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 advice.

Flywheel also works with the staff to craft strategies and implement plans that develop 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.

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Interim Management

Leadership transitions can often cause disruption, anxiety, and a decline in performance. Flywheel’s interim management is a valuable “bridge” to ensure operational stability, allowing you to focus on the right fit for your next advancement manager. Our approach provides personal support to the team, programmatic adjustments when needed, and strategic guidance to the senior administration and the Board. The incoming leader will also receive a comprehensive report and an individual action plan to help position them for quick success. 

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Board Engagement

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Nonprofit Boards today must be more attuned and active in advancement efforts than ever. Flywheel designs workshops and facilitates group discussions to maximize the Board’s advancement work. This helps Board members balance their fiduciary and governance responsibilities while collaborating with the organization’s professionals.

Campaigns

Successful campaigns can elevate an organization to new heights, but they require careful planning, motivating vision, and consistent commitment. Campaigns must also be flexible and prepared to adjust along the way. Our deep experience helps provide steady counsel and confidence through every step of the campaign lifecycle:

  • ­ Feasibility studies and planning

  • ­ Management and strategy

  • ­ Post-campaign analysis and follow-up

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Executive Coaching

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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 to the individual, with a written summary that identifies opportunities and ways to sharpen skills in fundraising, donor relations, communications, and team building.