Interim Development Services
Interim Development Services are particularly useful in situations where nonprofits require immediate fundraising support due to the departure of an internal full-time fundraising staff member. The Fitz Team acts as a bridge so that time can be thoughtfully invested in hiring a replacement.
Interim development services ensure that:
Additionally, our Interim Development Services are a natural opportunity for the Fitz Team to gain a deeper understanding of your organization’s development department, identifying areas of inefficiencies and opportunity as well as gathering critical information about what your future hire will need to be successful.
The Fitz Team tailors our Interim Development Services to the specific needs and budget of your organization.
Interim development services ensure that:
- Fundraising efforts will continue seamlessly
- Fundraising revenue streams will remain intact
- Donors will be thanked as well as receive regular stewardship and communications
- The development department staff members will be supported, providing stability during a transition
Additionally, our Interim Development Services are a natural opportunity for the Fitz Team to gain a deeper understanding of your organization’s development department, identifying areas of inefficiencies and opportunity as well as gathering critical information about what your future hire will need to be successful.
The Fitz Team tailors our Interim Development Services to the specific needs and budget of your organization.
Interim Development Services Clients
Our Lady of Peace Academy
July 2022-June 2023
Worked hands-on with the development team when the Director of Advancement departed to implement robust fundraising efforts, provide high-level strategy to guide development staff and to aid in finishing the capital campaign.
“I wanted to first begin by thanking you for all the support and help that you have been able to offer OLP during your time here. We are so very grateful for all you have provided us and the help over this period of time. Your partnership has been instrumental in keeping us moving forward and remaining focused on our goals ahead.”
Dr. Lauren Lek, Head of School, Our Lady of Peace Academy
Colorado Rocky Mountain Schools
September 2021 to March 2023
Coached and mentored the interim Director of Development to implement and significantly increase the revenue of annual fundraising efforts, providing the school the time needed to recruit and onboard the permanent new staff member.
“Thank you, Renee - I can tell you that you have been extraordinary and so valuable - everything I had hoped when I first reached out to you. So glad that this worked out to everyone's benefit. You are awesome!”
Jeff Leahy, Head of School, Colorado Rocky Mountain Schools
Alzheimer’s Association
August 2011 to April 2012
Stepped into the Director of Development position to conduct daily development duties as well as conduct a development assessment. Restructured development department with new hires, immediately implemented strategy with the interim executive director to approach and solicit major donors resulting in new and renewed gifts; worked with Board members to develop and implement cultivation receptions resulting in new donors.
“Fitz Nonprofit Consulting brought a positive, can-do approach when we were faced with huge challenges in our development department. They are a strong leader as well as a team player, bringing out the best in our development team."
Gail Vetter Levin, Interim Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association of San Diego
July 2022-June 2023
Worked hands-on with the development team when the Director of Advancement departed to implement robust fundraising efforts, provide high-level strategy to guide development staff and to aid in finishing the capital campaign.
“I wanted to first begin by thanking you for all the support and help that you have been able to offer OLP during your time here. We are so very grateful for all you have provided us and the help over this period of time. Your partnership has been instrumental in keeping us moving forward and remaining focused on our goals ahead.”
Dr. Lauren Lek, Head of School, Our Lady of Peace Academy
Colorado Rocky Mountain Schools
September 2021 to March 2023
Coached and mentored the interim Director of Development to implement and significantly increase the revenue of annual fundraising efforts, providing the school the time needed to recruit and onboard the permanent new staff member.
“Thank you, Renee - I can tell you that you have been extraordinary and so valuable - everything I had hoped when I first reached out to you. So glad that this worked out to everyone's benefit. You are awesome!”
Jeff Leahy, Head of School, Colorado Rocky Mountain Schools
Alzheimer’s Association
August 2011 to April 2012
Stepped into the Director of Development position to conduct daily development duties as well as conduct a development assessment. Restructured development department with new hires, immediately implemented strategy with the interim executive director to approach and solicit major donors resulting in new and renewed gifts; worked with Board members to develop and implement cultivation receptions resulting in new donors.
“Fitz Nonprofit Consulting brought a positive, can-do approach when we were faced with huge challenges in our development department. They are a strong leader as well as a team player, bringing out the best in our development team."
Gail Vetter Levin, Interim Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association of San Diego