Firm Profile
Theresa Nelson &Associates is a consulting group specializing in fund development and strategic planning for nonprofit organizations. We offer a customized and integrated approach to consulting, responding to the unique profile of your organization and your priorities. At any point in time, clients' needs will differ, and so we bring together a range of services and capacities to fit those specific needs, ranging from interim development staffing to full-scale strategic planning to capital campaign feasibility studies. Our focus is always on creating long-term value for donors, volunteer leadership and staff, all of whom share your organization's mission and vision. We work closely with your Board, volunteers and staff in a collaborative approach which respects the varied capacities and approaches of all those involved.
What We Bring to the Consulting Relationship ...
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated strength and results in budgeting, planning and organization
- Deep experience in all aspects of fundraising, from membership acquisition to major gifts and capital campaigns
- A track record of making a difference in clients' fundraising and planning work
- Strong analytical skills and knowledge of how to make realistic recommendations that organizations can really use
- Experience with organizations of varied sizes and complexities
- Effective strategies for developing and training Boards and leadership volunteers
- Significant background working with Board Members and staff at all levels of experience
- Ability to facilitate and guide organizations in meetings and retreats which accomplish goals
- Innovative approaches to strategic planning that are applied by organizations and become an integral part of their operations
- Experience with database fundraising systems and design of policies
- Careful match and screening of associates and referrals to fit your needs
