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Greetings
from Michelle
Whiting & Associates!
We
are excited to send
you our first newsletter
and look forward to
your feedback. We hope
you find this informative
and helpful.
Each
issue will contain a
short article, spotlight
a client and their programs
and provide tips for
your organization from
our team. This issue
contains:
1.
A
New Way to Think
- Hiring Development
staff that will provide
immediate revenue is
difficult and in today's
econonmic times, risky.
We outline an alternative
strategy.
2.
Client
Spotlight
- Orange Coast Interfaith
Shelter
3.
MWA's
Monthly Tips
Enjoy
our newsletter!
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A
New Way to Think
 During
these volatile economic
times, non-profit leaders
realize investing in
their development and
fundraising efforts
is essential to ensuring
the current and future
success of their organization.
But many of these leaders,
perhaps you, are concerned
with the significant
costs required to market
for development positions
as well as interview
and train new personnel
- you hope the new hire
will be a lasting and
positive addition to
the team.
Let's
be honest - it's
a gamble when you hire
new staff. Will they
work out? Can we afford
to invest in full time
personnel right now?
How can we be assured
that your new team member
will deliver?
It's
OK. These concerns are
valid.
Michelle
Whiting & Associates
would like to offer
you an alternative strategy.
We are recognized as
premier consultants
in the non-profit industry
and have over 15 years
of proven success at
stewarding large and
immediate gifts for
our clients. In addition,
we have established
trusted relationships
with some of the leading
philanthropic institutions
across the country -
we speak directly with
the decision
makers when advocating
for your organization.
We
are results driven and
have experience with
countless segments of
the non-profit sector:
Arts & Culture,
Health and Human Services
and Youth and Family
Advocacy.
Now
more than ever, non-profit
organizations must be
strategic with their
financial planning.
Michelle Whiting &
Associates can help
you achieve your short
and long term development
goals in a unique and
client-focused way;
your goals become our
goals.
If
your organization seeks
to grow in capacity
or capital, or is perhaps
looking for strategic
and creative ways to
find new funding, then
we believe you found
a solution. Our team.
We
invite you to contact
us and begin finding
ways to ensure your
financial success. Michelle
Whiting & Associates
offers solutions to
your non-profit concerns
and funding for your
programs at a time when
both are frustrating
to find.
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Client
Spotlight
In
1981, the Orange Coast
Interfaith Shelter (OCIS)
was founded to address
the seemingly simple
needs of homeless families.
At that time, providing
just the tangibles -
food, housing and clothing
appeared to be enough.
They quickly realized
that much more was needed.
Today,
OCIS has evolved into
a multifaceted emergency
shelter and transitional
housing program addressing
long range needs from
shelter to counseling
to independece. As one
of the oldest and largest
shelters in Orange County,
OCIS serves more than
2,000 individuals each
year. OCIS is structured
to respond in a proactive
manner to the needs
of families and, as
a result has been able
to expand programs and
facilities in a fiscally
responsible manner.
We are proud to have
OCIS as a client and
are honored to have
been a part of their
growth in recent years.
Laura Miller, Executive
Director states, "Michelle
and her team have consistently
guided our agency through
the unavoidable transitions
in today's changing
nonprofit world. All
nonprofit organizations
must make investments
in order to maintain
success in their communities
and the populations
they serve, fulfilling
their mission statement
and surviving the unpredictability
of funding."
Thank
you Laura! It has been
a pleasure working with
you and your team.
Visit Orange
Coast Interfaith Shelter
and get to know this
incredible organization.
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MWA's
Tips for Success
 With
many non-profits ending
the fiscal year in June
(which is rapdily approaching),
MWA recommends you answer
the following questions
with your Development
team and Board:
1.
How much did it cost
your organization to
put on events last year?
Specifically, how much
did you raise and more
importantly, how much
did you spend? If the
percentage is greater
that 35%, you may want
to analyze your spending
as this number is a
signficant indicator
when large foundations
are considering funding
your program.
2.
MWA feels that even
in today's tough
economy, non profits
must still look to the
future. How many new
foundation targets are
you planning to approach
in the next fiscal year
and what are your strategies?
Can you effectively
outline how your organization
is weathering the economic
downturn without compromising
your mission?
3.
What will our Board
look like next year?
What are the strengths?
What are the weaknesses?
How many new Board members
will you be inviting
to join your organization
next year? Why specifically
will you be asking them?
We
are prepared to help
you answer the above
with stategies that
respect the unique culture
of your organization.
Let
us help you ensure a
successful future.
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We hope you have found
our first newsletter
helpful. As always,
please consider contacting
us to discuss your
non-profit needs.
Our team stands ready
to assist you in meeting
your financial and
organizational goals.
Sincerely,
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