Services
We offer a range of services to best meet the fundraising needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on creating customizable relationships to offer our clients exactly what they need at a fair price. No more, no less. At Mida Associates we're not afraid to say no. We only work with clients who meet two specific criteria: 1) Their work supports a cause that we believe in, and 2) They are in a position where we are confident that our help will produce a significant result.
Events Management
We work closely with our clients to create the events that get them noticed. Events can be stressful and often cost more than they should, which eats away at the net profit that organizations rely on to carry out their respective missions. Mida Associates can design, organize, promote, and manage your next fundraising event with a low cost and a high personal touch.
Our Events Management Services include:
| Date Selection | We check your preferred date(s) against other major events, Congressional schedules, holidays, etc. |
| Venue Brainstorming and Scouting | We determine the location that will best meet your needs |
| Venue Management | We secure the best rate and services at each venue |
| Contracting Outside Vendors | We arrange catering, A/V, interpreter services, and other needs |
| Speakers and VIPs | We find the people who will attract your members and make your event stand out |
| Securing Sponsorships | We help strategize around corporate and major donor support to underwrite the event and further fund your organization |
| Invitation Management | We advise on the creation and dissemination of email invitations, reminders, and alerts |
| Attendance Management | We track RSVPs, answer guest questions, and provide guest accommodations |
| Day-Of Event Management | We oversee check-in, speaker schedules, and guest needs |
Individual Donor Strategy
Individual donors can be some of the most powerful supporters for nonprofits. While their individual gifts may be smaller on average than grants or corporate contributions, individual contributions add up quickly. Furthermore, they do not come with the same restrictions as grants and corporate donations. We can help you steward these donors to achieve a diversified revenue portfolio.
Our Individual Donor Strategy Services include:
| Evaluation of Current Trends | We examine how you currently interact with individual donors to determine areas for improvement |
| Messaging and Outreach Recommendations | We offer advice on specific language and messaging to achieve specific ends as well as advice on segmentation and targeting to get the most out of your communications |
| Database Evaluation | We assess your current database management systems and recommend methods to more smoothly steward this process in the future |
| Campaign Counsel and Management | We advise on specific email or direct mail campaigns to match specific events or campaigns run by your organization |
Major Donor Program Management
Major donors are a critical aspect of a diversified revenue portfolio and can be valuable allies to non-profit organizations. Mida Associates can help you cultivate these powerful donors by creating a system to attract these donors, draw them into the organization, and maintain meaningful contact in order to ensure continued support.
Our Major Donor Program Management Services include:
| Needs Assessment | We determine what role a Major Donor Program will play in the financial future of your organization based on your current donor outreach and membership status |
| Identification of Early Supporters | We identify the members of your organization who are likely to pledge support to the Major Donor Program immediately in order to guarantee a strong program launch |
| Brainstorm Program Name and Branding | We offer advice on names, tag-lines, themes, and branding to ensure a strong, recognizable, and timeless program |
| Draft Materials | We work with our partners to create attractive and powerful materials to advertise and support your program |
| Target List Creation | We find the people who are likely to join your program in order to guarantee continued program growth |
| Coordinate Program Launch | We organize and create launch materials to communicate with your members through email, social media, and other means of communication |
| Program Maintenance | We stand by what we launch and will help you maintain strong relationships with your major donors |
Corporate Stewardship
Corporate America is a strong supporter of the non-profit world and can be a critical stakeholder in helping organizations move to the next level. Mida Associates can craft a strategy to help you pursue new corporate donors and improve your relationship with current corporate donors in order to maximize benefits.
Our Corporate Stewardship Services include:
| Evaluation | We examine your current corporate relationships and systems of communication to identify opportunities for stronger, more frequent contact |
| Representation | We foster relationships with corporate donors on your behalf and can arrange face-to-face meetings if desired or necessary |
| Increased Engagement | We brainstorm opportunities for your organization to work with your corporate supporters more closely and in ways other than direct financial contributions |
| Donation Management | We advise you on corporate contribution contracts and manage donation pledges on your behalf |
| Secure New Funding | We identify potential corporate supporters and help you engage them to begin building a relationship with your organization |
Executive Recruiting
We recognize that fundraising through consultants may only be a temporary solution for some of our clients. As such, we draw on the networks and connections we have established while working as development professionals to find full-time Development Directors, Vice Presidents of Development, and Executive Directors for your organization.
Our Executive Recruiting Services include:
| Determining Your Needs | We work with you to identify gaps in the staffing of your organization and recommend the best way to fill those gaps |
| Job Description Creation | We can help you accurately describe what you are looking for in an employee in order to find the best candidates |
| Aggressive Searching | We go beyond simply relying on traditional means to find job candidates and also use our networks to find qualified people we know who will be a good fit for your organization |
| Trial Period | We stand behind the recommendations we make, but if a placement does not work out we guarantee a replacement at no extra cost to you |
| Partnership Connection | We can connect your needs with our partner executive recruiter to expand the pool of applicants and guarantee a stronger fit for your organization |
Board Cultivation
An engaged Board of Directors is essential for a strong organization. Board Members can draw on their experience and networks to benefit your organization. Mida Associates can help train your Board to become strong fundraisers and advocates for your organization.
Our Board Cultivation Services include:
| Evaluation | We examine your organization’s current relationship with your Board and their relationship to fundraising in order to make meaningful recommendations |
| Brainstorm Activities | We assist in finding ways for the Board to be more active in your organization’s operations, including serving as speakers, making connections to new potential individual or corporate donors, volunteering, and more |
| Facilitate Contact | We help facilitate meaningful and efficient communication between organization’s ED and other directors and the Board |
| Streamline Board Approval | We help organize systems to increase decision-making efficiency on spending or programs when necessary |
| Fundraising Training | We provide training sessions and information to members of your Board to better prepare them to gather support for your organization |
| Implementation of Give-or-Get Model | We encourage adopting this model that mandates Board giving, either through financial or in-kind contributions |