How We Help
Nonprofits do incredible work, often with limited time, limited staff, and unlimited expectations. We understand that reality because we’ve lived it. “How We Help” is designed to give organizations—large or small, staffed or volunteer‑run—the practical support they need to move forward with confidence. Whether you’re planning for the future, strengthening your board, or simply trying to get everyone on the same page, we offer clear guidance and a steady hand to help you take the next step. Scroll down to see our top 12 services or let us know if you need another!
Communications
Every organization has a story to tell—but finding the right words, tone, and tools can be challenging. Whether you need help shaping your message, reviewing your social media presence, or crafting a fundraising appeal, clear communication is essential to building strong relationships with donors, clients, and the community.
Sometimes an outside perspective can reveal opportunities you may not see from the inside. Through focus groups, communications audits, and practical guidance, we help organizations understand what they’re saying—and what they want to say—to the people who matter most.
Our communication support gives you the clarity, confidence, and strategies needed to share your mission effectively and put your best foot forward.
Focus Groups
Curious about the opinions of your customers? Donors? Prospects? Considering a change in your business or organization? EAS conducts single or multiple focus groups to provide a third party assessment of the wants, needs & opinions of your supporters.
DISC Assessments
As a Certified DISC Trainer we offer workshops and customized sessions for individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and other groups seeking to build a stronger team. Contact us for more information on our DISC offerings and potential options.
Workshops & Training
EAS has conducted workshops and training on all aspects of nonprofits, plus branding, marketing, and communications for small businesses. We can tailor a training or presentation for your organization.
Development
Development looks different for every organization and every individual. For nonprofits, it may mean strengthening fundraising efforts, building donor relationships, or planning for a major initiative. For individuals, it may mean growing as a leader, improving communication, or understanding personal strengths. We support both—because strong relationships and clear direction are at the heart of meaningful progress.
Some organizations need a full development plan. Others are exploring capital campaigns, special events, or direct mail. Individuals and teams may benefit from coaching or a DISC behavioral assessment. Whatever your goals, we bring practical experience, a relationship‑centered approach, and proven tools, to help you move forward with confidence.
Development Plans
Every organization needs a development plan that drives activities of the staff and board. We work with you in establishing the plan with appropriate goals and desired outcomes. Establishing the best way for your organization to increase donors and donations.
Special Event Analysis
Just how "special" is your special event? We will help you delve into what makes special events great, as well as what makes them not-so-great in an effort to help you plan for your organization's future.
Fundraising Coaching
Even in the modern age of flourishing technology and AI, the personal connections and direct mail is still valuable to organizations looking to get the word out or seeking donors. We can help your board and volunteers understand the significance of utilizing their networks, prioritizing asks, and feeling comfortable in seeking to help your organization fundraise.
Strong board governance is essential for a healthy, effective nonprofit. Whether your board is made up of long‑time volunteers, new members finding their footing, or a mix of both, clear roles and shared expectations make all the difference. We help boards understand their responsibilities, strengthen communication, and build a culture of partnership with staff and volunteers. When everyone knows their role and feels equipped to lead, the entire organization benefits.
From board retreats and leadership development to role clarification and meeting structure, we offer practical guidance tailored to organizations of all sizes — including those with limited staff or entirely volunteer‑run. Our approach is grounded in real‑world experience and a commitment to helping boards function with confidence, purpose, and unity. With the right tools and support, your board can become a strong, steady force that moves your mission forward.
Board Retreats
Every board needs the opportunity to get away from the regular meeting routine and take time to focus, plan and evaluate. We have a wide range of experience in advancing organizations through strategic planning or other issues that need a board focus.
Governance Training
Effective board governance doesn’t happen by accident — it’s built through clarity, shared expectations, and ongoing development. Our governance training helps boards understand their roles, strengthen decision‑making, and work in true partnership with staff and volunteers. Whether your board is seasoned, brand‑new, or somewhere in between, I provide practical tools and real‑world guidance that make meetings more productive, responsibilities clearer, and leadership more confident. The result is a board that feels aligned, prepared, and equipped to move your mission forward with purpose.
Surveys & Assessments
Good governance often requires the right data to make decisions. Valuable data is crucial to developing a client-driven business model and providing the correct programming for a nonprofit. If you're looking to gain much needed information from your market, donors or clients we're here to help assemble and administer the survey or assess the status of your program.
Strategy
How strong are your mission and vision? How clear is your strategic plan? How engaged is your Board of Directors? Every organization—large or small—needs direction, alignment, and a shared understanding of what comes next. At Effective Advancement Strategies, we excel at "helping you see the big picture...and the next step."
Effective strategic planning helps you identify what you want to accomplish and the key objectives and milestones that will get you there. Strong board governance ensures you have the leadership, structure, and accountability to make real progress.
We help nonprofits move beyond plans that sit on a shelf. Through practical tools, guided conversations, and a collaborative approach, we support organizations in creating strategies that are realistic, actionable, and rooted in their mission.
Explore our strategic planning support and board governance guidance to strengthen your organization’s path forward.
Strategic Planning
A strategic plan is key to being able to execute long range objectives. We help organizations develop a strategic advancement map that moves them to the next level. Our strategic plans are dynamic and we give you the tools to ensure it stays that way and not be one that just sits on the shelf.
Partnerships
Partnerships can dramatically expand a nonprofit’s reach, but only when they’re built with intention. Strong collaboration requires clarity—shared goals, defined roles, and a structure that supports real impact rather than added complexity. We help organizations identify the right partners, shape a clear partnership strategy, and create agreements that strengthen programs, reduce duplication, and demonstrate coordinated effort to funders. With the right strategy in place, partnerships become a powerful driver of mission‑aligned growth.
Nonprofit & Career Coaching
Think of it as a GPS for your organization or its executive. The nonprofit sector can provide interesting twists and turns and if you have a corporate background you may be in for a shock. It can be lonely at the top and our coaching can provide a safe and valued space to learn and grow. Let our years of experience help guide your nonprofit on the right path.
Governance
"Helping you see the big picture
...........and the next step.”
Typical Projects
Helping nonprofits thrive through tailored strategies.
Strategy
Providing practical, hands‑on guidance to help organizations create a strategic plan that actually lives and breathes—one that drives decisions, aligns people, and stays relevant instead of sitting on a shelf.
Communications
Assisting organizations in evaluating their current communications while developing the infrastructure for telling their story and providing engaging narratives.
Development
Helping organizations expand their resources by engaging new donors, strengthening existing donor relationships, and building a practical development plan that provides clear direction.
Workshops
Delivering interactive, energizing workshops that spark action and strengthen the skills, confidence, and capacity of nonprofits and their volunteers.
Contact Us
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812-363-2710
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