Fundraising Counsel & Management
We are excited to announce that Newman Consulting has a new member of the team, Derek Newman. Derek will be joining us as a Fund Development Assistant and will be supporting non-profit organizations to achieve their missions and live out their visions. Derek studied business at the University of Alberta with a focus in strategic management,Read more about New Addition[…]
Grant Connect Grant Connect is an online database that can connect organizations with funders who share their cause. The database offers multiple ways to find potential grants by being able to search based on funding interests, region, gift sizes, and types of support. Grant Connect is a tool to find new funding opportunities, organize yourRead more about Three ways to improve your fundraising in Edmonton[…]
Have a thirst for knowledge? Why not join Rhonda Newman of Newman Consulting at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 54th International Fundraising Conference. The conference will take place in San Francisco from April 30th to May 2nd, 2017, and will host over 100 educational sessions. There will be a wealth of workshops available, coveringRead more about Grow Your Fundraising Expertise[…]
Nearly one third (30%) of all annual giving occurs in December. According to Network for Good’s Digital Giving Index, a large portion of those gifts are given in the last three days of the year, just in time for donors to be able to claim those donations in that year’s tax filing. Needless to say,Read more about Year-End Fundraising Planning[…]
Philanthropy and fund development go hand-in-hand. Most small non-profit organizations have one or two staff members who are responsible for fund development -bringing in the money! Quite often the rest of the staff don’t know what it is ‘the fund development folks’ do or know why their job is so important. If your management andRead more about How to Create a Culture of Philanthropy in your Non-Profit Organization[…]
Newman Consulting was proud to work with the Varscona Theatre developing a successful capital campaign for the fund development of their new building. Construction has begun on the new Varscona Theatre, a venue that will retain the intimacy the theatre is famous for while creating a more enjoyable experience for the audiences. Here’s a previewRead more about It’s Almost Showtime at the Varscona Theatre[…]
Rhonda Newman is the founder and president of Newman Consulting, a fund development consulting firm based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Inspired by non-profit organizations in her community, and their desire to make the world a better place, Rhonda has a desire to help them grow and achieve their missions through strategic fund development planning andRead more about About Rhonda Newman[…]