Fund Development

Increased revenue and funding sources so you can reach more people
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Fund Development Planning
Diversifying revenue streams is key to a nonprofit's sustainability and stability. Through our fund development planning process, we utilize principles that attract longevity among current, past, and future supporters as well as provide the necessary tools for an organization to succeed in revenue diversification. Mission Lift works closely with nonprofit partners to develop and implement fund development strategies that are specific to their needs and circumstances. The fund development planning process can involve SWOT analyses, market and grant research, identifying target audiences, outlining specific strategies and goals, prospective donor and sponsor lists, delegating responsibilities, and fundraising timelines. A variety of strategies are considered including events, mail appeals, fees for service, grants, sponsorships, individual giving, endowment funds, planned giving, online campaigns, and case statements.
Grant Funding Research & Writing
Mission Lift's grant research prioritizes funders that align with our partners' missions. We identify grant opportunities that are feasible for our partners based on mission alignment, geographic and timeline considereations, competitive analysis, and neworking and relationship building between the grantor and grantee. Developing a comprehensive and successful grant proposal requires a research-based needs statement, an innovative and evidence-based program model to address an unmet need, S.M.A.R.T goals and objectives, and a quality evaluation plan. These aspects of a grant proposal convince funders that your organization is uniquely qualified to meet needs and provide the best outcomes. Our team not only provides the research and the writing but coaches you on funder relationships and program model development.
Individual Donor Strategies
Mission Lift recognizes the importance of relationships when acquiring prospects and donors to commit to your mission. We pride ourselves in helping to build enduring relationships that will create consistent and long-lasting revenue for your organization. Providing multiple avenues to donate to your organization helps ensure steady cashflow to supplement grant funding. Mission Lift supports nonprofits in fundraising campaigns such as Giving Tuesday, direct mail appeals, events, online giving campaigns, and reoccurring indidivudal donor campaigns. Our team will guide your fundraising campaigns by identifying, cultivating, and asking donors to not just give financially, but to join your organization as a key stakeholder. When there is a shared mission that is compelling they also become a part of the organizational family through consistent contact.