Nonprofit Consulting Services
Many nonprofit organizations face a shortage of time, resources and/or knowledge to get it all done. Even with staff members and volunteers wearing multiple hats and operating at warp-speed, there may be gaps between what you are currently able to cover and what you want to accomplish as an organization. This is where we come in.
Four Blocks Consulting understands that nonprofits need to be lean. We offer affordable consulting services that allow you to pay only for the support you need, without the price tag of a full-time employee or expensive consulting agency. Whether you’re looking for support for a one-time project or in an ongoing capacity, all clients receive top quality work at an affordable price.
Social Media Management
Do you struggle to find time in the day to post to social media? Would you like to grow your following and reach on social media? Rather than relying on part-time, ad-hoc help, we can help run your social media for you! We can work with you to create an initial assessment of your social media channels and efforts, and then develop a strategic social media plan on what type of content to publish, frequency of publishing, appropriate channels, and how to develop your audience. Having a dedicated social media person can be key to engaging with your followers as well as growing your donations and by working with us, you don’t have to invest in a full-time employee but get the support that you need.
Newsletters, Emails, Blog Posts
Need help developing content for a blog or newsletter? Not sure how to put together an email blast? Our consultants can provide communications support for all of your marketing needs. Whether creating and publishing blogs, newsletters, mail templates, or other marketing needs, we provide support where and when it’s needed.
Corporate Partnership Development
Did you know that outside of private foundations, many corporations also provide funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations, whether through employee matching, private grants, or other various types of support? We can help conduct an industry analysis to identify potential corporate partners and their funding opportunities and share the results with you.
Trade Marketing & Social Influencers
Have a decent sized follower base but not sure how to utilize that reach? Want to work with social influencers to help grow your reach and add new followers? We can research, identify, reach out to, and develop and foster relationships with social influencers within your cause’s space who are willing to be an advocate of your organization.
Grant Research
Do you have a dedicated person to find grants? Struggling to see grant applications turn into funded opportunities? We understand that grants can be a huge area of opportunity for funding, though the application process can be overwhelming and finding opportunities can be challenging. We work closely with organizations to research and identify private, public, and government grants. We ensure that grant opportunities match the mission and goals of the organizations we work with, and that the messaging within the applications aligns with the goals of the funding agencies.
Donor Analysis
Has your organization been effectively growing its donor base but not taken the time to develop a donor stewardship plan? Donors want to feel like they are appreciated and engaged by organizations they give to, and that’s where we can help! We can conduct an initial donor analysis on those that have historically given to your organization, determine if there might be a potential for growth of certain individuals’ giving levels, as well as develop a strategic plan on the how and when to reach out to current and future donors based on their giving habits and interests.
Board Development & Stewardship
Need help growing the size of your board? Do your current board members understand the expectations that come along with being a part of your board and are investing 100% into their role? We can help to identify and recruit potential new board members based on the current needs of the organization and gaps in skills of current board members. We can also review current board members skills, provide a SWOT to identify areas of need of skills or networks needed, review bylaws, policies, and terms, and help to create a working board binder. We can work with each board member to help educate them on best practices for board members and help them to understand how to utilize their skills and network to make the most impact for your organization.
Strategic Business Planning
Need help conceptualizing or creating an executable plan of action on how to start and/or grow your nonprofit organization? Want to launch a new program within the organization but aren’t sure where to start? We can help work with you to develop a solid strategic business plan that not only helps to collectively define your organization, its mission and vision and overall program and operational goals, but also includes an actionable and attainable plan of action.
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