CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Case for support development

‘Alison was very skilled in teasing out the essence of our charity and our USP. She worked with us to develop some very practical products to engage supporters as well as a really exciting new marketing/branding concept which has led us to take some ambitious strategic steps in the development of our charity.’ Chris Roys, CEO Jessie May

We can help you present your whole organisation, a new project, capital campaign or fundraising appeal. We take time to understand your sector and your position in it so that we can pinpoint your unique expertise. Since people give to people, we will help you think about persuasive ways to capture the attention of donors as well as the business plans to back up your application.
Alison Pavier Consultancy Services
Services include:
  • researching and drafting case for support documents, brochures and fundraising appeals
  • organisational positioning
  • impact and evaluation measurement
  • testing your case for support with current and potential donors
  • creative concepts for fundraising appeals
  • donor acknowledgement and reporting

Planning and strategy

We aim to give our clients advice that enables them to be ambitious, backing this up with realistic fundraising targets and clarity about what the key factors for success are. Clients have found it helpful to discuss real examples of different approaches by charities working in community development, medical and healthcare, education and the Arts to consider new approaches and transferable ideas.

Whether you are about to start a new project or aiming to grow your charity, sound business planning will help you organise your resources, think about the investment that is required and convince donors that you will deliver results.

Services include:
  • supporting strategic work on organisational growth
  • business models and varied income streams
  • feasibility studies
  • preparation of business plans and supporting documents
  • preparation of fundraising plans, targets and timetables
  • particular expertise in major donor fundraising, grant-making trusts and special appeals

Reviews, recruitment and mentoring

It makes good sense to review your fundraising programme periodically, whether this is driven by a feeling of under-achievement or a plan to expand. We aim to use this process as a learning exercise for staff, making sure their ideas are heard and building trust so that everyone is committed to the outcome.

Services include:
  • fundraising reviews and recommendations
  • audits of fundraising costs, income and investment
  • job descriptions and recruitment for fundraising staff
  • terms of reference and coaching for Development Boards
  • mentoring senior fundraising staff
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