Chalk Consulting - 2023 Year In Review
As we reflect on the past year, 2023 marked a period of substantial growth for Chalk Consulting LLC. Our engagements spanned diverse sectors, including intercollegiate athletics, non-profit initiatives, and higher education. It is with great satisfaction that we share a recap of our collaborative endeavors and an optimistic glance towards the opportunities that await us in 2024.
The University of Nevada Athletics
Aligning with the mission of the University of Nevada Athletics, a proud member of the Mountain West Conference, our focus extended across various facets. From the development of robust infrastructure to coaching and training staff, our involvement encompassed pipeline and moves management, proposal strategies, stewardship efforts, annual giving initiatives, special events strategy, and collaborative planning with the UNR Foundation. Witnessing the success stories of the development team and their transformative journeys has been truly rewarding.
Key Areas of Focus
Development Infrastructure
Coaching and Training Staff
Pipeline and Moves Management
Proposal Strategies
Stewardship Efforts
Annual Giving Efforts
Special Events Strategy
Job description development and Hiring
Fox Tucson Theatre
Partnering with Alexander | Carrillo on the capital campaign for the Fox Tucson Theatre has been an honor. Our emphasis on donor cultivation, meticulous stewardship efforts, and major gift fundraising underscores our commitment to contributing to the thriving arts community in Tucson and the enhancement of downtown. Building meaningful relationships with patrons, staff, and the dedicated team at Alexander | Carrillo has been a source of inspiration. This project will be a game change for Downtown Tucson.
Key Areas of Focus
Donor Cultivation
Stewardship Efforts
Major Gift Fundraising
88 Crime
Our collaboration with 88-CRIME was aimed at raising funds to help prevent and reduce crime, and align with best practices of Crime Stoppers, USA. Focusing on board engagement, special event fundraising strategies, and fundraising/stewardship training, our goal was to foster a partnership with the board of directors to help meet the needs of the community, law enforcement, and the media for a safer society.
Key Areas of Focus
Board Engagement
Special Event Fundraising Strategies
Fundraising and Stewardship Training
Raised Sponsorship Dollars
Facilitated community connections to help with 88 Crime’s mission
Tech4Change
Tech4Change, a non-profit dedicated to aiding grassroots charities, provided an opportunity to contribute to various causes. Our focus on infrastructure, CRM/vendor selection, board goal setting, fundraising strategy, and stewardship planning is aimed at harnessing the tech field for positive social impact. Tech4Change’s volunteer board is making things happen!
Key Areas of Focus
Infrastructure
CRM/vendor selection
Board Goal Setting and Planning
Fundraising Strategy
Stewardship Planning
Engineering Development Forum
Speaking at the Engineering Development Forum allowed us to engage with development and alumni personnel from Engineering Colleges across the nation. Our discussion ranged from cross-campus collaboration to partnering with college athletics or the arts, offering insights into joint proposals for the benefit of academic institutions.
Key Areas of Focus
Cross campus collaboration
How to partner with college athletics and the arts
Collaborative cultivation and stewardship opportunities
Joint proposals
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Addressing the development team at the University of Illinois involved sharing real-life experiences, providing professional development insights, and addressing handling difficult situations with donors. Our focus was on contributing to a culture of meaningful engagement with donors while providing tools to handle challenging situations.
Key Areas of Focus
Professional Development
Sharing real life experience
Handling difficult situations with donors
Cooper Center for Environmental Education at the University of Arizona
Partnering with the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning at the University of Arizona involved focusing on board engagement and goal setting. The Center's commitment to inspiring participants to preserve the Sonoran Desert resonated with our dedication to sustainable practices.
Key Areas of Focus
Board Engagement
Board Goal Setting
Bobcat Alumni Group at the University of Arizona
With a history dating back to 1922, the Bobcat Alumni Group remains steadfast in preserving the heritage and traditions of the University of Arizona. Our role included creating an overall fundraising plan for the volunteer alumni board, formulating an alumni engagement strategy, and developing a volunteer engagement plan to support the university's mission.
Key Areas of Focus
Creating an Overall Fundraising Plan
Alumni Engagement Strategy
Volunteer Engagement Plan
SONG – The Mac Davis Center for Songwriting
Embarking on a feasibility study for SONG - The Mac Davis Center for Songwriting in Lubbock, TX, was a unique opportunity. Our collaboration involved board engagement and coordination, creating a compelling case for support, conducting interviews, and building meaningful relationships to lay the foundation for a vibrant Songwriting Center that will also honor the late Mac Davis.
Key Areas of Focus
Feasibility Study
Board Engagement and Coordination
Creating Case for Support
Interviews with individuals
Building Meaningful Relationships
As we conclude this reflection, we express gratitude for the inspiring individuals and organizations we've had the privilege to work with in 2023. Their dedication fuels our commitment to being valued partners in helping organizations reach their goals. We eagerly anticipate continued collaborations in 2024 and the opportunity to engage with new clients.
To explore strategic solutions for your organization in 2024, please reach out to Chalk Consulting. Thank you for being a part of our journey to Keep Doing Good Things!
