Rainmaker Consulting

Rainmaker is committed to responding to the needs of your organization. We can help you create smart goals that are sustainable, achievable, actionable, and tangible through?Fundraising Strategy,?Leadership Development, and?Strategic Planning, or with?Foundations. Our work creates breakthrough results. By breakthrough we mean unpredictable positive results, outside the domain of what we already know. Let us help you break through the barriers that keep you and your organization from reaching its bold vision. #fundraising #development #strategicplanning #boarddevelopment #coaching #consulting #governance

The ?? ???????????? ???? ?????????????????????? are key elements in the model for building and sustaining a Culture of Philanthropy and serve as a central theme in the book ???????????? ??????????????????. These points began to take shape following the first course co-led for development professionals. During the course conclusion, participants shared their key takeaways, which initially appeared random and disconnected. However, over time, it became evident that the most impactful changes fit into five distinct categories. These insights formed what is now known as the 5 Points of Possibility. 1. Culture of Philanthropy Is Integral to Our Mission 2. Everyone Shares Some Responsibility for a Culture of Philanthropy 3. We Build and Maintain Deep Donor Relationships and Partnerships 4. Community Engagement Is What We Do 5. We Recognize Every Contribution of Service, Items or Money as an Expression of Philanthropy #culturechange? #nonprofit #development #fundraising #relationshipbuilding

At Rainmaker Consulting, we understand that 87% of donations to nonprofits come from individuals—making authentic donor engagement essential for success. Strengthening relationships with your current and future donors starts with sharing your story and truly listening to theirs. Begin by getting to know your donors on a deeper level. What aspects of your mission speak to their hearts? Share stories that highlight the meaningful impact you're making. Keep your community inspired and engaged by showcasing the good you’re doing together. Above all, be open and genuine. Building sincere, personal connections is key to creating lasting support for your cause. Rainmaker Consulting is here to help you craft personalized donor engagement strategies tailored to your organization’s unique needs. Let’s grow your mission together! #donorengagement #nonprofit #development #fundraising #relationshipbuilding

Building a Culture of Philanthropy within your organization may seem challenging, but with the right approach, success is within reach. Here are a few key steps to guide you: 1. Engage your entire team – From the CEO and Board members to program staff, ensure everyone is aligned and committed to fostering this cultural shift. 2. Adopt an abundant mindset – Believe in the potential for growth and new opportunities. Embrace the idea that resources are plentiful. 3. Cultivate genuine relationships with donors – Your donors are more than just sources of funding; they are integral members of your community. Focus on building personal and authentic connections with them. Rainmaker will tailor these strategies and more to meet the unique needs of your organization, ensuring a customized approach for lasting impact. Visit our website to connect with our team: https://rainmkr.com/ #culturechange #nonprofit #development #cultureofphilanthropy #fundraising

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Is your non-profit encouraging everyone in the organization to contribute to building a Culture of Philanthropy? Our friends at Veritus Group outline four steps to ensure all share a unified vision and goal. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/es6GK6Hs #culturechange #nonprofit #development #cultureofphilanthropy #fundraising

Last week, Rainmaker Ruby Maddox's organization, "Gardening the Community," was featured in the Republican, a local newspaper in Springfield, MA. "Gardening the Community" is a BIPOC-led organization focused on food security and environmental justice in Western Massachusetts. Their mission is to promote youth development, urban agriculture, and sustainable living to foster healthy and equitable communities. We're thrilled to have Ruby on our team. Check out the article below! https://lnkd.in/e8Wu8nHa #foodjustice #westernmassachusetts ##urbanagriculture #sustainability #youthdevelopment #nonprofit

David Sharken, Rainmaker Consultant has had extraordinary success working with groups doing capital campaigns. Not only have the organizations obtained or surpassed their financial goals; they strengthened their Culture of Philanthropy by?building deep donor partnerships?(one of the five Points of Possibility- see below). Here’s what David has to say about it: Imagine this: your organization needs to embark on a major fundraising campaign, and your leadership wants you to do a feasibility study.?Hear me out: please don’t hire a consultant (even me!) to interview your priority donors. If you do, you will miss an important opportunity.?If you want to know the willingness of your donors to support your vision – meet directly with them, share your vision and ask them if this vision resonates for them!?When you put your own efforts into deepening donor engagement, you are building your organization’s Culture of Philanthropy. A few years back, I coached the Executive Director, Development Director and three board members of a group wanting to do a feasibility study before the board approved the launch of an historic $4-5 million capital campaign.?Utilizing past donor history and donor research, we identified 25 priority donors to meet with.?As the outside consultant, I only interviewed one person who wanted the “third party” objectivity.?I coached the team to have personal meetings with all the other high potential donors. I trained them to walk the donors through the future program, vision, and the need for capital... Read how this organization ultimately raised $6M+?here: https://lnkd.in/enhcSctf If you're interested in learning how to build your organization's Culture of Philanthropy, join our free?Primer on Tuesday, August 27 at 12 PM EST here: https://lnkd.in/eqxAuSCh

At Rainmaker, we believe it's time to change the conversations we hear everyday about ?????????????????????? and ????????????????????????. It’s impossible to imagine success in your fundraising efforts with deep-rooted beliefs that fundraising is “ICKY” ?? , or thinking we just need to hire the ‘right’ person, you know that 'powerful, magic person who knows people with money’ ?? ! Our Culture of Philanthropy work is designed for ???????????? ??????????????, ?????????? ??????????????, ?????????????????????? ??????????????????????????, and ?????????????? ?????????? who want to bring their organization to a new level of vibrant community work.? Our ? ???????? ? Primers are a great way to hear how building an organization-wide Culture of Philanthropy will transform your fundraising. Join the Rainmaker team on ??????????????, ???????????? ???? ???? ???? ???? ?????? via zoom through this registration link below: https://lnkd.in/dGsN4dEm #fundraising #culture #nonprofits #philanthropy #cultureofphilanthropy

Rainmaker is committed to responding to the needs of your organization. We can help you create smart goals that are sustainable, achievable, actionable, and tangible through?Fundraising Strategy,?Leadership Development, and?Strategic Planning, or with?Foundations. Our work creates breakthrough results. By breakthrough we mean unpredictable positive results, outside the domain of what we already know. Let us help you break through the barriers that keep you and your organization from reaching its bold vision. #fundraising #development #strategicplanning #boarddevelopment #coaching #consulting #governance