The organisation, DMI, is helping us, PVFC, with fundraising strategies.
Downes Murray International http://www.dmi.co.za/ explain how they work:
"In partnership with our clients, Downes Murray International works with board and volunteers to:
- assess funding needs
- examine and identify the potential of the constituency to meet those needs
- design and implement a tailored programme to raise the required money
- provide training where necessary
- analyse results
- guide and advise in whatever areas may be necessary for the successful continuation of the programme.
"As a full service consultancy, we are able to provide the entire spectrum of related services – from strategic planning and budgeting to prospect identification and evaluation, preparation and printing of effective communication materials, mail processing, website development, bequest promotion and detailed analyses of results.
"We abide by South African best practice standards as set out by the Southern Africa Institute of Fundraising, and our reputation for excellence, professionalism and effectiveness are recognised both by our clients - some of which have been with the firm in excess of twenty years - and by other fundraising consultancies around the world.