Proven
Strategies
Your nonprofit needs the
best strategies for success
We offer you the secret sauces of increased communications and more donor support.
Success-Building Services
We have been there. We know you have much expected of you. Now it is time use the smart and successful practices. You deserve the knowledge, wisdom and support. No time to waste, let's talk.
To sign up for a Free Consultation contact us today at carriethayercardwell@gmail.com or use our contact page on this website.
Communications & Marketing
What you say and how you say it is EVERYTHING!
We will develop and guide communications to keep you visible and to emotionally engage your supporters.
This includes messaging strategy, donor communications, campaign materials, media outreach, public relations, email and social media content, and recommendations for integrating your communications.
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A flourishing,
effective board
Are you thinking,
"Is this even possible?"
We understand the challenges of working with a governing board. It can be scary, daunting, time consuming and even toxic. If you need some best steps to take to clean things up and point this ever-important group to greatness, we can work with you.
This is a hot topic and concern area we see for so many nonprofits. Many times you may feel helpless.
An organized, ethical, supportive and active Board is the goal. You can take the right steps to make it happen.
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Events that raise the roof
(and the funds you need!)
Speak your mission to
the right crowd!
We will provide you with a proven-practice event outline including a mission-centered theme, sponsorship strategy and best strategies to utilize your event to spread the good news of your mission impact, PLUS how to bring in the most donations for your programs.
This package also includes best venue, timing and event structure strategies.
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A Thriving Campaign
You want to use tried and true campaign practices.
Need a specific campaign? I will provide strategic counsel and direction, helping guide you from planning and the quiet phase through public launch and ongoing fundraising.
We will maintain momentum, prioritize prospects, strengthen donor engagement, and move the campaign toward your goal.
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Smart strategy
Unite your team and know where you are headed!
A strategic plan does not have to be complicated; we understand you do not have time for that! You want a two to three page, to-the-point road map to greatness.
This plan includes your three-year big goals and the action items around them. Here is your road map to greatness.
Coaching, Mentoring
& Training
Need someone in your corner? Have a green staff?
I will provide ongoing coaching and counsel to staff, board members, and volunteers to strengthen their confidence and effectiveness in development and marketing.
Training includes donor cultivation and solicitation, major gift conversations, campaign messaging, lobbying, media preparation, prospect strategy, and techniques for sustainability.
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Show them the love!
This step is a non-negotiable,
must-do.
Showing appreciation to your donors is a must, must, MUST for every organization.
This includes customized donor appreciation plan, effective thank you messaging and other donor-centered communications, personal outreach and donor relationship building strategies
Major gifts
Major gifts provide sustainability and growth.
We will identify, cultivate and steward your major gift prospects. I can work with staff, board members, and volunteers to develop personalized approaches, prepare donor communications, identify meaningful giving opportunities, and move prospects toward significant campaign commitments.
Worried about your marketing collateral?
We can help with that too. We are partnered with Impressions Marketing who can create an amazing website, make a great video or tackle that huge marketing project.
Contact
Get in touch with us at carriethayercardwell@gmail.com or 859-509-7110
for a price proposal. Each package pricing will be provided by ranges of hours per month.
"I have known Carrie for 18 years and have always been impressed with her professionalism and results. As a project leader I’ve seen her strengths in strategizing, planning, implementation, staff recruitment and as a verbal communicator. Carrie is a natural leader in a group setting and is also strong in recruiting others to take action for your mission."
Father Linh Nguyen
Ss. Francis and John Parish