Fundraising Services for organisations and individuals

As part of developing our Major Gift strategy we asked Craven&Stoutzker to undertake some staff training in “How to make the ask”. This proved extremely helpful– answering as it did for the team such questions as: How much do we ask for? Who makes the ask? When do we make the ask? How do we deal with the donor’s response? Such was the success of the day we are now considering the same training being given to our Trustees.

Clare Gallie
Head of UK Fundraising
Clic Sargent

The fundraising services provided by Craven&Stoutzker to charities, cultural and heritage organisations are underpinned by a commitment to developing:

Long term relationships with supporters
Systems and processes to maximise fundraising potential
Fundraising programmes in line with the aims and values of client organisations

Fundraising integral to business planning - Raising more money by ensuring that clients place fundraising at the centre of their business planning.

Fundraising audits - Craven&Stoutzker use their expertise to review and assess each client’s fundraising activity, helping them to introduce sustainable and effective fundraising.

Feasibility studies - Launching capital campaigns or accessing new sources of support require an investment of time, finance and expertise. To minimize risks and maximize the long term return, Craven&Stoutzker evaluate both internal and external factors that may affect success, and use this to plan any new fundraising activity.

Interim management – Craven&Stoutzker provide hands on support for those clients in need of additional senior fundraising skills during a period of review or expansion.

Hands-on implementation – Craven&Stoutzker differ from most other consultants by working with clients to implement the initial stages of an agreed fundraising strategy.

Recruitment and mentoring – Having the right resources in place is a critical success factor and Craven&Stoutzker have worked with many clients on their recruitment process from drafting job descriptions to on-going mentoring.

Charitable Giving Service to Individuals

In addition to helping not for profit organisations raise more money, Craven&Stoutzker enjoy working with individuals seeking to establish a personal giving strategy. While this is a new service, Craven&Stoutzker are able to match their expertise and knowledge of the voluntary sector with the needs and motivations of donors. Identifying the merits of recipient organisations and specific projects and assessing the most effective means of giving is a rewarding and beneficial experience for all concerned.