KMA has worked with more than one hundred charities and not-for-profits since 1995. Our clients have taught us a lot!
We offer you specialized fundraising and communications knowledge backed by deep experience and a fresh perspective on your challenges.
Your success is our greatest satisfaction. We always promote choices that permanently raise your capacity. And we care about the other things that matter to you – your culture, your values and your mission.
How do we succeed in a Capital Campaign?
Find out how to prepare well, and implement a strong, successful campaign.
How do we raise more money this year?
Take stock with an Annual Fund Audit and build a realistic Annual Fund Plan.
What will make our case compelling to donors?
Build your case, demonstrate impact and strengthen commitments to your mission.
How do we communicate more powerfully?
Intentional review driving strategy and creative can enhance your appeal.
What do our supporters really think of us?
Research among your constituency and stakeholders can pay big dividends.
How do I grow as a fundraiser?
Do you need some guidance for you or your staff? KMA coaching can be invaluable.
We care about the things that matter to you.
We will earn your trust
- We put your best interests first.
- We deliver what we promise.
- We avoid cookie-cutter analysis and plans. We listen to you and work with you to customize your strategy.
- We pursue all the outcomes that matter to you, not just financial ones.
- We make your staff and donors feel valued, and add to your goodwill and reputation.
- We are highly available and responsive.
- We maintain confidentiality, and treat you and your people with respect and courtesy.
Before hiring a consultant . . .
Ask yourself . . .
- Can I describe the desired outcome of the project? What are the deliverables and deadlines?
- Can I define the activities and process that will be required or do I need the consultant to do that?
- What specific skills or experience do I want in a consultant?
- Who will be our primary contact for the consultant? What are the lines of accountability?
- Who in our organization will be part of the consultation . . . senior staff, board members, program or line staff, volunteers?
- Are my colleagues and I ready to commit the time needed to do our part?
Ask your prospective consultant . . .
- Beyond the details of the proposal, ask how additional factors affect a successful consultation.
- Who will deliver the proposed services and what are their specific qualifications?
- How do you deal with unexpected tasks that arise during a project?
- What developments or factors might lead to extra costs?
- How do you help keep a project on the timetable?
- What specifically do you expect of us?
- How does your work bring added benefit outside the project outcomes?
Make these four judgments about your prospective consultant
- Does the consultant have the skills and experience we need?
- Do they inspire trust?
- Do I sense they’d be committed to us?
- Are they a good fit for our people and culture?
How we set our fees
We start with conversation. We first want the opportunity to learn about your organization and its needs. Then we can help you sharpen your request for services, and finally, propose how we think KMA can help. KMA doesn’t typically bill by the hour or day. Instead, most of our proposals include a total cost for the services offered.
- We quote fees as part of a customized proposal we prepare for you.
- Our fees reflect the time we estimate will be required, and the level of engagement you want.
- We strongly prefer to quote a complete price for the package of services we offer you, and then we do what it takes to deliver.
- We have never asked a client to pay additional fees for any project that stays within its specified scope.
- We are flexible on how services are configured and delivered.
- There is no cost or obligation to you to receive a proposal from KMA.