Advancement Planning

Organizational Analysis
Vandever Batten hosts an internal analysis of the advancement or development-related functions, while also helping identify the most pressing challenges and opportunities faced by the organization.

Advancement Audit
Vandever Batten assesses the client’s development or advancement program to identify areas of strength and opportunity, deepen its current donor relationships while attracting new support, and prepare the institution for a capital campaign or other significant fundraising in the future.

Final Assessment Report
Vandever Batten drafts a final advancement plan that incorporates feedback from the assessment process and shapes a multi-year fundraising and related marketing plan to achieve greater results in the immediate term.

Strategic Advisory Services

• Organizational strategy development
• Board development and strategic organizational guidance
• General fundraising strategy development and structure
• Prospect identification and research
• Volunteer identification, recruitment and management strategies, and training
• Solicitation strategies
• Organization of fundraising systems and processes
• Marketing, communication, and engagement efforts