Consulting

We are seasoned experts who can design and launch a small campaign to raise annual operating funds or a donor-driven, major capital campaign to buy land and purchase or renovate facilities. We develop your Case for Support, conduct feasibility research, engage your Board, and closely guide you through every step to reach your campaign goal.

 

We also do Board Development and Strategic Planning that will increase your relevancy, enhance your credibility, and raise your visibility to ensure the financial sustainability you need to advance your ministry's mission for greater Kingdom impact!

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Our Services

We have a proven track record of bringing best practices that work with all types of Churches, faith-based ministries, and Christian schools. We learned how to establish & grow ministries, firsthand by doing it.

Fundraising Services

  1. Comprehensive Campaign (Capital & Major Gifts): Multi-year campaign for major alumni and donor gifts supporting capital projects and institutional goals.
  2. Annual Fund and Year-End Appeal: Ongoing unrestricted fund drive, with a year-end appeal engaging alumni and community.
  3. Special Campaigns and Events: Fundraising around milestones like Anniversaries, Founder’s Day, and National Giving Day, celebrating institutional legacy with alumni.
  4. Targeted Project Fundraisers: Focused funding for scholarships, endowments, and facilities, with restricted gifts from alumni and donors.
  5. Fundraising Program Assessment and Offsite Coordination: Evaluation of fundraising structure and alumni engagement, including remote campaign management.
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Strategic Planning

Strategic planning is a structured, objective, and ongoing process designed to assess your ministry’s current “As Is” state, envision a transformative “To Be” state, and establish a comprehensive Change Management plan to bridge the gap between the two. This process enables your ministry to systematically respond to challenges and leverage opportunities, fostering a cohesive, forward-thinking approach. By engaging in strategic planning, you create a clear, actionable roadmap aimed at advancing operational success and sustaining long-term growth, ensuring the ministry's mission and goals are met with intentionality and resilience.

Building a High Performance Board

While you may understand the importance of an active and engaged Board, the path to building one often lacks clarity, leading to uncertain results. Instead, effective Board development requires a well-defined plan that rigorously assesses and cultivates the operational, organizational, and interpersonal skills necessary for Board members to thrive. A high-performance Board doesn’t simply emerge—it’s thoughtfully and strategically built. With a concrete approach to developing competencies and setting clear expectations, you can empower your Board to drive meaningful progress and provide impactful governance.

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Volunteer Recruitment & Development

Expand your ministry’s capacity by actively recruiting dedicated volunteers who feel genuinely empowered and valued. Effective volunteers contribute not only their time and talents but also their financial support and networks—becoming some of your most passionate advocates. With a strong, well-supported volunteer team, you effectively double your staff, amplify your outreach, and build a vibrant community of champions who are deeply invested in your ministry’s success and mission.

Proverbs 3: 9

Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; ESV

Questions? Contact us today.