Services
Program Evaluation and Counsel
If you’re considering changes to your advancement program or anticipating bigger things ahead, we can help you prepare for the next stage of growth. Flywheel conducts objective, thorough assessments of advancement operations and presents actionable suggestions.
Flywheel also partners with staff to craft strategies and implement plans that develop and improve annual, major, and legacy giving programs.
We provide updates throughout the engagement and deliver a final written report that details work conducted, findings, and recommendations.
Interim Management
Leadership transitions can often cause disruption, anxiety, and a decline in performance. Flywheel’s interim management serves as a valuable “bridge” to ensure operational stability, allowing you to focus on the right fit for your next advancement manager. Our approach provides personal guidance to the staff, programmatic adjustments where needed, and focused support to the senior management team and the Board. The incoming leader will also receive a comprehensive report and an individual action plan to help position them for success.
Board Engagement
Nonprofit Boards today must be more attuned and active in advancement efforts than ever. Flywheel designs retreats and workshops and facilitates group discussions on philanthropy, stewardship, campaigns, and strategies that maximize the Board’s advancement work. This enables members to strengthen their roles as fiduciary and governance leaders while also supporting the organization’s professionals.
Campaigns
Successful campaigns can propel an organization to new heights and require careful planning, inspiring vision, and significant commitment. Campaigns must also be adaptable and make adjustments along the way. Our deep experience helps provide steady guidance and confidence through every step of the campaign lifecycle:
Feasibility studies and planning
Management and strategy
Post-campaign analysis and follow-up
Executive Coaching
When advancement leaders grow, their nonprofits flourish. Flywheel serves as a trusted “thinking partner” for professionals, helping them navigate complex issues, solve problems, and expand their leadership capacity. Each coaching engagement is tailored with a custom plan to spotlight opportunities and enhance skills in fundraising, donor relations, communications, and team building.
Client Success
“Our Development Office was in a leadership transition and heading into a daunting fundraising year, including the launch of our campaign. Chris teamed with my staff, Board, and me to organize plans, hit our goals, and position the new Development leader for immediate success."
- Brendan Largay, Head of School, Belmont Day School