Fund Development

Our consultants support our clients to build an effective, team-based fund development culture across their organizations. We help develop robust individual giving strategies that are responsive to our clients’ unique needs, mission and vision.

Advantages

Develop an effective fund development strategy to guide your efforts and determine priority areas
Foster a fund development culture across your organization
Build solid relationships with potential and existing funders
Strengthen your board’s commitment to — and full engagement in — your fundraising goals

Our Approach

At ESC, we start by conducting a thorough assessment of your fund development history and experience, building a strategy from the ground up that is specifically tailored to your organization’s issues and goals. Your highly trained ESC consultants engage with you in a dynamic working relationship, serving as coaches and thought partners throughout plan creation and implementation.

Evaluate your current fund development efforts including systems, strengths, challenges and opportunities
Develop a comprehensive, results-oriented fund development plan and case for support
Address barriers to achieving funder confidence and securing grants
Collaborate with board leadership on critical fund development issues
Create a fund development infrastructure
Evaluate your current fund development efforts including systems, strengths, challenges and opportunities
Energize your entire board, staff and community around generating support for your cause

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Transformative coaching and consulting for nonprofits and the communities they serve.
Julia Fischer

Vice President, Client Services