Development Office Audits

In today’s difficult economic times fundraising experts all agree-keep moving forward. But, what does that mean to an individual organization? What practical steps can help non-profits keep, and even gain, philanthropic momentum? A Development Office Audit is a tool that allows an organization to examine its development program and identify ways to increase functionality. For example. . .

• Does your board understand major gift fundraising? Are board members comfortable asking for major gifts? If not, board training is a way to move forward.
• Does your organization have a strong and compelling case statement? An Audit can help you answer this question and determine what key messages are absent. Writing or rewriting your case for support is a step forward.
• Does your organization know its prospect pool and understand how to strategically move prospects toward major giving levels? An audit can help you determine what works well and what needs fine-tuning. Identifying major gift prospects and developing cultivation and solicitation strategies for each individual is a step forward.

American City Bureau, Inc. can use the Audit to help you answer the above questions and many more, opening the door to practical ways in which the firm can then help your organization maintain or enhance its philanthropic vitality despite the economy.