Development Assessment, Planning and Advising

What is it?
Vandever Batten helps a client build a successful development infrastructure, regardless of its current state, by assessing the organizational stability needed to launch a successful campaign.

When does a client need Development Assessment, Planning and Advising?
If the organization wants to maximize its fundraising potential, our development assessment, planning and advising services help it by:

• Identifying the need for development assistance,
• Analyzing the case for support,
• Assessing the fundraising goal, volunteer/staff infrastructure, communication, and prospect research/information systems.

What are typical Development Assessment, Planning and Advising engagements?

• Assessment: By analyzing its annual development program, short- and long-term goals, infrastructure, and strategy, we help the client determine where to invest its staff and volunteer efforts most effectively.



• Planning: Based on the organization's mission, vision and tactical goals, we create a strategic development plan covering all development-related goals, functions, timelines and infrastructure, both short-term and long-range.



• Advising: Vandever Batten can “turbo boost” an organization’s comprehensive development effort. Advisory services include board training, development communication, prospect research, information systems, stewardship, planned giving, and annual, capital and endowment fundraising.

What distinguishes Vandever Batten?
For ten years, we have helped clients build sound development platforms that fuel their missions. Our consultants’ extensive networks help us deliver national best practices and a comprehensive perspective that benefit our clients and the Charlotte region.