach.
Our advisory services include:
Conduct an internal review of your fundraising strategy and role of leadership
Include stakeholder interviews, competitor and market analysis and document review
Deliver a Board workshop to share preliminary findings and facilitate discussion on opportunities for growth
Report on recommendations and next steps
Undertake Board assessment of fundraising leadership skills and capabilities to enable organisation to effectively lead fundraising strategy and campaigns
Develop skills to efficiently engage, solicit and steward top prospects
1:1 executive coaching
1-day intensive coaching for Boards and executive teams
Develop organisation-wide fundraising strategy or campaign specific plans
Build strategic, relationship-based approach to fundraising designed to attract long term philanthropic investment
Use stakeholder mapping to identify key funding sources
Document key milestones and communications plan
Develop case for support
Identify prospects and develop engagement strategy
Facilitate a workshop with your leadership stakeholders (Board, executive, content experts)
Explore campaign goals and fundraising needs
Develop compelling, multi-year organisation-wide case for support
Articulate your vision and the role philanthropy can play
Identify your key stakeholders and potential funding sources
Map communications and fundraising milestones
Support your organisation to develop a major/mega gifts program
Includes critical analysis of your top prospects and engagement strategy
Explore role of leaders in influencing major/mega gift fundraising
Identify areas to build organisational capacity – including executive coaching and pitch planning
Map communications and fundraising milestones