Fundraising
Developing a successful fund development department is a critical investment for any nonprofit organization.
I can help you:
Identify organizational needs
Create a strategy
Evaluate options
Assist with training
Achieve fundraising goals
MAJOR AND LEADERSHIP GIFTS
Establishing major and leadership gifts is about building long-lasting and trusting relationships and helping donors find their passions. I’ve worked in the area of major gift development for the past twenty years within small and large nonprofits and can lead your organization through the program development process, including:
Working with your organizational leadership and fundraising team to develop short-and long-term goals
Analyzing essential data on current donors and developing an organizational history
Assessing and evaluating staff and organizational resources
Developing an implementation plan that is unique to your organization.
ENDOWMENT/LEGACY PROGRAMS
Every organization wants a legacy with a plan for long-term sustainability. Developing an endowment or legacy program can be an effective method to engage long-time customers and donors who are passionate about your cause and build financial security for your organization.
Successful programs take planning and time and are usually developed over the course of many years. I can help you:
Evaluate if your organization is a good candidate for an endowment program
Enhance current programs
Identify and prioritize opportunities
Develop the program plan
CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS
Capital campaigns bring excitement to your donors and staff, engage new contributors, and fulfill lifelong dreams. They are accomplished after considerable thought and preparation, and require intense commitment.
I can help you:
Create a Feasibility Study to determine the viabilty of a campaign
Develop a case statement to define the problem and how to address the unmet need
Interview key donors, stakeholders, and volunteers to gauge interest and support
Identify key volunteer leadersip
Help staff review data, including the history of giving, wealth status, previous pledges, and connections to the organization
Develop a campaign timeline
Provide reports to the board of directors and staff with recommendations for campaign success
“Lois is a joy to work with and has great knowledge and skill in leadership. Lois is highly donor-centric and focused on donor interests. I was truly fortunate to have her work by my side.”
“Lois’ success in raising funds for a cause or comprehensive project is based not only on her outstanding capacity to relate to donors, helping them envision the importance of their support, but also on her well-developed fundraising strategies that produce results.”
“Lois Buntz is an outstanding fund development consultant. She is experienced, passionate, and dedicated. In her work with the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, she was insightful and creative. She works very well with staff, board members, and the community. She truly is a one-of-a-kind individual whom I am so proud to be affiliated with.”