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How to select a Fundraising Counsel
Identifying Prospective Consultants
Identifying Prospective ConsultantsOnce the board and/or staff leadership has affirmed the desire to investigate fundraising consultants or consulting firms, you can identify a pool of candidates via several avenues.
Request for Proposals
Request for ProposalsAllow the firms the flexibility to present their information in the way they feel best represents their services, but be as specific as you can about the scope of work and request that proposals clearly state the costs, fees, services, a preliminary schedule and the proposed consulting staff you would work with.
Face-to-Face Meeting
Face-to-Face MeetingMost firms will provide basic information on their website about services offered and clients served. Use the web for your preliminary research. From your research, narrow the field to three or four candidates who you feel suit your needs and arrange a phone call with each.
Preliminary Screening
Preliminary ScreeningMost firms will provide basic information on their website about services offered and clients served. Use the web for your preliminary research. From your research, narrow the field to three or four candidates who you feel suit your needs and arrange a phone call with each.
Check References
Check ReferencesOnce the board and/or staff leadership has affirmed the desire to investigate fundraising consultants or consulting firms, you can identify a pool of candidates via several avenues.
Request for Proposals
Request for ProposalsAllow the firms the flexibility to present their information in the way they feel best represents their services, but be as specific as you can about the scope of work and request that proposals clearly state the costs, fees, services, a preliminary schedule and the proposed consulting staff you would work with.
