In the most successful organizations, fundraising is not just a department—it’s a culture.

At Development Consulting Solutions (DCS), we help build that culture by delivering strategic, expert-driven consulting that empowers nonprofits to grow with intention and impact.

Whether your organization is poised for growth or stuck in a cycle of stagnation, our consulting services are designed to meet you where you are—and move you forward.

For Growing Organizations:
You’re on the edge of transformation but know it takes more than good intentions to scale. DCS provides the strategic insight and specialist talent you need to accelerate growth and adapt with agility—without hiring full-time staff you may not yet be ready for.

For Struggling Organizations:
You may feel like you’re spinning your wheels, with fundraising falling flat and mission delivery at risk. That’s where we come in—with a proven, steady hand to help you reimagine your fundraising program and re-align it with your mission and goals.

• Fundraising program assessments and audits
• Short- and long-range fund development planning
• Annual fund strategy and program design
• Major gift and capital campaign strategy

• Capital campaign feasibility studies
• Full-service campaign counsel and planning
• Case for Support development (pre-feasibility and full campaigns)
• Internal, external, and summary case messaging
• Campaign marketing briefs and talking points

• Governance and fundraising board training
• Leadership coaching and development strategy
• Staff mentoring for emerging fundraisers

• Donor newsletters and annual reports
• Case messaging and story development
• Donor acknowledgment and stewardship strategy

• Remote CRM management and data entry
• Gift processing and acknowledgment (Bloomerang, NeonCRM, Network for Good, eTapestry, and others)