What does it take to manage a fund development program?
How do I find the human resources I need?
We’re doing a lot, but are we doing the right things, and are we efficient?
Staff, volunteers, a plan, and software are essential to running a development program.
A development office has a direct and significant impact on an organization’s fundraising effectiveness. If you are doing any kind of fundraising, you need infrastructure to support it. Taking the time to set realistic goals and establish a plan of action that is clear and effective may seem mundane, but will help immeasurably in the long run.
Sometimes the goal is to work smarter, and sometimes the goal is to do more. Always recognizing that there is no one best way to run an office or a development program, McDonald Schaefer Group takes the time to learn about clients and makes recommendations that will integrate smoothly with the organization.
Development Office Assessment - The equivalent of a medical check up for your development program, an assessment can identify opportunities to enhance and strengthen the current development program.
Fund Development Plans - A carefully written plan based on history can provide direction for the coming year, set reasonable performance goals, and help make a reasonable projection about potential income and human resource requirements.
Enhancing Resources - McDonald Schaefer Group can provide the temporary human resources, prospect research capabilities, and/or technology recommendations that even the best development office need from time to time.
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