Who are our clients?

Our clients have included major universities, social services agencies, nonprofit medical organizations, church-affliated primary schools, and other nonprofit organizations.

We work with nonprofits and charities who want to:

• Start new fundrising programs
• Audit their current fundrising program
• Improve their fundrising program by developing an effective fundrising plan
• Add a planned giving program to their fundrising capabilities
• Educate the Board and donors about planned giving

How do we work with our clients?

• Provide personal, hands-on attention to each clients needs
• Provide services tailored to the unique characteristics and goals of each organization
• Design a fundraising plan that outlines the process for accomplishing the client's goals
• Prepare a mutually agreed upon Service Agreement detailing the services that will be provided, the timeline from beginning to completion of the projected work, and the cost involved in the project
• Provide regular progress reports

We believe developing and stewarding the donor relationship should always be controlled by the charity.

How do we charge for our services?

• Fees for services are charged on a project rather than hourly basis.
• Your organization contracts for only those services you select.
• The services to be provided and the compensation for those services are determined and agreed upon at the initiation of the engagement.

Services on Retainer

If a nonprofit needs ongoing support and advice outside our regular services, our consulting services can be provided on a retainer basis. On-going advisory services are provided as needed and might cover a broad range of organizational topics including Board development, resolution of human resource issues, creative writing projects, or other topics identified by the leadership team. A monthly retainer fee is charged.

To view a detailed list of consulting services, see our  Services page.

To arrange for a one hour free consultation or to receive a confidential estimate of services for your organization, please feel free to Contact Us. 

Downey Associates, LLC does not sell financial products, receive referral fees from associated professional advisors or accept commissions for completed gifts. We do not offer legal, financial or tax advice to nonprofit organizations or their donors. Donors considering a planned or major gift and all parties involved in facilitating a planned or major gift are urged to seek advice from their professional advisors.