Methods and Techniques
used by Fundraising Consultants
There are seven key aspects of consulting at Philanthropy
Solutions, LLC.
- We Use Models in the Consulting Relationship
- Models clarify where we are coming from
- Models clarify where we are going
- Models let you see the whole picture
- Models show us how all the parts inter-relate and work together.
- Your Philanthropy Solutions consultant will play a variety of roles that
enhance fundraising capability.
- We focus on a Client's vision for the future as the basis for Fund Raising
- We enhance the Client's power for fund raising through volunteers, the
CEO, the development staff, and by identifying blocks and barriers to fundraising
success.
- We start by asking questions, then formulate a strategy with the Client.
- We clarify goals and objectives
for a project or campaign.
- We offer training in a wide variety of subjects:
- Fund Raising
- Fundraising Basics
- Economics of Fundraising
- Fundraising Role of Nonprofit Board
- How to Ask for Money
- How to Find Prospects for Giving
- Nonprofit Management and Development
- Strategic Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Group Decision-Making

Many volunteers and quite a few fundraisers
have certain reservations when it comes to making the "ask" of
a major gift prospect. If that's you, try this book:
"Take the Fear out of Asking For Major
Gifts" by
James A. Donovan
Step by step how-to advice on how to raise major gifts.
Methods to counter four common fears of asking; proven techniques for preparing
and stating a strong case. Best method of how to overcome objections. Three
effectigve closings. Valuable self-study exercises, checklists, charts and
graphs.
From Donovan Management Inc, 1996 and later eds.
ARTICLE: "How to Use a Fundraising
Consultant for Maximum Benefit to your Nonprofit"
Takes a more in-depth look at the ways
a consulting relaitonship between a nonprofit and a fundraising consultant
can produce maximum benefits for the nonprofit, both in terms of funds raised
and in terms of better organizational management.
It's
absolutely FREE!
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consultant will play when working with a nonprofit organization?
Call us today at 734-484-2166 and we'll give you one hour's
free consulting to discuss your nonprofit's fundraising capacity and what you
can do to enhance and enlarge its ability to gather more contributions.
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