Interested in learning more about fundraising and not-for-profit management? Have some general questions about the process? You have come to the right place. Below you will not only find links to helpful places on the Internet, but also some quick answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
Helpful Links
Boardsource
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
Association of Fundraising Professionals
- International Organization- http://www.afpnet.org/
- Indiana Chapter - http://www.afpic.org/
- Michiana Chapter http://community.michiana.org/afp/
- Northeast Indiana Chapter http://www.afpnein.org/
BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Guidestar - the National Database of Nonprofit Organizations
Independent Sector
National Council of Nonprofit Associations
FAQs
How much do you cost?
LSA does not operate on a one-size-fits-all model. We want
to sit down with you, learn about your organization and its needs before
submitting a proposal. In some cases, after this conversation it
is determined that a consultation is not the next best step. Call
or e-mail so we can discuss your particular situation.
When should we hire a consultant?
When you begin asking the following questions about your
not-for-profit agency, it may be time to seek objective, outside help.
- How can we improve our fund raising results?
- How can we get our Board to actively fund raise?
- Why can't we seem to move forward?
- How do we recruit board members?
- Why is our annual fund not raising more money?
- What is the best way to start a planned giving program?
- Where are we going and how do we get there?
- We need a new executive director, how can we find one?
- Our software just isn't powerful enough, what are our options?
When we do our Board Retreat or Training session, should staff attend?
It is totally the client’s decision - but we like to have all staff
members who interact with the board attend since we believe in the
"team" concept.