Detroit Philanthropy can help you increase your fundraising revenue by conducting a formal Development Audit, which will assess current and past fundraising strategies and tactics, marketing and PR efforts, board engagement, stakeholder perceptions, and internal fundraising operations. 

With a goal of creating a sustainable, annual fundraising program, Detroit Philanthropy will:

• Analyze overall donor data related to active and lapsed donors

• Evaluate cultivation and solicitation strategies related to individuals, foundations and corporations

• Assess fundraising events to determine event ROI and overall effectiveness in meeting organizational goals

• Assess non-event solicitation campaigns (appeal letters, grants, corporate sponsorships, etc) to determine effectiveness

• Evaluate marketing materials and donor messaging associated with newsletter, website, social media and other donor communications

• Meet with board members to garner their feedback regarding challenges and opportunities related to fundraising efforts and discuss fundraising priorities

• Conduct a Board Member Assessment Survey

• Interview key stakeholders regarding fundraising needs and opportunities

• Assess current staff roles and responsibilities related to fundraising

• Review fundraising procedures and practices related to gift processing and donor management

After reviewing and analyzing the above information, Detroit Philanthropy develops recommendations that would provide the basis for developing a comprehensive fundraising program focused on long-term stability and growth. Specially, the report would provide recommendations regarding:

• Strategies and techniques for donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship

• Board engagement, recruitment, retention and structure

• Donor messaging and marketing materials

• Internal fundraising operations (policies, procedures, staffing)
  

Contact us today to learn more about our proven process that can help you maximize your resources and reach your goals!