Strategic Consulting that Builds Your Nonprofit into a Wholly-Integrated, Sustainable, and Well-Run Organization That Gets Noticed
We help nonprofits build their organizations in a way that develops focused and clearly-articulated goals, streamlines their operations, builds successful programs, and achieves financial sustainability in a way that gets them noticed by their constituents, donors, potential members, and traditional and social medias. We can also help you achieve accreditation bestowed upon the upper echelon of organizations to set you apart from your competition.
Our Services
Fundraising
We work with organizational leadership to develop tailored fundraising plans that empower nonprofits through private and government grants, sponsorships, corporate gifts, memberships, individual donations, and other philanthropic initiatives.
Our services include:
- Identification of strategic funding prospects
- Grant applications and ad hoc fundraising assistance
- Diversifying financial portfolios
- Ensuring donor return on investment
- Creating a competitive advantage
Board and Leadership Development
We equip nonprofits with the tools they need to build strong organizations with the help of solid board governance and executive leadership.
Our offerings include:
- Ad hoc board and executive training
- Strategic board recruitment and succession planning
- Fiduciary responsibilities and best management practices
- Board-staff relationship optimization
Strategic Planning
We guide organizations in developing or refreshing strategic plans that maximize their human and financial resources and that set and achieve mission-driven goals. A strong strategic plan provides a nonprofit with the foundation it needs to achieve its goals and set itself apart from other organizations competing for the same resources.
Rapid Scan Mini Plan™ (3-4 months) –
Traditional Strategic Plan (6-8 months)
Membership Management & Growth
Nonprofits rely on the grassroots, volunteer, and financial support of their members. We help nonprofits provide value to their members and secure the financial and other support needed to achieve their program goals and sustain their organization financially. Services we provide include:
- Creation and/or implementation of membership growth plans
- Development of membership growth strategies
- Assistance with branding, messaging, and member communications
Suite of Services
Rapid Scan Mini Planâ„¢ (3-4 months)
Traditional Strategic Plan (6-8 months)
Board Training – Suite of Services
- Strategic Board Recruitment
- Program Administration and Evaluation
- Developing Strategic Partnerships
- Funding Your Organization (Fundraising)
- Fiduciary Responsibilities and Best Management Practices
- Running Your Nonprofit Like a Business
- Board-Staff Roles & Relationships
- Benefits and Pitfalls of Employees vs. Contractors
- Bookkeeping and Tracking of Funds (including grants)
Branding and Communications
Membership Growth (Membership Development)
Charities Review Council Meets Standards Nonprofit Assistance
Systems and Software Analysis
Interim Executive Director Services
Fundraising Services
- Overview of Organization
- Identification of Funding Prospects
- Fundraising as a Whole-Organization Venture
- Diversifying Your Fundraising Portfolio
- Grant Applications and Other ad hoc Fundraising Assistance
Drafting and Review of Bylaws
Assistance with Employee Performance Reviews
**Contact Lori at lori@elevatenonprofit.org or (651) 338-3375 for more information and for pricing
Flexible Engagement Options
We provide custom-tailored services on a project, monthly, or hourly basis. Please contact us for more information at lori@elevatenonprofit.org.
Let’s explore how we can strengthen your nonprofit—connect with us today.
We are happy to meet with you for a FREE one-hour complimentary consultation to begin your journey on the road to success.
