Philosophy
Through active listening and learning about your organization’s history and mission, its strengths and areas of needed growth, Bissell Philanthropy Services will work collaboratively with you to determine the best course of action to meet your needs. Understanding your organization is key to your future success. Suzanne can see the potential in your organization and will work with the skill sets and resources already in place as well as make recommendations to use staff, resources, and technology efficiently and effectively. Her organizational skills and creative ability will provide you with the systems and ideas for efficiently run operations, effective and unique programming, special events and communications.
Fundraising is a team effort both internally and externally. Bissell Philanthropy Services believes that an organization’s culture of philanthropy will impact its fundraising efforts. Communication between departments frequently means a cultural “change.” Change is challenging and we can show you how to begin to break down silos with program staff, education staff, senior leadership, and the board of directors. Building external relationships is equally important in order to keep your organization sustainable. “It takes a village” rule applies to non-profit fundraising as well. It is critical to design volunteer opportunities, open your board committees to non-board members, communicate and celebrate with your neighbors and spread your message through the local press. These kind of efforts result in a community of supporters.
Fundraising is a team effort both internally and externally. Bissell Philanthropy Services believes that an organization’s culture of philanthropy will impact its fundraising efforts. Communication between departments frequently means a cultural “change.” Change is challenging and we can show you how to begin to break down silos with program staff, education staff, senior leadership, and the board of directors. Building external relationships is equally important in order to keep your organization sustainable. “It takes a village” rule applies to non-profit fundraising as well. It is critical to design volunteer opportunities, open your board committees to non-board members, communicate and celebrate with your neighbors and spread your message through the local press. These kind of efforts result in a community of supporters.