Our services
HKFA Consulting, Inc. provides individualized development solutions that address the needs and goals of nonprofit organizations. We have worked with organizations ranging from small local start ups to established international institutions and we strive to create customized service packages that align with each client's goals and budget.
Clients may choose from any or a combination of the following:
Annual Fund Management
Maintaining and growing an annual fund from year to year can be challenging for organizations of all sizes. Outside counsel keeps staff and volunteer leadership focused on this critical task. HKFA can monitor progress, encourage activity, and help implement adjustments to your annual fund operations. Our knowledge of foundation officers and guidelines ensures optimal cultivation of new and existing donors. We offer solutions to problems as they arise and oversee annual fund activities to promote a coordinated effort.
Development Audits
Every growing nonprofit reaches fundraising plateaus where it becomes difficult to upgrade or diversify funding sources. These often occur when progress towards achieving an agency’s vision outpaces the capacity of its development operations. HKFA Consulting can provide an unbiased professional assessment of your fundraising potential and identify steps that will improve the overall strength of your efforts. We identify opportunities for using existing resources more effectively and recommend any enhancements needed to achieve organizational goals. When the assessment is complete, we deliver a written plan of action for producing more contributed income in the short and long-term.
Capital Campaign Consultation
Even with an established development office in place, a capital campaign is an enormous undertaking. Outside guidance from HKFA Consulting helps staff and volunteer leadership stay on track towards campaign goals. We will: draft the campaign plan; train volunteers in one-on-one solicitation: identify and develop strategy for potential donors; and advise campaign leaders throughout the campaign. Through phone and e-mail correspondence and meetings with staff and volunteers, we will build and maintain the momentum needed to achieve the campaign goal.
Prospect Research
Today there are more opportunities to secure funding for nonprofits than ever before. At the same time, securing grant dollars has become increasingly competitive. Through targeted research HKFA Consulting will identify foundations whose priorities best match your organization and programs. Based on research findings and our knowledge of the funding community, solicitation strategies for each prospect are provided.
Creative Writing Services
To be successful in today’s competitive fundraising environment, nonprofits must be able to make a strong case for their organization on paper. HKFA is skilled at creating grant proposals, reports, solicitation letters, case statements, training manuals and other materials that successfully deliver your message to prospective donors and set your organization apart from the competition. We can create new language or rework existing materials to produce effective fundraising documents. HKFA Consulting translates complex ideas and technical concepts into prose that is compelling to professionals and lay persons alike. Based on our knowledge of the funding community, we tailor proposals and other materials to meet the priorities and interests of diverse donors. Clients appreciate increased income and a broader base of supporters.
Feasibility Studies
An organization’s ultimate success executing a capital campaign is often contingent on effective planning before the campaign begins. HKFA Consulting can help to determine an agency’s preparedness for a campaign, identify campaign leaders and set appropriate goals. We investigate and assess a proposed campaign through interviews with organizational leaders and current and potential supporters. Based on our findings, we produce a report recommending dollar goals, action plan and timetable for the campaign.