Stop Stagnant Fundraising. Start Achieving Bold Growth.
When fundraising strategies fall flat, nonprofits like yours can feel stuck. That’s why we partner with leaders to create tailored, actionable plans that energize donors, align your board, and maximize your organization’s revenue potential. With our proven four-step process—Assess, Dream, Plan, Do—we position your mission for sustainable growth.
Your Challenges Are Unique—
Your Solutions Should Be Too.
Nonprofits come to Windmill Hill Consulting frustrated by stagnant donor growth, disengaged boards, or overwhelmed teams unsure how to prioritize their fundraising efforts. Sound familiar? Our four-step process is designed to diagnose these roadblocks and guide your team forward—empowering your mission with sustainable strategies that work.
A Tailored Process to Build Your Fundraising Success.
Assess
Achieve Clarity and Define Your Path Forward
The first step in transforming your fundraising is understanding where you stand. We help you evaluate strengths, uncover growth opportunities, and build a data-backed foundation for action.
How We Help You Assess:
- Comprehensive Fundraising Assessments
- Digital Audits & Donor Analytics
- Campaign Planning Studies
- Prospect Research for Key Donors
Results You’ll See:
- Clear insights into what’s working and where to improve
- Actionable data to guide your next steps
- Confidence in your organization’s growth potential
Dream
Inspire Big Visions and Bold Missions
Engaging donors starts with a compelling vision that inspires investment. We coach your team to dream bigger and clearly articulate your organization’s impact, helping you gain donor trust and enthusiasm through authentic storytelling.
How We Empower Your Vision:
- Annual and Campaign Messaging Development
- Case Messaging for Donor Communications
- Crafting Aspirational Impact Narratives
Results You’ll See:
- Transformative messaging that attracts donors
- Alignment around your “why” and what’s next
- Donors who believe in your vision and outcomes
Plan
Chart a Strategic Roadmap for Donor Success
We work with you to create a tailored, results-driven fundraising plan that builds stronger relationships with donors and exceeds revenue targets. Every strategy we create connects your goals with the actions that matter most.
How We Help You Plan:
- Strategic Development Planning
- Annual Giving and Major Gift Strategy
- Donor Engagement and Stewardship Programs
Results You’ll See:
- Clear, step-by-step strategies that drive results
- Stronger donor loyalty and increased fundraising capacity
- Confidence in your team’s next steps toward growth
Do
Turn Your Plan Into Action With Expert Support
Success requires action—and your board, staff, and leadership must work together to pave the way forward. We help you implement your strategy, build capacity, and empower your team to achieve fundraising goals.
How We Help You Execute:
- Comprehensive Board Training and Donor Engagement
- Volunteer Program Development and Support
- Staff Coaching and Leadership Readiness
Results You’ll See:
- Fully engaged staff and board members committed to your mission
- Sustainable donor relationships that deliver exceptional results
- Team confidence in executing the plan with maximum impact
The Windmill Hill Consulting Difference
Growing a fundraising strategy is no easy feat, but we have been doing it for a
combined 50 years, raising hundreds of millions of dollars for causes ourselves.
Data Analysis & Industry Research
All of our recommendations are informed by data analysis, proven practices, and industry research. We rely on your giving and donor trends and what we’ve been learning in the sector to make the most strategic decisions for your fundraising growth.
Relationships
We value the relationships we have with our clients. Our clients trust our experience, curiosity, and candor. We offer informed and honest analysis and recommendations grounded in research, data, and practicality.
Flexibility
We adapt our work based on what the client may need most. We adopt a growth mindset and help you plan for an array of opportunities.
Every engagement with Windmill Hill Consulting starts with an in-depth Assessment and builds through each of these proven stages. Together, they ensure long-term donor growth and measurable results unique to your organization’s needs.
OUR CLIENTS
Our nonprofit clients serve communities all over the country and the world.
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