OUR SERVICES

JGLilly Consulting is a nonprofit consultancy practice providing high-quality philanthropic and interim management services to aid organizations in achieving both short-term goals and long-term, meaningful results. Led by Jared G. Lilly, CFRE, the firm has worked with startups and established firms across the United States.

Ascribing to a model of integrated organizational effectiveness, the firm offers a comprehensive menu of nonprofit services designed to deliver customized solutions for a client’s unique circumstances. With an emphasis on the fundamentals of guiding vision, effective leadership, and holistic strategy, Lilly believes in a client-centric approach to developing bespoke plans and strategies to ensure maximum success. 

  • — Audit development framework and activities to ascertain strengths and challenges of current efforts.

    — Analyze donor topography and philanthropic markets to formulate detailed action plans geared toward fund generation and diversify revenue streams effectively.

    — Devise customized strategies and development practices based on results-driven strategic planning, multi-channel marketing, and staffing solutions for both immediate application and long-term optimization of overall fundraising operations

    — Create breakthrough tactics to convert donors to regular giving, ultimately maximizing donor lifetime yield.

    — Revitalize annual and ongoing solicitation programs, providing the client with a vast portfolio of cutting-edge fundraising strategies focused on retention and acquisition.

    — Compose impactful case statements and appeal content for annual fundraising, year-end, major gift, institutional funding, and planned giving programs.

    — Design ancillary advancement materials for integration with client’s marketing plan and content strategies.

    — Write compelling grant proposals and accompanying budgets to increase foundation and corporate giving.

    — Assist in developing lasting relationships with donors through robust renewal programs and comprehensive stewardship activities.

    — Perform post-campaign studies for future application by analyzing data and donor feedback to transform forthcoming development activities.

  • BOARD DEVELOPMENT

    — Develop recruitment plans for board members and volunteers, including codifying member and committee roles and responsibilities.

    — Facilitate board discussion and enhancements by providing ongoing guidance and assistance with identifying areas of opportunity and concern.

    — Instruct and train new board members regarding effective governance and fundraising practices.

    EXECUTIVE COACHING

    — Advise and support executive leadership on fundraising, staff development, and other administrative and management issues.

    — Guide executive leadership on building and improving individual and group relationships with the organization’s fundraising operations.

    — Coach and foster overarching philanthropic culture among all leaders, staff, and volunteers.

    STAFF TRAINING & MENTORING

    — Provide training and mentoring to development professionals at all levels to assist them in developing successful and fulfilling careers.

    — Conduct periodic workshops with all staff to ensure a cohesive front for the organization’s fundraising efforts and brand expression.

    — Coach development team members regarding new practices and guidelines within the field.

  • — Explore organizational activities and internal culture to propose customized business plans and coaching for a thriving organizational culture and holistic performance optimization.

    — Develop structural roadmaps around the client’s mission, goals, and capacities, improving infrastructure, performance, and administration via capacity building.

    — Help build internal capacity by formulating strategies for proper resource allocation and training opportunities to foster long-term success most effectively.

    — Facilitate and guide an organization through a comprehensive strategic planning process, such as conducting stakeholder interviews and diagonal-slice conversations with staff, developing a clear vision for the organization’s future, and leading workshops on proper strategic planning tactics.

  • — Build strategic workflows and execute plans for sponsorship development and solicitation.

    — Handle sponsor negotiations and all MOU needs, including contract writing, execution, and day-of event execution/management.

    — Collaborate with organizations to develop an effective and compelling fundraising journey—before, during, and after—for sponsors and the public.

    — Develop content for marketing materials, such as case statements, brochures, and social media posts for community engagement.

  • Please inquire about our other services not noted above, including:

    — Interim Executive Director and/or head of Fundraising

    — Grant Writing & General Copywriting

    — Brand Positioning & Strategy

    — Marketing & Development Department Integration

    — Database Policy & Conversion Advising

    — Special Projects Planning & Management

JGLilly Consulting offers one-time strategy assessments and consulting sessions for those who do not wish to avail themselves of our full-time services. All services begin with one-on-one sessions to address questions before commencing work.

Service and pricing inquiries should be directed to Jared G. Lilly, CFRE at jared@jglilly.com.