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Development Counsel

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COPE (Culture of Philanthropy Evaluation)®

Development Counsel

Periodic and intensive capital campaign counsel

Pre-campaign planning/feasibility studies

Internal assessments of organizational fundraising

Strategic preparedness and institutional development planning

Board, volunteer, and staff training workshops

Major donor awareness program design and implementation

Philanthropic media direction and production

Prospect research and state-of-the-art electronic screening

Campaign office management and training

Planned giving calculations

Post-campaign and program transition counsel

Periodic philanthropic counsel

Campaign financial projections and pro formas

Ethical and Transparent Services

As an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and subscribing fully to their code of ethics, DA's fees are quoted in advance of service, and are not based on a percentage of funds raised or to be raised.

Culture of Philanthropy Evaluation (COPE)®

What is COPE®?

Culture of Philanthropy Evaluation

COPE® is an acronym for Culture of Philanthropy Evaluation® and is Demont Associates’ assessment tool used to evaluate a nonprofit organization’s current “culture of philanthropy.”

COPE® was developed by Demont Associates through extensive experience over four decades with various nonprofits in the northeastern United States. Since 2010, this tool has been aiding nonprofits in preparing for significant fundraising campaigns and building a strong culture of philanthropy.

Why choose COPE®?

COPE® helps your not-for-profit:

Establish a baseline

Get a clear starting point for tracking your philanthropic performance over time.

Identify improvement areas

Discover specific areas where your philanthropic efforts can be enhanced.

Celebrate success

Recognize and reward the achievements of your staff and board.

Set priorities

Learn best practices and focus areas for achieving exceptional philanthropic success.

Assess campaign readiness

Evaluate your preparedness for major gift initiatives or large campaigns.

How COPE® works

Survey process

We conduct a confidential survey with your key constituents—donors, staff, volunteers, and partners—who have meaningful interaction with your organization.

Analysis and reporting

After collecting responses, we provide a detailed written analysis and executive summary, including scores and actionable insights.

Why involve your team?

While experts provide valuable reports, involving your staff and board in the evaluation process leads to more relevant and actionable insights. This approach fosters ownership and drives meaningful improvements.

COPE® Pricing

Standard fee

Speak to us for a fee tailored to your organization and number of survey participants. Written analysis of results included.

Live presentation

An in-person presentation to your leaders with the opportunity for questions and discussion is available as an add-on for an additional fee.

Grants and support

We offer pro bono services for smaller organizations who may need financial assistance.

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