ADH&A’s planning process begins with a discovery phase including interviews, document/finance review, and comparable research. Based on the discovery findings, working/vision sessions can include in-depth assessments, research, stakeholder conversations, and committee discussions that support clients to identify priorities and measurable, sustainable goals.

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The resulting strategic plan defines and aligns mission, programs, staff/board capacity, and financial resources - with optional implementation support.

We help you identify and plan for the donors you need to launch a successful capital campaign of any size.

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Our comprehensive campaign services will position you for success by developing donor and prospect strategies, identifying potential funding sources, and establishing key campaign policies. You’ll also have the reassurance provided by our experienced team to support the infrastructure through prospect management, a campaign expense budget, revenue cash flow, and a detailed workflow outlining action steps and timeline – all of which ensure your project stays on budget and on time.

We partner with you to test the feasibility of new possibilities, whether you are planning a new building, establishing or expanding reserves, or implementing a first-ever strategic funding plan.

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We’ll support your inquiry and assess your community’s willingness to invest in your project, while remaining grounded in the realities of market research, stakeholder conversations, and capacity assessments.

We support organizations of all sizes through internal capacity assessments, analysis of fundraising messaging and methods, and market and trend research.

 

Together, we will develop a comprehensive, actionable annual fundraising campaign that creates a compelling case for support as well as the strategies for connecting your donors more deeply to your mission and work.

We provide comprehensive board education and cultivation strategies for organizations of all sizes, taking them through the fundamental responsibilities of board leadership,compliance guidelines, fundraising, and staff engagement.

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Our board development programs encourage board members to support and inspire each other, develop healthy leadership practices, and build a governance culture that centers the mission and empowers staff.

ADH&A’s client relationships are at the center of everything we do, and we love to work creatively with clients to develop hands-on action plans for a variety of unique needs, including:
 

• Standard one-on-one coaching

• Solicitation training

• Specialized institutional proposals (capital, etc)

• Budget and finance analysis

• Database design

• Facilities analysis

• Professional development for Board and Staff

• Interim staffing

ADH&A understands that leadership transitions are complex and pivotal moments for every organization.

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Our team will work with you to develop a structured, strategic, and comprehensive recruitment plan that includes industry research, salary analysis, stakeholder/community interviews, job description, committee structure, candidate outreach and screening, interview process and design, and onboarding and negotiation support.

Our goal for a successful search process is to prioritize diversity, access, and inclusion, and to empower the search team to make confident, informed decisions.

ADH&A provides steady, mission-aligned leadership during periods of transition, offering organizations the continuity and expertise needed to maintain momentum. ADH&A Consultants have served in Interim Executive Director and Interim Development/Advancement roles, bringing both strategic oversight and hands-on operational support to organizations navigating change.

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Our interim engagements begin with a clear assessment of existing operations, priorities, and staffing structures. From there, we work collaboratively with staff and board to stabilize workflows, advance fundraising and programming goals, support decision-making, and reinforce organizational culture.

With a focus on clarity, communication, and sustainable systems, we ensure the organization is well-positioned for its next chapter — and for the successful onboarding of permanent leadership.

We partner with organizations to strengthen, expand, and systematize their foundation, corporate, and government funding portfolios. Our work is grounded in transparency, ensuring that staff, leadership, and board members have full visibility into annual proposal and reporting calendars.

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We develop grant proposals using clear, proactive work-plans that structure each submission process from start to finish, eliminating last-minute scrambles and supporting thoughtful, strategic storytelling. Our approach includes case development, prospect research, calendar management, and pipeline design — all informed by a deep understanding of institutional funders and your organization’s long-term goals.

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ADH&A has extensive experience supporting complex government funding processes, including multi-phase and highly technical applications such as NYSCA Capital, Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) funding, and Federal Earmarks. We guide clients through eligibility, narrative development, budget alignment, coordination with architects and engineers, and compliance documentation — ensuring submissions are strategic, accurate, and well-coordinated across all contributors.

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Whether building an institutional giving program from the ground up or refining an existing one, we help create a sustainable, well-organized funding pipeline tied to mission, impact, and financial health.

ADH&A helps organizations design and deliver memorable fundraising events that inspire community, celebrate impact, and generate meaningful revenue.

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From early visioning to honoree strategy, committee formation, donor engagement, run-of-show planning, communications, and event production, we manage the details so you can focus on mission and relationships. We function as an integrated partner who takes the complex, time-consuming “dirty work” of gala preparation off your hands, including fundraising/sales strategy, day-to-day planning, and day-of execution.

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Whether a first-time benefit or a signature annual gala, we help craft events that are polished, effective, and aligned with long-term organizational development.