Donors Forum provides consulting
services to funders to help meet your individualized philanthropic goals. Our seasoned staff
has nearly 50 years of combined experience in the field of philanthropy. We
also have access to specialized consultants to bring in as needed. Note: Donors Forum does not provide consulting services to direct nonprofit serivce providers.
Whether you need some extra helping hands, are seeking expertise your
staff does not have, or you just need a fresh perspective --
let us help! We can assist you with:
- Start-up activities, including selecting an appropriate philanthropic
vehicle(s)
- Developing mission, funding guidelines, governance
and management processes
- Conducting grantee research and screening of funding proposals;
- Creating signature programs
- Assessing grantee perceptions about your organization
- Evaluating
programs you funded
- Preparing written materials,
such as requests for proposals, brochures, and reports to the
community
- Conducting strategic planning
- Training staff, trustees or board members
Consulting is not limited to our year-round funding partners (formerly known as members). Depending
upon the level of service desired, our consulting is provided as
a free benefit of being a partner, or on a fee-for-service basis, with
a discount offer to partners..
For more information, contact Scot Marken.
