Advisory Services

We have developed fundraising programmes and directed ambitious, multi-year campaigns for a host of charities and universities. We draw on our experience in order to make strong organizations stronger – rather than dependent upon us. Our clients achieve real results quickly, often for a surprisingly modest outlay.

Campaigns

If you undertake special campaigns for major and capital gifts without first doing your due diligence, you can run into serious difficulties. A feasibility study, if done properly, should be much more than a report that gathers dust on a shelf. It should serve as your best protection against risks, including a goal that is too high -- or too low.
We conduct thorough studies that:

  • Identify and qualify new sources of support, both within and beyond your current donor community
  • Map out effective communication strategies that reflect your donors’ needs and interests
  • Assess current staff and recommend further staff positions and staff development needs
  • Benchmark your proposed campaign against similar organizations and campaigns
  • Identify and cultivate potential volunteer leaders and ambassadors for the campaign
  • And most importantly of all – bring your best prospects closer to your cause

Case Development

As competition gets fiercer, a crisp, compelling case for support is essential.

We will dig deep to learn exactly why you need money and how you will spend it, and will help you identify the key stories that donors really want to hear. Then we’ll help you turn those stories into documents that might be a brief one-page summary, or a full suite of professionally designed collateral case study and financial materials.

We will also make sure that every stakeholder in the charity can make the case personally, in their own words, so that they become effective and passionate ambassadors for the cause.

Major Donor Programme Support

Whether you are new to major donor fundraising or a seasoned professional in search of an extra boost, Prospero Partners can help.

We have worked with top philanthropists in the US, Europe, and beyond. We know how much patience and hard work it takes to raise major gifts, and we will support you every step of the way so that you meet all your goals -- from identifying new donors to closing big gifts. We work at all levels, from junior staff to the Trustees. We also facilitate Trustee Away Days and planning sessions where new major donor development is a key agenda item.

Call us for a free and confidential discussion.