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Fund Development
As fundraising guru Hank Rosso said, “You can raise a lot more money
through organized fundraising than you can through disorganized
fundraising.” CenterPoint Institute subscribes whole heartedly to this
theory of fundraising and its spirit permeates our approach to fund
development work. As your fundraising consultant, CenterPoint’s value
added is that we do not “do for organizations,” we “do with.” This
guiding principle allows organizations to build their own internal
capacity to develop diverse and sustainable funding streams.
Strategic Fund Development Planning
Just as organizations need strategic plans to guide their organizational
programming decisions, they also need strategic fund development plans
to guide their development work. Whether your organization chooses to
incorporate fund development plans in the organizational strategic plan
or develop two separate plans, we can guide you through the process of
setting realistic fundraising goals and developing concrete strategies
to meet those goals.
Annual Fund Planning and Implementation
An organization’s annual fund is the backbone of its entire fundraising
program. Contrary to popular belief, the annual fund is not a
once-a-year direct mail piece. A strategically planned and organized
annual fund provides organizations with a flow of unrestricted funds,
establishes donors’ habits and patterns of giving, provides
identification of top prospects leading to bigger gifts, allows for
continual expression of organizational messages, and offers
opportunities for continued stewardship. CenterPoint will work with your
organization at any stage in developing or revising your annual
fund—whether you are just starting an annual fund or need to get out of
an annual fund rut. CenterPoint can consult on any or all of the annual
fund components: developing a case for support; setting annual fund
goals; identifying gift sources and amounts; developing solicitation
strategies; inspiring board, staff, and volunteer involvement;
finalizing the annual fund plan; and implementing and revising the
annual fund plan.
Grant Proposal Development
CenterPoint works with your organization at all stages of the proposal
development process, from foundation research and prioritization through
proposal submission and follow-up.
Special Events Planning and Implementation
In addition to raising money, special events increase an organization’s
visibility quotient, reward or honor donors, cultivate prospects and
donors, involve volunteers, and celebrate and recognize achievement.
Each organization defines a successful special event differently. For
one, success might mean raising $20,000 dollars, for another it might
mean getting the names of 10 new potential donors, and for another it
might mean getting a story in the local newspaper. CenterPoint helps
ensure that your special event is successful by first working with you
to define what success for your organization is, and then setting goals,
coordinating the logistics, and managing event communications and
marketing.
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