Advancement Services

Prospect Research – Institutional Giving

On an ongoing basis, our team will conduct prospect research. By prospecting, we will evaluate and identify foundations and charitable organizations that align with your mission, values, and fundraising goals. Blesid Consulting can provide lists of funders for your review, in addition to compiling detailed profiles for institutional and corporate partners.

Proposal Development – Individual and Institutional Giving

Our team can assist in developing, reviewing, and submitting funding applications. Funding application support includes writing letters of inquiry, concept notes, grant proposals, and evaluating funding opportunities. The Blesid team has experience developing proposals for private family foundations, donor-advised funds, community foundations, local and federal government agencies. With our expertise, we will help you to develop a comprehensive and competitive proposal––including cases for support, work plans and logic models, budgets and budget narratives, and compiling all required attachments.

Fundraising Appeals – Individual Giving

As requested, our team can assist with individual fundraising appeals. Individual giving and fundraising appeals are important for diversifying your revenue streams. Our team can strategically develop fundraising appeals surrounding your special events or traditional fundraising period (e.g., Giving Tuesday, End of Year), and provide guidance for engaging with your current donors. We can also develop case statements, mid-level and major gift proposals, appeal letters, impact reports, and newsletters.