Starting from Square One? One Solution is in the Staffing
L. Scott Schultz, President
May 2010

Being the new kid on the block or the smallest kid in the playground is not always fun. The same holds true for smaller organizations seeking to raise funds in the nonprofit playing field. But in either scenario, there is no reason to get discouraged. The journey forward begins with understanding where you stand, and taking the first step.

Yes, there are challenges. As a newer or smaller organization, or both, you may need to raise immediate funds while starting up your development program. Also, you may not yet have the experience of other, well-established organizations to create and implement a strategic development and fundraising program. However, sizing up your situation is necessary to moving forward. And in the short term, taking advantage of cost-effective services like interim staffing will help tremendously.

A thoughtfully considered staffing solution – which S&W offers – will bring you the critical development expertise and back office administration support your budding organization needs – at an affordable price. By supplementing your own efforts with experienced development practitioners working for you as interim staff, a smaller organization can close the gap and become a serious force among the larger organizations in the game.

Schultz & Williams is a national consulting firm based in Philadelphia; providing management, fundraising and marketing consulting for nonprofit organizations, along with full-service direct marketing, database and creative/production services.