Case Study
journalistic think tankpolicy & advocacy
ABOUT
A mission-driven enterprise dedicated to educating leaders and fellow citizens on the principles of a free society.
SERVICE AREAS
+ STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
+ FOUNDATIONS
+ DIRECT RESPONSE
CHALLENGE
This nonprofit wasn’t bringing in the revenue it needed to survive, due to:
SOLUTION
The think tank called on AmPhil’s expertise to:
NO CONCRETE STRATEGY
Fundraising was inconsistent and disorganized.
CREATE PROGRAMS
AmPhil helped build the fundraising programs the development department lacked.
INADEQUATE PROGRAMS
The think tank had sparse or nonexistent foundation solicitation, direct mail, and planned giving programs.
IMPROVE FOUNDATION OUTREACH
AmPhil wrote more polished grants and guided staff through the grant application process.
OUTREACH TO TRUSTEES
Consultants helped expand and activate the Board of Trustees.
results
Thanks to AmPhil’s partnership, this organization saw record-setting results:
+700%
in revenue
growth
$1.5x
increase in
active donors
+1000%
growth in
foundation
grants
$1million