It is often helpful to engage in a short-term, targeted consultation to solve an immediate problem or challenge. This is most useful when you need to accomplish something fast, fix a problem, or revise a plan, and you may not have the knowledge, skills, perspective or time needed. Typical projects might be:
Troubleshooting a stagnant campaign.
Planning a one-time fundraising effort or project.
Brainstorming the strategy for a solicitation, project, or campaign.
Creating fundraising letters, case statements and other fundraising materials.
Designing a social media plan.
Editing fundraising materials such as direct mail, case statements, and grant proposals.
Researching potential foundation funding.
Conducting a wealth study for a group of your prospects or donors.
Conducting an executive search for a Director or Development Staff.
Each of these assignments requires some background information from your organization, clear goals and an anticipated product. The final product may be a report or simply the implementation of the work. Most projects are billed on an hourly basis, and an estimate will be provided in advance.