Resource Development Coach
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I Understand You.
I know that nonprofit budgets are lean, that donated funds are precious, and that you need real results. Now.
I'll help you get it done with your existing staff and my support. We'll move quickly to get results and maximize your resources.
Based on the results and our interaction together, you'll feel like you hired a high-paid VP of Development-- but without all the costs and risks.
Together, we'll find out fundraising can be rewarding and even fun!
Development, not Fund-Raising
I believe in helping organizations develop effective relationships with their donors and volunteers, and that donors make their own choices about what, when, and how to give. The word “fund-raising” hints that we are simply extracting funds, without including the humanity and agency of the donors and recipients.
Coach, not Just Consult
Like an athletic coach, your success matters to me. I coach you to increase your own capacity to build relationships and maximize long term growth.
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Fundraisers with 500 Hats
Philanthropic organizations today need results that bring them to the next level of success. Unfortunately, many nonprofits cannot afford the ever increasing full-time salaries of experienced major gifts professionals.
So, they do the best they can--driven by a CEO or Executive Director who is extremely capable and passionate about the cause, but uncertain about navigating the fundraising world. They struggle to motivate a board who doesn't understand or embrace their role in fundraising. They ask one person to wear many hats at once--Marketing, Public Relations, Chief Operating Officer, Database Adminstrator, AND Fundraiser.
Typical Nonprofit Fundraiser
Service Focused on Results
Create a Case
I'll dig deep into your organization, listen and learn, and evaluate current messaging for donors. Together, we'll ask why? and so what? until we get to the root reasons a donor could be excited to give to your organization. Then, with your input, I'll create a simple, compelling explanation for donors to give to your cause.
Prepare the People
I can train and motivate the board, with action-oriented follow-up techniques to help staff and volunteers follow through on their ideas.
Find the Donors
We'll review your organization's connections and together create an actionable list of people who can make a difference for your cause.
Secure the Dollars
We'll work together to create contact plans, reach out to specific people who already care about your cause, and even visit people together. I will coach you along every step, from identifying the donor and planning the approach, practicing phone calls together, preparing proposals, and even making personal ask visits. I'll even remind you about action items we committed to together.
Create Long-term Capacity
I'll help you create stewardship and involvement processes that ensure donors are thrilled with their wise investment. I'll continue to work with you as long as you're interested and we're producing results together.
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"Varden is one of those "get it done" type individuals you can count on. When given a task, he has a quick understanding, a great attitude, 
and a work ethic that assures it will be accomplished down to the smallest detail."
Kyle Tresner
Associate Vice President for Development
Utah Valley University