Our Services
Campaign Feasibility Studies
Praxis believes the most effective fundraising campaigns are preceded by in-depth feasibility studies. Our studies appraise institutional readiness, invite input from key stakeholders, test support for the plans under consideration, and assist in setting appropriate fundraising goals. The studies are orchestrated through the development of a case statement, personal interviews, written and online surveys, prospect research, and trend analysis.
Capital Campaigns
Capital campaigns enable organizations to make long-term investments in organizational capacity and can be profoundly rewarding undertakings for staff, donors, and clients if done effectively. Praxis-supported campaigns include management and oversight of the campaign process, volunteer organization and training, development of marketing and communications materials, multiple and varied opportunities to cultivate potential donors, donor recognition strategies, and long-term follow-up.
Annual Fund Support
Successful fundraising can mean the difference between a viable program and an unfulfilled mission. Praxis offers clients a range of support to grow a sustainable approach to annual funding. Our detailed analysis and recommendations prepare organizations to align staff appropriately, use resources more effectively, raise more money, and improve constituents’ appreciation of their mission. More comprehensive consulting may include goal setting and implementation support for individual giving, major gifts, and foundation and corporate philanthropy. Praxis also offers ongoing coaching for organizational leaders and development staff.
Strategic Planning & Board Development
Long-before realizing goals, delivering high-quality services, or exceeding fundraising expectations, successful organizations invest in their own planning and development. This may mean orchestrating a long-term strategic plan, establishing annual organizational priorities and a guiding implementation plan, creating annual fundraising plan, or offering training and support to Boards of Directors.
Praxis consultants use a common-sense approach to planning and development, working with clients to answer five basic questions:
From where have we come?
Where are we currently?
Where do we want to go?
How do we get there?
How will we know we have arrived?
"Good fundraising is really about building good relationships. Praxis understands this fundamental principle and has helped us deepen our sacred relationships with all donors - lapsed, current, and prospective.”
- Sister Nancy Rose Gucwa, OSB, Development Director, Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration