To meet the on-going needs of people engaged in community benefit work avenue2possibilities LLP has developed a system of Interdisciplinary Technical Assistance Training™ programs:

• Revisiting and revising vision, mission and values statements
• Matching your actions to the needs of the community you serve
• Asking for financial, material and volunteer resources
• Crafting key messages that develop support for your work

avenue2possibilities LLP also offers consulting services to nonprofit organizations. The partners are motivated by their desire to see this significant sector excel in providing for the needs of our communities. We can be trusted to listen to what you want and to work in partnership with you to create your next steps. avenue2possibilities LLP is ready to support your needs for board retreats, training and classroom instruction, business planning and technology planning. We can work with your organization for a day, a week, or years.

What you can expect: We deliver what we have committed to on time and on budget. The information you receive will be accurate, and you will hear honest opinions from us.

Annual Fundraising

• Analyzing current fundraising efforts to determine greatest potential for growth
• Developing annual fund and membership programs
• Maximizing direct mail appeal strategies
• Developing and enhancing major gifts programs
• Refining the case for support and writing successful grant proposals

Board Governance

• Defining board roles and responsibilities
• Introducing effective leadership principles for board members and volunteers
• Training the board to be comfortable talking about your organization and when appropriate asking for support
• Facilitating board retreats; monthly or annual meetings

Management

• Creating organizational development and business plans
• Developing sustainable practices and procedures so that your organization can provide for your constituencies for years to come
• Creating and updating staff job descriptions
• Studying technology needs

Capital Fundraising

• Realizing your organization’s expansion dreams by conducting your feasibility study
• Assessing readiness of board, staff and systems for a capital campaign
• Guiding board and staff through all the steps of a successful campaign
• Streamlining management, staffing and operations to produce the highest levels of efficiency, accountability and results