We wrap up our Summer Break Series tomorrow with key takeaways from each episode. Tune in as we bring the full donor cycle together! And, it's not too late - keep your questions coming by completing the form in the link! https://hubs.ly/Q02JcDTH0
Mission Advancement
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
McKinney, Texas 993 followers
Fund your mission. For good.
About us
Fundraising complexities overwhelm many nonprofit leaders. Mission Advancement simplifies the process with people-centered fundraising consulting so organizations experience less strain while successfully funding their mission for good. Our team brings development experience working inside nonprofits. Since 2007, Mission Advancement helped hundreds of organizations create people-centered fundraising strategies to significantly grow their mission. Learn more about our transformational approach to self-sustaining fundraising at MissionAdvancement.com.
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http://www.missionadvancement.com
External link for Mission Advancement
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- McKinney, Texas
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Planning Studies, Capital Campaign Consulting, Funding Diagnostics- Development Check Up, Board Development and Training, Educational Seminars, Annual Fund Growth, and Strategic Planning
Locations
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Primary
7300 SH-121 SB
410
McKinney, Texas 75070, US
Employees at Mission Advancement
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Schuyler Lehman
Founder and Chairman, Mission Advancement Professionals (MAP)
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Katie McKinley Schlieve
Non-Profit Fundraising Professional
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Tom McCabe
Artist Relations Manager
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Tim Connor, M.Ed, CFRE
Advancing strategies and creating solutions to help individuals, Christian schools, and non-profits unleash generosity within their community.
Updates
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It's the Opening Ceremony! The commercial breaks during the parade of athletes make a great opportunity to catch up on our Summer Break Series - Olympics Edition. Turn from the five rings of the world to the five rings of the donor cycle! And, tell us...how do our torch bearers compare? First 5 episodes linked here: https://hubs.ly/Q02J3p2c0
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Are you wondering if a planning study is necessary - worth the time and expense? Join us live for our next webinar where we have a practical conversation with Tim Holland, Head of School at Caldwell Academy in North Carolina. Tim shares his experience following Caldwell's planning study - how he determined the need for a study, the insights the study provided and how it has shaped Caldwell's ongoing campaign. Join us to gain practical information on what can be a daunting decision! We will discuss the true value of a study, when it is and is not necessary, and the practical information a study will reveal. Registration link here: https://hubs.ly/Q02HYStC0
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You've done it. You've received a financial gift from your donor. Now what? Watch Episode 5: Stewarding Donors to learn how even though it's the last step, the stakes are high, maybe the highest. Stewardship is... - More than saying thank you - Your opportunity to creatively demonstrate how a gift was utilized - The key to avoiding donor fatigue (aka donor neglect) This week, Schuyler Lehman is joined by fan-favorite J. Scott Taylor, MBA, and Natalie Voigts, MBA, making her Mission Advancement Summer Break debut! Watch now for top tips to avoid one and done donations and ensure your donors are stewarded to become consistent, life-long supporters of your mission! Ep. 5 linked here: https://hubs.ly/Q02HzVhv0
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Do you love the cultivation stage but stall with what comes next? Do you squirm a bit when it comes to the ask? Many nonprofit leaders do! In Episode 4: Soliciting donors of our Summer Break Series, Schuyler Lehman, Tim Connor, M.Ed, CFRE, and J. Scott Taylor, MBA break down all you need to know about effective solicitation: - When should we ask? - Who should make the ask? - Does the setting of the ask matter? - Can I leave the ask open-ended? Tune in now for top tips to bring ease to and avoid the big blunders of the very important solicitation stage in the donor cycle. Make your next ask with confidence! Episode 4: https://hubs.ly/Q02GDCbJ0
Summer Break Season 3: Episode 4
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What is the first step to cultivation? Tune in to listen to Tracy Cain as she shares some best practices for how to get to know your donors. Keep your questions coming this summer and stay tuned for next week's episode on Solicitation!
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This week's episode of our Summer Break Series gets into the heart of your work with donors! The third ring of our donor cycle - Cultivate - is where you really dig deep to connect with your donors. It's critical and oftentimes the most fun and rewarding. So, what is donor cultivation and how do you do it well? Watch Episode 3 now to learn: - Why this stage of the donor cycle is the difference maker - Creative ideas to cultivate donor relationships - How to know if you've been successful - The two things needed to cultivate well Episode linked here: https://hubs.ly/Q02FKkw_0
Summer Break: Cultivating Prospects - Mission Advancement
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Summer Break Episode 2: Qualifying prospects is live on our website! In case you missed it, last week we looked at what you should do after you've identified your prospects. How do you assess? What information are you looking for and where do you find it? Tune in to discover how to effectively qualify and prioritize your prospects! Episode 2 linked here: https://hubs.ly/Q02FKvTD0
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