Growth Planning

Vandever Batten helps organizations envision a bolder future rooted in their purpose and identity, deliver their mission in a distinctive and future-focused way, and join with key funders and program partners to propel themselves forward.

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Vandever Batten helped the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden shape a new strategic direction to become an even more valuable regional asset.

Organizational Phase

This initial planning phase includes:

  • Mining the organization’s “why,” refining its identity and purpose, and defining its
    distinct value proposition.
  • Setting future organizational priorities and clarifying strategic focus areas and
    desired audiences.
  • Exploring future delivery models, community partnerships, and potential
    opportunities and obstacles looking ahead.
  • Outlining a 5-year growth strategy that illustrates the organization’s desired
    near-term impact and the funding necessary to fuel it.
  • Shaping a Strategic Framework and Case for Support that position the growth strategy
    and corresponding funding model to be clear, compelling, and urgent.

Feasibility Study Phase

A Feasibility Study confidentially tests the validity and funding potential of the strategic direction that emerges from the Organizational Phase with lead funders, civic leaders, and community partners.

Development Assessment Phase

An internal development audit allows Vandever Batten to evaluate the strengths and limitations of the development or advancement function before making recommendations on how to shape a comprehensive approach to driving greater fundraising results.

Growth Planning Report Phase

Based on key shareholder interviews and Vandever Batten’s deep experience in the field, the Growth Planning Report provides an informed Strategic Framework, multi-year Development Plan, and Key Findings and Recommendations to catapult the organization forward.

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Vandever Batten helped Crisis Assistance Ministry adapt its business model to drive greater impact in a post-pandemic environment and shape a funding plan to fuel it.

Implementation Support Services

Our Implementation Support Services offer strategic support in helping your organization pivot from a Growth Planning Process to preparation for a significant campaign. Vandever Batten provides expert guidance on organizational strategy development, adaptation of a client’s business model, Board development, advancement related infrastructure and staffing, and fundraising and marketing efforts and training. And our continued involvement helps support client leaders as they ensure that action results from the planning process.

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