What We Do
Through a decade of experience in the non-profit sector, I have seen tremendous impact that both organizations and donors can have in our communities. That is why Philanthropic Partners provides services for both non-profit organizationals and individual philanthropists.
Services for Non-Profit Organizations
Board Development
- Identify and screen candidates for board membership
- Provide board orientation and additional training
- Coach board leadership
- Evaluate board member performance
Fund Development
- Conduct development audits
- Design a comprehensive fund development program using diverse solicitation strategies (e.g., direct mail, proposals, major gifts, special events) from diverse sources
- Board, staff, and volunteer training in fund development
- Identify institutional donors and write grant proposals and reports
- Create and/or grow membership programs
- Run dynamic crowdfunding campaigns
- Organize and execute special events, including managing volunteers, seeking sponsors, and running day-of logistics
Marketing
- Create and execute marketing plans
- Write press releases and work directly with media contacts
- Create and manage content for social media platforms
- Keep your digital media engaging and current, including editing select website platforms and all e-mail platforms
Program Evaluation
- Create evaluation mechanisms and procedures to measure the impact of your programs
- Write impact reports for your programs
Strategic Planning
- Design and facilitate the various elements of the planning process
- Secure input from diverse stakeholders through focus groups, interviews, and surveys
- Design and facilitate the decision-making process (i.e. retreat)
- Draft overall directions, goals, strategies and measurements
- Write the plan
Training/Speaking
- Workshop presentation or organizational training customized for your audience
Executive Searches for Executive Directors and Directors of Development
- Identify client needs and write candidate profile
- Source applicants through networking, ad placement, and referrals
- Conduct initial screening and assist with the interviewing process, including checking references
Services for Philanthropists
Identifying Priorities for Giving
- Work together to identify core values, giving motivations, and priority giving areas
- Identify projects and specific organizations to support
Foundation Management
- Manage the day-to-day operations
- Provide expert grants management, planning, and administrative assistance
- Conduct site visits and grant evaluation services