FUND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Sparks Collaborative Results focuses on all elements and activities of philanthropy to build sustainable revenue for nonprofits. Our team offers services at hourly rates and project pricing to fit your needs.
Comprehensive Fundraising Strategy and Coaching
Sparks Collaborative Results offers tailored philanthropic (fund development) strategy plans to help organizations achieve their revenue goals. We work closely with nonprofits to both design and implement these comprehensive plans while collaborating with and coaching nonprofits along the way to prioritize donors through the entire life cycle: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Individual Giving and Annual Fund Development
According to “Giving USA’s Annual Report on Philanthropy,” more than 83% of all contributions to charities is given by individuals. Therefore, building relationships with individuals to inspire giving is the best return on investment for nonprofits. Sparks Collaborative Results can help you build a strong base of recurring revenue through establishing an impactful case for support, customized donor communication strategies, annual appeals and end-of-year efforts, prospect segmentation, and donor stewardship.
Major Gifts and Planned Giving
Major gifts and planned giving can cultivate long-term relationships with your most generous supporters. Sparks Collaborative Results can assist with donor identification, personalized cultivation strategies, and solicitation plans to increase revenue. Our team can also assist with donor education, letting your supporters know about these opportunities to meet their financial and philanthropic goals.
Board INVOLVEMENT IN Culture of PHILANTHROPY and Leadership Staff Training and Coaching
Engaging your board of directors and leadership into a philanthropy plan and organizational culture of philanthropy produces the best results. Knowing where to start with boards and organizational culture can be overwhelming. Invite Sparks Collaborative Results to strategize about topics to discuss or present at a board or staff meeting, including roles individuals can play in achieving the organization’s revenue goals and utilization of their strengths and networks to push the organization’s philanthropy to the next level.
Grant Writing and Research
Sparks Collaborative Results grant researching and writing efforts aim to secure revenue from foundations, corporations, and government funders. Our team can identify opportunities, craft persuasive proposals, and manage the submission process. Our diverse grant writers, with more than 20 years of experience each, have a proven track record in securing funding for a wide-range of projects and organizations. For more information on SCR’s grant writing and research expertise, check out our Grants Division webpage here.
Donor Database Analysis
Effective and accurate donor data is crucial for successful revenue building. This analysis can include segmenting lists and developing prospect lists to determine prospects and donors with highest ROI. With access to donor reports and/or donor databases, analyze current donor base, as well as prospect lists, to determine your organization’s Top 10% of donors/prospects, Top 20-30%, and remaining 80-90%.
Capital Campaign Planning and Strategy
At Sparks Collaborative Results, we can guide you through every phase of your capital campaign. We help you set realistic goals, write compelling cases for support, engage major donors, create a campaign committee, develop content and materials, and more. Sparks Collaborative Results ensures your campaign is well organized and successfully executed.
Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships
Engaging corporations in your mission is a great way to widen your organization’s reach and increase revenue. Most businesses have a community giving structure that could benefit your bottom line. Sparks Collaborative Results can identify potential corporate partners, create sponsorship packets and presentations, and support the management of these relationships. Our grants division can also help your organization apply for funds when appropriate.
Event Fundraising Strategy and Coordination
An event to strengthen your organization’s reach and engage the community is a great way to raise essential funds for your mission. Sparks Collaborative Results can ensure your philanthropy events are memorable and impactful, assisting with event research, storytelling opportunities, sponsorship prospecting and strategy, committee coordination and management, event program strategy, and material development.
