How We Help

Capacity Building

Our capacity building services analyze every facet of your nonprofit to provide you with a comprehensive plan and resources to help your organization thrive. Ethos capacity building services will provide:

Infrastructure assessment and reorganization plan for growth, including modernizing systems, policies, and practices
Strategies to boost brand awareness and digital presence

Leadership development and team training
Program planning and deployment
Relationship cultivation program

Feasibility Studies & Capital Campaigns

Ethos will guide you through the feasibility process utilizing our hybrid approach which empowers your organization to connect deeper with your donors and the community. This ensures that you and your people are taking the full opportunity to drum up social capital and cultivate relationships critical to success not only for your capital campaign, but for the long term health of your nonprofit.

When it’s time to launch your campaign, we will develop a comprehensive timeline and plan for putting your campaign into action. Our campaign services cover logistics and solicitation training, marketing and asset development, donor and supporter identification, and more.

Board & Leadership Training

Ethos is driven to help your organization build an empowered, accountable, and passionate board and leadership team. Healthy leadership creates a powerful ripple effect. This is equally true for those facing challenges with their board―whether it be member inactivity, lack of resources, crisis of mission or vision, and a plethora of other obstacles.

Our team builds a customized training program based on an in-depth assessment of your board and leadership to identify strengths and trouble areas.

Special Events

We believe success requires community activism around your organization. With Ethos, you will receive spirited and inspired marketing, bespoke communications plans, industry leading technology, and step-by-step guidance to help you elevate the power of your events.

Our expertise includes:

Galas
Auctions
Crowdfunding Campaigns
Athletic Events
Carnivals
Rallies & Panel Discussions
Religious Events

Marketing & Branding

Today’s marketing is nothing like the past. Nonprofits ready to embrace the new frontiers of digital marketing and branding need to be prepared to take a layered and interconnected approach. Ethos is ready to guide your nonprofit through these new and emerging trends in digital marketing, A.I., and brand building to help your organization cultivate deeper connections with your community while engaging new networks of supporters. Our work includes:

Organization branding and community reputation analysis
Marketing performance evaluations and digital marketing plan
3rd party platform integration consultation
Asset creation, including but not limited to: branding guide, logo redesign, newsletters, website, social media content, advertising, sponsorship decks, annual reports, promo reels, special presentations, and more

Planned Giving

No matter the size or age of your organization, there is a planned giving program to fit your every need. Ethos will guide you through each step of the process, including:

Creating a customized outreach plan and drafting planned giving materials
Advising on appropriate vehicles best suited for your organization’s structure
Implementing a timeline for long-term growth of your planned giving program

Grant Writing

Seeking grant support can be a daunting task if you don’t know where to begin the process. The experts at Ethos will guide your organization through strategically identifying the best prospects for successful grant applications and provide tailored grant writing services that will help your application stand out. Through our proven grant sourcing methods, Ethos can help your organization dramatically increase your grant revenue.

Interim Development & Executive Job Placement

Ethos can provide interim support to help grow your development department and prepare for the eventual recruitment of a permanent development team member.

Our team is skilled at vetting and recruiting the right development and executive team members and reducing the likelihood of high turnover. For organizations searching for new executive leadership, we’re experienced in launching national and international searches for team members who can lead your organization, including C-Suite and Executive Director roles. Our team relies on a network of exceptional talent and will conduct thorough interviews and negotiations with potential candidates.

Legal Support

Whether you’re at the beginning of your nonprofit journey and need help setting up the legal framework of your organization, or you’re looking for consultation to help ensure your organization has implemented best legal practices, the Ethos team is here to help through partnership with Ethos Law.

Ethos Law can make sure you have the right internal governing policies in place to ensure you’re compliant with various federal, state, local, and foundation requirements. We’re also here to help advise you on various giving vehicles, such as Donor-Advised Funds, cryptocurrency, charitable trusts, and bequest gifts. Visit us here to get in touch.