Strategists for engagement and philanthropy. Helping nonprofit organizations build.
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Services

At Thrive Nonprofit Advisors, we provide an extensive amount of expertise in fundraising, nonprofit board development, special event management, marketing, and engagement services.

 

Areas of Expertise

INCREASE DONORS & THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS

Looking to increase donor participation and the frequency and amount of their contributions?

Together, we can:

  • Develop a compelling case for philanthropic support

  • Research and rate your prospect pool

  • Help you implement strategies to identify, engage, solicit, and steward your donors

  • Create and execute a top-down strategic plan for all prospects within your donor pool

  • Compose clear and compelling grant proposals

  • Create a donor stewardship program that promotes enduring and transformational investment

CREATE MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER STRUCTUREs & EXPERIENCES

Seeking to be more intentional about volunteer recruitment, and create more meaningful volunteer experiences for individuals and your organization?

Together, we can:

  • Situate your existing volunteer program and level of engagement, and identify areas of need

  • Generate an aspirational vision for your volunteer program

  • Develop a road map to help your organization achieve your vision

  • Create a strategy for recruiting the right people with the skills your organization needs to grow

  • Create on-boarding programs that ensure that the expectations of volunteers and the organization are aligned

  • Identify opportunities for increasing volunteer engagement and responsibility

  • Ensure meaningful volunteer experiences that increase enthusiasm and retention

  • Create impactful stewardship that demonstrates your appreciation

 

ELEVATE CONSTITUENT ENGAGEMENT & ENHANCE COMMUNICATIONS

Do you struggle to gain the attention of your community, or are unsure how to activate the fervor of an impassioned constituency?

Together, we can:

  • Help you understand the level of engagement of your constituents, situate your organization within relevant cultural and situational contexts, and identify gaps and pain points that may exist in the ways you engage and communicate with constituents

  • Identify and understand key sub-populations and pockets of affinity within your overall community, and create tailored programs and outreach that powerfully appeal to them

  • Inventory your communications for audience, messaging, channel, and frequency for shortfalls or misalignment

  • Suggest ways to streamline communications, elevate visual appeal and message resonance, and maximize the impact of your communications

STRENGTHEN Your BOARDS

Hoping to rejuvenate your Board and provide it with more direction?

Together, we can:

  • Clarify the purpose and roles of your board members

  • Creating shared organizational understandings

  • Set your strategic plan, goals, and milestones

  • Redefine board structures and committees

  • Create recruitment, election, and succession plans that prioritize diversity and skill

  • Generate onboarding programs focused on integration, participation, and enthusiasm

  • Structure board roles to focus on meaningful contributions

 

PLAN IMPACTFUL EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Are the programs and initiatives you undertake achieving their intended outcomes? Are you unsure what your intended outcomes even are?

Together, we can:     

  • Provide a programmatic needs assessment to identify growth opportunities

  • Create a program strategy focused on organizational goals and aspirations

  • Assist in program and event strategy implementation

  • Measure success via our evaluation process.

INTEGRATE EACH AREA OF EXPERTISE ACROSS YOUR ORGANIZATION

We would love the opportunity to help your organization think through the intersection of engagement, communications, and philanthropy to help your organization grow, flourish, and PROSPER. Call as at (203) 241-2002, and we look forward to speaking with you!