Our Services
At The Development Dept., we strengthen nonprofit fundraising through customized plans, coaching, and training built on decades of hands-on experience. Whether you're launching a development program or elevating an existing one, we provide the structure, strategy, and support you need to grow with confidence.
Creation of Development Plans
A strong fundraising program begins with a strong strategy.
 We create custom fundraising development plans that serve as your organization’s roadmap outlining goals, timelines, systems, and actionable steps that align with your mission and capacity.
Annual fundraising goals and KPIs
Donor segmentation and cultivation strategies
Major, mid-level, and annual giving frameworks
Stewardship and retention best practices
Corporate partnership strategies
Systems and workflow recommendations
Grant and sponsorship priorities
Board and staff fundraising roles
Every plan is built from scratch to meet your organization exactly where you are — and guide you where you want to go.
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Add-On Asset Creation
To support your fundraising efforts, we create professional development materials that help you communicate clearly and inspire donors.
Assets include:
Case for Support
Appeal and Acknowledgement Language
Basic General Operating Grant Proposals
Pitch Decks for Donors and Corporations
Stewardship & Recognition Cadence Templates
Donor Retention Analysis
Additional tailored development assets as needed
These resources help you tell your story effectively, build trust, and support consistent stewardship.
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Board Fundraising Trainings
Your board can be one of your strongest fundraising assets when they’re inspired and prepared. Our board fundraising trainings are engaging, accessible, and tailored to the needs and comfort levels of your members.
Boards learn how to:
Understand their role in fundraising
Share your mission with clarity and confidence
Identify prospects within their networks
Participate in cultivation and stewardship
Support staff in donor engagement
Contribute to a culture of philanthropy
We make fundraising feel approachable, mission-driven, and aligned with each board member’s strengths.
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Development Coaching
Fundraisers thrive when they have a coach in their corner.
 We provide one-on-one development coaching for new, emerging, and growing fundraisers who want to increase confidence, build strong donor relationships, and achieve consistent results.
Coaching may include support with:
Asking for major gifts
Time management and portfolio building
Donor meeting preparation
Prospect strategy
Stewardship systems
Goal tracking and accountability
Professional skill development
Our coaching is personalized, practical, and rooted in real-world experience helping your fundraiser succeed faster and avoid common pitfalls.
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Group Development Trainings
When your entire team grows, your results grow.
 Our group development trainings strengthen your internal capacity by teaching proven fundraising strategies in a collaborative, interactive environment.
Workshops may cover:
Donor stewardship and retention
Prospect identification
Storytelling for fundraising
Corporate sponsorships
Grant readiness and proposal structure
Major gifts fundamentals
Event fundraising best practices
These sessions are ideal for staff retreats, new development departments, or organizations seeking unified strategy and skill building across teams.
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