Advancing an Organization During Challenging Economic Times

1) A newly created healthcare organization in Southern Maine with no board, no donors/database and no advancement staff worked on strategic issues, such as board development, campaign planning, messaging, and an organizational and feasibility study.

With a strong case and committed leadership, early champions were identified and brought on board, new friends were introduced and the power of personal connections created a buzz for the organization. Its planning work during the downturn in the economy allowed it to be ready when things started to improve. It recruited a strong board, completed a campaign and built a new facility, raising more than $5 million as a “start-up” enterprise.