J.W. Walker and Associates : : Savannah Georgia

You and your organization are looking for ways to strengthen your fundraising program. This is a critical component of your daily activities. How do you attract new donors to your organization while retaining those who are already committed? Creating a development plan for the organization may be the first step. Implementing that plan over the course of the year will insure success. How do you do this?

J. W. Walker & Associates works with non-profits organizations to build a personalized development plan. That plan may include an annual campaign, major gift program, capital campaign or a planned gift program. We will train your staff and volunteers to raise the community's support of your organization. We can develop a development plan to help you move your fundraising efforts forward.

Here are some results from our experience with non-profit organizations:

Organize special fund raising events, work with volunteer committee to enlist corporate sponsors, develop guest lists, and coordinate all details of the event. RESULTS: Increased community awareness of the organization and increased support from local corporations and individual donors.

Establish membership program, manage databases with attention to detail to ensure correct data entry, set standards for replies to donations, and prepare new materials and membership premiums. RESULTS: A strong membership pool to approach for annual contributions.

Develop annual fund campaign program to solicit donations from members and friends each year. These funds are unrestricted and available for the daily operations of the not-for-profit organization. RESULTS: Increase contributions to the general operations fund.

Develop donor recognition program for annual giving of $1,000 or more. Create donor recognition display. Set up a monthly credit card charge program. RESULTS: Growth in the number of annual gifts of $1,000 or more.

Execute a donor recognition program for cumulative giving of $5,000 or more. Create physical exhibit with donors names inscribed. Encourage members and friends to “move up”. RESULTS: Increased giving by major donors who want to be recognized in a very public way.

Identify individuals, corporate, and foundation prospects for capital campaign. Work with volunteers on the correct gift amount, prepare proposals and support materials. RESULTS: Successful capital campaign with increase public awareness of the impact of the non-profit organization in the community.

Develop planned giving campaign for the endowment fund. Identify prospects, make personal contacts, and work with volunteers on additional prospects. RESULTS: Increased awareness of planned giving opportunities to support non-profit organization.