OUR SERVICES
MEETING YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
S.T. Marx + Associates offers comprehensive services, from hands-on implementation of fundraising campaigns for large organizations, to services tailored to meet the particular needs of smaller non-profits. In today’s competitive funding environment, we provide the support your organization needs to pursue fundraising with confidence. We identify your organizational strengths and analyze your programs to emphasize components which will attract the greatest number of funding sources.
WE LISTEN
Most importantly, we listen. The size of our firm guarantees that you will receive personal attention. Our aim is to be sensitive to your fundraising needs and to respond quickly — with suggestions, solutions and plans for implementation. We offer targeted services appropriate for your budget.
SHAPE, FORM AND PURPOSE
Our approach is wide-ranging and detail-oriented – we give shape, form and purpose to your fundraising program.
As part of our comprehensive services we will:
- Identify and cultivate corporate, foundation and individual funding sources
- Develop approaches to funding sources, seek appointments for site visits and prepare you and your staff for such visits
- Write fundraising proposals
- Design and implement all phases of an annual fundraising campaign
- Write stewardship and follow-up reports to funders
- Articulate long-range strategic plans
- Develop Board potential and offer Board training
Additional services include:
- Implementing a capital campaign
- Building an endowment
- Targeting individuals for major gift solicitation
- Planning and executing a deferred gifts campaign
- Training solicitors for these efforts
We also offer individual services to meet your priority needs and fit your budget. They include:
- Grant proposal writing
- Funder research
- Strategic Planning
- Branding
- Positioning
- Board Development and Board Training
- Major gift solicitation
- Workshop and Seminar Presentations
- Special projects, such as trust officer and estate lawyer luncheons
Over the years, S.T. Marx + Associates has formed a powerful network of development professionals with whom we collaborate for specific tasks.
MONEY SAVED
Outsourcing fund development is not only an investment for success, but is money saving as well. You eliminate the costs of paying additional salaries and benefits, expanding office space, as well as hiring and training new staff. The cost/benefit ratio is strongly favorable to your organization.