Development Consultants Inc. 

The subtle difference is the context.  Planning studies are presented in the context of "How" to advance a campaign.  Feasibility Studies are presented in the context of "IF" to develop a campaign.

 

DCI studies are individual interviews with a representative group of prospective major donors, those who may be invited to become major donors, volunteer leaders, and professional staff.  Meetings are friendly, comprehensive and strategic.  The discussion presents final goals and strategy to cultivate, engage, and steward ownership. 

 

The conversations are time and attention sensitive, business-like, intimate and thought-provoking discussions on personal engagement, philanthropic priority, strengths, weaknesses, and strategy. They provide a data-driven analysis of anticipated level of involvement and range of gift.  The meeting instills confidence in organizational management and provides data-driven recommendations for the plan, timeline, leadership enlistment and the case for support.
 

 

Deliverables

 

• A comprehensive Study and analysis based empirical evidence and experience 

• An accurate and achievable goal 

• A detailed plan including “job descriptions” and suggested time commitments 

• A well-defined leadership and structure 

• An integrated timeline 
   

Campaign 

 

DCI provides a full complement of fundraising consulting support based on your unique needs and our deep knowledge of the Jewish philanthropic marketplace.  Budgets for professional services, expenses and direct overhead range in costs from $ .04 to $ .08 for every dollar raised. 
 

Management, Direction, and Implementation 

 

Management may occur on a full or part-time basis.  Our consultants interface existing personnel to coordinate and orchestrate day-to-day operations.  DCI does not merely prepare reports for action; we stand by your side implementing custom programs according the Plan, Calendar, and Leadership Structure. 
 

 

Initial activities may include: 

 

• Prospect analytics (rating) based upon wherewithal and willingness 

• Leadership and prioritization 

• Fashioning custom leadership recruitment outlines and individual training 

• Recruiting volunteers to assume specific leadership positions (tacit solicitation) 

• Office capabilities analysis existing database review, data mining, analysis, and predictive modeling, staffing and workload capabilities 

• Producing approved donor recognition programs 

• Crafting communications programs and messaging, and tailoring presentation materials 

• Timeline monitoring, adjustment and benchmarking 
   

 

Next steps may include: 

 

• Research Analytics new prospect acquisition, wealth screening, predictive models and best practices utilizing the many companies with whom DCI has relationships and real experience 

• Refinement of communications collateral materials including a case statement, messaging, elevator speech, formal and flexible presentation materials (brochure), newsletters, web content, ePhilanthropy, surface mail and frequently asked Question and Answers 

• Direct solicitation of prospects for financial commitments utilizing a recognition program 

• Update of training manuals and trending briefing reports 

• Solicitation team solicitation training seminars 

• Scheduled group leadership meetings 

• Reviewing, modifying or creating Planned Giving Policies 

• Gift documentation 

• Corporate and Foundation (public or private) research and proposal implementation 

• Donor protocol and systems and unique circumstance letter library 

• Annual giving coordination including giving circles and recognition 

• Federal, and Local Government fund availability and grant development