When I am asked this question by a prospective client, prior to a conversation, I send some background materials:
-The legal definition of a fundraising consultant for the client's state. This is to make sure that a consultant is what is being sought, as compared to a solicitor or contract staff member. The site I use to find the legal definition is http://www.labyrinthinc.com/resources/laws/state-definitions-of-paid-fundraising-contractors/
- Recent articles that I think are informative. Right now I would suggest:
Hiring Fundraising Consultants: 7 Questions to See if a Consultant is Right for You
https://recharity.ca/hiring-fundraising-consultants/
How to Pick a Consultant (and not end up with a Dog)
http://benefactor.wpengine.com/how-to-pick-a-consultant-and-not-end-up-with-a-dog/
Hope this helps.
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Johanna Gurland, Founder
Johanna Gurland Associates
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-27-2018 06:03 PM
From: Amy Shook-Perez
Subject: Fundraising Concultants
I have recently joined the board of a new emerging historic house museum. We constitute the "friends" group and are developing a fundraising strategy. We may want to consider hiring a fundraising consultant. Any thoughts, recommendations for where to find a resource for such a service? I have reviewed all of the content on the AAM website but would like to hear from organizations who have actually utilized someone to develop a fundraising plan.
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Amy Shook-Perez
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