Being there to help—every step of the way

Helping to set realistic yet challenging financial goals

Designing a campaign plan, organizational chart and comprehensive timetable

Defining the role of the fundraising chairman, leaders and committees

Creating and implementing an integrated educational and public relations component

Developing and presenting the case for support in the most effective manner

Teaching and helping you to be comfortable with effective methods of asking for gifts

Writing and editing campaign brochures, manuals, newsletters and pamphlets

Working closely with outside vendors such as graphic designers and printers to ensure materials are timely, accurate, attractive and economical

Determining realistic levels of requests for donors, and how each should be approached

Making those important calls with you, to help ensure the gift is given

Coordinating campaign leaders time

Setting up proper billing systems

Monitoring campaign or project progress

Developing appropriate recognition of donors

Being a constant source of information, direction, motivation and encouragement