Direct Connection
Service Area: We provide services nationally.
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Direct Connection's Sr. Analytics team is ready to review your organizations campaigns from concept to results and provide back to you a performance analysis study of what worked and did not. Was the envelope teaser off? Did you miss the mark with the offer and call to action? Perhaps you used the wrong photo?
We will do a deep dive into the past "control" packages and test packages you have to identify new and exciting offers that will generate a higher ROI for your organization.
Direct Connection is well versed in reviewing your brand and message to make sure your on point and communicating with your donors and constituents in the most effective manner possible. From our review we will prepare a study and recommendations on the best course in moving forward to get the message out as strongly as possible.
Direct Connection is able to take your database and prepare it for maximum postal savings prior to mail offering NCOA and CASS services. We are also able to assist you in the data pull to ensure your appeal for support is using the proper suggested gift requests. Is this appeal going to use last gift on record or single largest gift? Who is the target audience and based on that what is the proper gift request and should it include an upgrade logic table?
The database within your organization is probably the most expensive item you own and is very valuable so be sure information going into it is relevant and accurate at all times. As they say, Junk In is Junk Out!
Direction Connection is a full service agency offering pre-creative concept strategy, creative design and copy writing, assistance with database selection and donor segmentation, print, production and full mail services and backend campaign analysis.
We create annual appeals, newsletters, annual reports, capital campaign reports, you name it and we can assist in the design creation and printing.
Direct Connection is a full service direct response agency offering service in mail, on-line, radio, TV, outdoor, movie-screen ads, you name it and we can assist you in the creation and implementation of your strategy.
Direct Connection is a full-service agency providing state of the art creative strategy, social media positioning, in-house digital printing, offset printing, bindery, prepress, data services, and complete mailing services and backend data-driven analytics of campaigns. Our team of Strategic Advisors empowers your cause with informed decisions that enable you to optimize your fundraising strategy by focusing on what works — and adjusting what doesn’t through an integrated review process.
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Contact: Greg Helton
Phone: 909 392-2334
Website: http://www.directconnectionmail.com
Mirenda & Associates
Service Area: We typically serve the Pacific and Rocky Mountain regions, but can work with clients in the Midwest as well
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Our campaign management engagements are structured to provide the most efficient and effective counsel needed by the client, depending upon the results of the philanthropic market study, particularly the internal assessment portion.
Key elements of our campaign management are:
1. Oversee and Facilitate the Enlistment of a Cadre of Campaign Leadership
Volunteers
2. Create a Comprehensive Campaign Plan and Timetable
3. Oversee and Facilitate all Major Gift Solicitations.
4. Oversee the Creation and Production of all Campaign Collateral Materials.
5. Oversee all Campaign Support Functions
While there is no standard formula for every client, our comprehensive approach helps your organization focus on solutions that strengthen your long-term financial viability.
Program Development
The foundation of a successful fund-raising program lies in the investment you make in its continuing development.
Have you established sound, effective and ethical development office policies and procedures? Are you recruiting solid development staff and implementing the right mix of solicitation methods for your organization?
Development Program Assessments
Let Mirenda & Associates help identity opportunities for improvement that will put you on a path for increased success. We will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your development office programs and activities in relation to your goals. We will evaluate your annual giving program, including your direct mail, major gifts, volunteer-led programs, web-based fundraising and other sources of revenue and recommend effective ways to expand and diversify current revenue streams.
Strategic Planning
The most successful and far-reaching institutional advancement programs are guided by carefully developed strategic plans, ensuring that each facet of the program supports overarching goals. Guided by a clear plan, every board and staff member better understands the importance of his or her role and actions in implementing the key elements of the plan.
A far-reaching project like this should be board led. It is their responsibility, working with staff leadership, to recognize when a new, refreshing look at the organization’s future is necessary, and to take the appropriate steps to ensure it is carried out. It is one of the most important of the Ten Basic Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board.
Drawing on almost 100 years of collective fundraising and institutional advancement experience, Mirenda & Associates uses the Board Self-Assessment results to assist board leadership in recognizing when a strategic planning initiative should be carried out and guides them through the comprehensive process. Then, we work closely with board and staff leadership to develop a carefully researched and executed strategic plan that serves as the road map for all capital, annual and planned fundraising and other efforts to enhance the organization’s public standing.
Our strategic planning studies have the following objectives:
• To assess thoroughly the comprehensive development and public awareness programs and create detailed recommendations to maximize their effectiveness;
• To strengthen and develop board fundraising awareness and effectiveness;
• To enhance the impact of fundraising communication and advancement materials and plans.
Typically requiring 2-3 months to complete, a Mirenda & Associates strategic planning study evaluates the relationships an organization has with community leaders and prospective major donors. By outlining how valuable partnerships with key individuals can be maintained and improved, we are able to provide your board, administrative leaders and development staff with the facts they need to improve the scope, structure and effectiveness of your fundraising program.
Recruiting and educating the right mix of people for your board is essential to achieving goals, expanding vision and sustaining organizational success. Mirenda & Associates provides a solid foundation through the following services:
Comprehensive Board Self Evaluation
Working in conjunction with Board Source, the Washington, DC, organization that is the recognized leader in nonprofit board leadership that supports, trains, and educates nonprofit leaders from across the country and throughout the world, Mirenda & Associates can conduct a Board Self-Assessment (BSA). The BSA builds the foundation for establishing board development priorities and motivating board members, individually and collectively, to strengthen the full board’s governance performance and practices. Let us assist you in charting the future of your organization.
Recruitment
With a proven track record of developing national boards and chapter networks, we provide sound strategies to attract, recruit and effectively involve volunteers at the board level.
Enrichment
The current environment requires that board members are more knowledgeable than ever yet remain objective in their analysis of the organization. Increasingly, board members must take charge of their own development and training. Once the right board is in place, it is then critical that all members are equipped to carry out their governance, fiduciary and fundraising responsibilities.
Using the results of the Board Self-Assessment, Mirenda & Associates works directly with key individuals to empower them to best represent the interests of the organization, its clients and its donors. Further, we can help each member understand the right questions to ask, the most important indicators to monitor and when to advocate for constructive change.
Wealth Screening and Prospect Research
We work with the most effective electronic screening services to find the very best prospects for you, thereby eliminating hundreds of hours of staff time. We know that obtaining a major gift is 90% preparation and 10% execution, and nothing is more important than knowing as much as possible about your prospects. Our experienced prospect research specialist has access to the critical databases that contain relevant data about your potential and will work to isolate the unique information that is key to a successful solicitation. All data is then assembled into concise, detailed reports, providing you with a complete financial and personal profile.
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Contact: Ronald F. Mirenda
Email: ron@mirendaassoc.com
Phone: 303-601-5464
Website: https://www.mirendaassociates.com
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indinero
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Streamline your financial operations with our comprehensive online bookkeeping solutions. From meticulous record-keeping to insightful reporting, we provide the tools and expertise you need to make informed business decisions. Let us handle the numbers so you can focus on growing your business.
Why Opt for Virtual Bookkeeping Services?
The value of professional bookkeeping services is undeniable. Virtual bookkeeping is essential for business efficiency, from maintaining accurate financial records to providing timely insights. Outsourcing these services offers added advantages:
Real-time financial data for informed decision-making and reporting readiness.
Enhanced efficiency with cloud-based accounting solutions and automation.
Peace of mind with ensured accuracy, compliance, and up-to-date financial records.
Online bookkeeping services integrate seamlessly into your business operations and budget. Geography isn’t relevant anymore. Expertise is.
The value of professional accounting services is undeniable. Outsourced accounting is essential for business efficiency, from maintaining accurate financial records to providing strategic insights. Partnering with indinero offers added advantages:
Comprehensive financial oversight for informed decision-making and reporting readiness.
Enhanced efficiency with advanced accounting solutions and industry expertise.
Peace of mind with ensured accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial guidance.
Indinero's accounting services integrate seamlessly into your business operations and growth strategy.
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Email: marketing@indinero.com
Website: https://www.indinero.com/
Cassowary Productions
Service Area: We are based in the Bay Area but often travel nationally and internationally.
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Cassowary productions was started by Quinn Costello as a one stop shop for non-fiction storytelling. From independent documentary to non-profit to corporate projects…no project is too small or too ambitious. We’ve worked with documentary clients like Disney Plus, HBO and Independent Lens and non-profits from Planned Parenthood, Goldman Environmental Prize and The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts. Quinn is also available for hire for producing, field producing, editing and beyond. Get in touch, and have Cassowary help tell your story.
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Contact: Quinn Costello
Email: cassowaryprod@gmail.com
Phone: 5109106824
Website: http://www.cassowaryproductions.com
Idea Hall
Service Area: While our headquarters are rooted in Orange County, our team operates nationally with team members based in Southern California, New York, Houston and Nashville.
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Data is everything! With access to your platforms, our team can integrate all your marketing, advertising and PR reporting to create a one-stop, fully integrated dashboard. We can provide custom performance data on:
• Site traffic, conversions and other website KPIs
• Social media impressions, followers and engagement
• Media coverage
• Email campaign performance
• Advertising campaigns
• And more.
Idea Hall offers comprehensive services designed to streamline and enhance marketing efforts across various channels. Our team excels in strategic planning, creative development, and data-driven execution of campaigns to achieve targeted business objectives. Our proven phased approach includes market research, audience analysis, and multi-channel outreach, ensuring cohesive and impactful messaging. Additionally, being data-driven, we provide detailed analytics and performance tracking, allowing for real-time adjustments and optimization. With expertise in digital marketing, public relations, and traditional advertising, we act as a pivotal partner in driving brand awareness, engagement, and conversion rates.
Idea Hall is a powerful fusion of branding, PR, marketing and integrated communications. We believe in the power of ideas to transform business and change lives. With experts across branding, public relations, social media, advertising, digital and content creation, we create programs that help our clients find the right solutions for achieving their objectives. As an insight-driven integrated marketing communications agency, we are innovative and transformational with how we approach all work and client.
Data is everything! With access to your platforms, our team can integrate all your marketing, advertising and PR reporting to create a one-stop, fully integrated dashboard. We can provide custom performance data on:
• Site traffic, conversions and other website KPIs
• Social media impressions, followers and engagement
• Media coverage
• Email campaign performance
• Advertising campaigns
• And more.
From crafting creative concepts to designing campaign assets, infographics, data visualizations, publications, social post templates, newsletters, magazine ads, and more, Idea Hall's creative team excels in innovative explorations to make your brand shine. We specialize in transforming complex data into visually compelling and easily understandable formats. By leveraging advanced design techniques, creative thinking, and a deep understanding of information hierarchy, we ensure that information is not only aesthetically pleasing but also effectively communicates key messages. This enhances the accessibility and engagement of the content, making it easier for audiences to digest and act upon the information presented.
Branding is also one of Idea Hall's fortes. With decades of experience in creating and managing brands of all sizes, our team is ready to dive in and bring your brand to life. Our comprehensive branding development services includes:
• Brand Strategy
• Archetype development
• What, Why, Way or Vision, Mission, Values development
• Brand white space analysis and unique positioning
• Brand hierarchy
• Naming
• Corporate/Product Identity (logo)
• Property/Destination Identity (logo)
• Look & feel design
• Photographic style design
• Voice and tone development
• Audio brand, audio monikers, jingles
• Brand style guide
• Brand management and consulting
• Collateral Materials
Idea Hall develops and manages online fundraising initiatives to creatively and effectively maximize donor engagement and contributions. Our services include creating compelling digital content, designing user-friendly donation platforms, and implementing targeted email and social media campaigns. By leveraging advanced analytics and donor segmentation, our team strives to optimize campaign strategies to reach and resonate with specific donor groups. We also provide detailed performance tracking and reporting, allowing for real-time adjustments and enhanced campaign effectiveness.
Idea Hall orchestrates seamless and memorable events tailored to meet specific client objectives. Whether it's a public or private event, a launch, a conference, a celebration, a seminar, or a webinar, our services include comprehensive event design, logistical coordination, vendor management, and on-site execution. Additionally, we excel in media relations, ensuring your event garners the right publicity by reaching out to relevant media outlets and influencers. By leveraging our expertise in project management, public relations, creative design, and industry relationships, our team ensures every detail is meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. With a focus on delivering exceptional experiences, Idea Hall transforms visions into reality, leaving a lasting impression on attendees.
With a strong background in communications-based programs, Idea Hall understands how important a public relations program is for any organization. Our team looks at public relations programs holistically and strategically to ensure that all tactics align to meet any strategic communications goals. Our PR services include:
• Media Relations
• Community Engagement
• Social Media
• Events
• Influencer Relations
• Stakeholder Relations
• Public Information
• Public Outreach
• Crisis / Issues Communication
• Thought Leadership
• Internal Communications
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategy and communications
Simply put, strategy is the “HOW” we will position the organization, services or product to appeal to its audiences. Idea Hall is often called on for its strategic counsel including:
• Research and data analysis
• Strategic planning / integrated marketing plan development
• Brand strategy
• PR Strategy
• Content strategy
• Lead generation strategy
• Fractional CMO consulting
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategy and consulting
• Working Genius® assessments and consulting
• Community outreach strategy
• Data Dashboard set up and analysis
The work product is confidential, but our client roster includes:
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Center’s “Non-Violence 360” product launch
• Sandra Day O’Connor Institute’s “Civics for Life” initiative
• Ignite Capital
• Goodwill Industries of Orange County
• University of California, Irvine “brand experience”
Idea Hall creates high-quality video content that effectively communicates your brand's message and captivates your audience. Our services include concept development, scriptwriting, filming, editing, motion graphics, and post-production. By leveraging state-of-the-art equipment and industry-leading techniques, our team produces engaging videos for various platforms, including social media, websites, commercials, and corporate presentations. Additionally, we offer strategic guidance on video marketing to maximize reach and impact, ensuring your videos achieve the desired results.
Idea Hall specializes in creating innovative and user-centric websites that enhance brand identity and improve user experience. Our comprehensive website design and development services include responsive design, custom development, and search engine optimization (SEO). Building on brand development and utilizing cutting-edge technologies and best practices, we ensure that every website brings the brand to life, is visually appealing, functional, and optimized for performance across all devices. Our team also provides hosting, ongoing support, and maintenance to keep your site updated and secure. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions, Idea Hall helps businesses establish a strong online presence and achieve their digital goals.
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Contact: Rebecca Hall
Email: info@ideahall.com
Phone: 714.436.0855
Website: https://ideahall.com/
Firefly Fundraising
Service Area: National
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Firefly Fundraising offers a wide spectrum of services, from team building workshops to board development and organizational restructuring, but we specialize in grants strategy and execution, including:
• Program development and planning;
• Reframing existing programs to open new funding streams;
• Strengthening program metrics;
• Target research to find both private and corporate foundations and government sources at the city, county, state, and federal level; and
• Writing and editing of grants through all phases, from relationship building to research, LOI creation, proposal submission, reporting, and more.
Firefly Fundraising maintains long-term relationships with clients who do field-leading work in areas including community services, health care, the arts, childcare, foster care and adoption, services for people with disabilities, minority advocacy, care for the elderly, homelessness, and local and international community development.
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Contact: Steven Klein
Email: steven@fireflyinc.com
Website: https://www.fireflyfundraising.com