fundraising with confidence and clarity
Fundraising Communications Consulting
Inspired, evocative communication is vital for successful fundraising.
Our fundraising communications consulting services combine strategic messaging, compelling content creation, and impactful campaign design to inspire philanthropy and strengthen donor relationships.
Whether you need a comprehensive communication strategy or targeted campaign support, our flexible services are tailored to meet your organization’s unique needs.
Graham-Pelton captured the essence of Bonaventure and put together a case statement that amazed our board.”
Bob Van Wicklin, Former VP for University Advancement, St. Bonaventure University
Fundraising Communications and Creative Design: Custom Service Offerings
CAMPAIGN FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING STUDIES
Graham-Pelton’s approach to campaign feasibility ensures that you not only meet your campaign goal but also foster lasting change within your organization and community.
CAMPAIGN MESSAGING AND IDENTITY | Tell Your Story
Visioning and Funding Priorities
We clarify funding priorities and campaign goals through a structured yet collaborative process. By engaging stakeholders and key decision-makers, you can develop a clear framework for communicating priorities across organizational divisions, audiences, and stakeholders. With a focus on inclusion and consensus-building, we establish fundraising priorities that support departmental needs and objectives while aligning with organizational vision.
Case for Support Development
Utilizing our proprietary 5-part Inspiring Humans, Not Donors framework, we develop compelling and persuasive cases for support that effectively communicate the mission, impact, and urgency of their campaigns. Through a collaborative process of facilitated discussion, we articulate the unique value proposition of your mission and develop persuasive fundraising narratives that resonate with potential donors.
Campaign Branding
Powerful and compelling brand identities for fundraising campaigns. We create a cohesive visual and messaging strategy that captures the essence of the campaign and resonates with target audiences. From campaign names, taglines, and logos to key message points and messaging platforms, we deploy our branding, communications, and fundraising expertise to design campaigns that inspire engagement, evoke emotion, and move donors to action.
Post-Campaign Brand Platform
Fundraising campaigns make it easy to talk about your funding priorities. But what happens when your campaign is done? What do you talk about next to keep your donors engaged, inspired, and motivated? A post-campaign brand platform is a solution for development offices that want to ensure that their campaign’s impact extends beyond its conclusion and contributes to ongoing fundraising efforts. This involves the development of strategies and guidelines for maintaining consistent messaging and visual identity across various communication channels, such as social media, websites, and print materials, following the conclusion of a multi-year campaign. By establishing a strong and enduring brand presence, organizations can continue to engage donors, celebrate achievements, and nurture long-term relationships.
WORKSHOPS AND RETREATS | Engage and Inspire Your Audiences
Experienced facilitators customize each session to engage your board members, staff, volunteers, and relevant cohorts with industry best practices.
- How to Inspire Humans, Not Donors
- Strategic Visioning and Priority Setting
- MarComms Summit
Success Story: St. Bonaventure’s $100M Case for Support
Renowned Franciscan university creates new academic programs and shores up endowment while completing an ambitious three-pronged strategic plan.
Graham-Pelton was enlisted to build on their momentum with comprehensive campaign support, including a Campaign Readiness Assessment and Planning Study …
How to inspire humans, not donors
Our proprietary 5-part case for support framework is designed to align with the human decision-making process.
InForm
Capture attention by highlighting a problem with the status quo—and why it demands action.
InSpire
Stir the imagination with a bold and ambitious vision of what could be.
InTRODUCE
Present your idea, solution, or campaign’s “big idea”—a bold, clear, and compelling concept in a way that demands attention.
Reinforce
Demonstrate how you are uniquely positioned, prepared, and proven to deliver this solution with impact and precision.
InVite
Leave no ambiguity—clearly and directly ask people to act, participate, and be part of the solution.
Graham-Pelton’s expertise and ability to listen to our unique situation and culture in a thoughtful way brought a great deal of ease to our executive and development teams.
Jeanette Barker, Director of Development, Nashville Ballet
How to Write a Case for Support: Pro Tips for Driving Impact
A one-size-fits-all appeal won’t serve your nonprofit (or your constituents) well.
An effective case for support can galvanize and motivate existing supporters and inspire new donors to share your vision.
4 Ways to Relieve Tension between Comms and Development Departments
An organization’s Development and Communications departments have distinct roles, and their ability to work together is critical to the success of fundraising efforts.
Here are four ways to reduce friction and increase collaboration between the Communications and Development teams in your fundraising office.
