Is Your Board Energized? Engaged? Eager?
Scheduling a day to get board members and key staff out of the office and away from the day-to-day concerns can allow the time for creative thinking about opportunities and challenges. Planning is key to any organization's success. An important aspect of planning is engaging board and staff leadership in the process. Our consultants facilitate board retreats that energize boards and result in realistic steps for progressing to the next level.
Are You Going After the Usual Suspects?
Donor development is one of the most critical elements to any organization's long-term sustainability. Strong organizations find ways to reduce their reliance on grants and discover ways to understand and motivate donors. ICS will help you explore ways to make everyone feel like a philanthropist, go beyond the usual suspects and engage the board in outreach efforts.
Is An Endowment Right for Your Organization?
Endowment building is a long-term effort that will result in a more sustainable organization tomorrow. ICS has the tools to help you evaluate whether or not an endowment is appropriate for your organization. If so, ICS can guide the organization in developing and implementing a plan for long-term growth. We will help you develop endowment strategies to complement your annual campaign.
When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Do You Know What to Do?
A written strategic plan is crucial for the success of any organization. Without a plan it doesn't quite matter which road you take. The planning process looks at five key questions: Where are we? How did we get here? Where are we going? Where should we be going? How will we get there? Through a proven process, our consultants guide your organization in the development of a solid plan for your future.
How Bright is the Future?
Building sustainability is a cornerstone of a successful organization. ICS approaches sustainability by focusing on the four key elements to success: Donor Development, Endowment Building, Leadership, and Finances. ICS will build a package of support that will help you gain long-term sustainability.
Does Everyone Understand Their Role?
If your board is not engaged, it may be their lack of understanding about their responsibilities and how to be an effective board member. ICS provides training tailored to your needs in board governance, fundraising and endowment building. We help build a stronger team.