General Services
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General Services

Feasibility Study
Testing a plan in the community can lead to a more focused and successful fundraising effort. Involving key community members and obtaining their input prior to launching a campaign can help spot potential obstacles, predict financial support and identify campaign leaders. The Breton Group helps develop a realistic and compelling case for support, conducts one-on-one interviews with individuals key to the project and recommends specific steps to create a clear path to campaign success


Capital Campaign Counsel
Raising significant philanthropic dollars for new facilities, debt retirement, endowment funds and other major projects requires strong leadership, a sound organization and a well-conceived campaign plan that appropriately reflects the nonprofit’s culture. The Breton Group guides campaigns through leadership recruitment, development of effective communications strategies, identification and implementation of solicitation strategies, training volunteers to make solicitation calls and appropriate follow-up methods.

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Grant Writing
Foundations can be a significant source of funding for nonprofit programs, operations and special projects. The Breton Group assists organizations in navigating the large network of family, corporate and community foundations in Michigan, identifying the best potential funding prospects for each project, and developing compelling and thorough proposals that express an organization’s unique mission and needs. The end result can be the beginning of important and lasting relationships with grant makers.

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Resource Development Planning
The objectives of resource development planning are identifying and capitalizing on funding opportunities to meet organizational program goals. Both newer nonprofits in need of a comprehensive approach to funding and older organizations in need of a development “tune-up” will benefit from The Breton Group’s customized, focused approach to development planning.

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