Program Development

Whether you want to build a comprehensive new program or expand your current efforts to successfully attract a higher level of philanthropy through major and planned gifts, Henderson Mallory Partners can help you reach your goals. We are experienced in helping organizations create new programs, and we can help enhance existing programs by building on their strengths and opportunities and developing a more integrated approach to resource development.

New Program Start-up

Once a decision is made to establish a new fundraising program, Henderson Mallory Partners can assist you in:

• Determining the best fundraising structure and governance model
• Developing appropriate policies, procedures, and documentation
• Establishing appropriate roles and responsibilities for volunteers, organizational leadership, and staff
• Creating initial 90- and 180-day plans of action including infrastructure and fundraising programs
• Cultivating the necessary organizational philanthropic environment

Major and Planned Gifts

Moving to a major and planned giving focus is the top priority of today's nonprofit fundraising programs. Our approach includes:

• Providing comprehensive education and solicitation training
• Developing appropriate major and planned giving policies and procedures
• Coordinating major and planned giving activities
• Developing and implementing major and planned giving strategies such as solicitation strategies, appropriate use of volunteer steering committees, professional councils, and donor and prospect management systems