Fund Development
"FUNDRAISING IS THE GENTLE ART OF TEACHING THE JOY OF GIVING.”
- Hank Rosso
Edge Peak Strategies delivers meticulous fund development solutions. Through our expert insights and experience, we will generate effective strategies, prepare your staff and leaders for successful donor/funder engagement, and we will map intentional moves that keep your mission and donor base connected.
EDGE PEAK STRATEGIES FUND DEVELOPMENT AND CAMPAIGN EXPERTISE:
Fundraising Feasibility & Positioning Studies: Through a formal analysis, Edge Peak Strategies will recommend fundraising objectives within the context of your organization’s current stakeholders. This creates the right goal, for the right moment, to the right funder prospects.
Campaign Readiness Assessments: Edge Peak Strategies will conduct a comprehensive analysis of your organization’s infrastructure, relative to the operations and demands of a major campaign. Through this assessment, we will identify if your team has the resources required for major fundraising success.
Stakeholder Engagement Assessments: How well-informed and connected are your stakeholders? Edge Peak Strategies analyzes essential areas where you can better engage your stakeholders with your mission. This informs priority actions and effective engagement strategies.
Campaign Lifecycle Planning: Precise and descriptive time-to-task phase planning ensures strategy drives campaign momentum and success. This generates a document that serves as your playbook and ongoing directional guide for month-to-month and phase-to-phase campaign operations.
STRATEGIC FUND DEVELOPMENT COUNSEL
Clear Mission and Vision:
The Edge Peak Strategies team will evaluate how current and potential donors engage with your organization's mission and vision. This will inform strategic messaging before you launch campaigns or appeals, ensuring refined communications optimize donor support.
Donor-Centric Approach:
Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors requires organizations to understand their motivations and preferences. In turn, leaders must communicate with donors regularly, show appreciation, and demonstrate the tangible impact of their support.
Diverse Funding Streams:
Edge Peaks Strategies will help build a diversified fundraising strategy that mitigates dependency on any single funding source, thus enhancing your organization's financial stability. This is essential for both annual operations and major campaigns.
Transparency and Accountability:
Maintaining high standards of transparency and accountability is critical, in both financial reporting and governance. We will advise your team on how to effectively achieve this through strategic donor updates that foster trust and build credibility.
FUND DEVELOPMENT SOURCES WHERE EDGE PEAK STRATEGIES PROVIDES YOUR TEAM WITH EXPERTISE TO DIVERSIFY REVENUE AND ADVANCE YOUR MISSION:
Major Gifts: Soliciting gifts of money from qualified individuals or organizations.
Annual Appeal: Communications to your network of supporters, encouraging their yearly support.
Grants: Applying for funds from foundations, government agencies, or corporations and strategizing when grants require matching funds.
Events: Organizing activities such as galas, auctions, walks, or concerts to raise money.
Corporate Sponsorships: Partnering with businesses in exchange for recognition or benefits.
Membership Programs: Offering benefits, access, or recognition in exchange for regular contributions.