Services that build sustainable relationships

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We design and implement efficient campaign planning studies and develop effective business development and donor engagement tools that strengthen long-term, sustainable relationships. Based upon donor interviews and our research, we also build tailored marketing and fundraising plans and appeals and support our clients in presenting compelling requests for support to prospective partners.

We listen to our clients and the decision-makers who matter to them. We engage key stakeholders and the press, conduct market research, and develop the kinds of tools that offer vital differentiation in today’s competitive growth, funding, and advocacy environments. We train our clients in donor and media affairs, grounded in the belief that honesty, authenticity and trust-based relationships are central to success.

We've consistently found that good governance is key to organizational strength and durability, both when our clients are in "start up" mode and over the long term. Having the right board – with leaders who understand and accept their responsibilities – drives strong strategy, effective oversight, resource development, and collaboration between volunteer and paid staff. From governance assessments to recruitment, training, multi-year planning, and board chair/executive mentoring, SSP adds value to what we call the "X Factor" in organizational excellence.

Even great organizations face change and our approach to organizational development, interim  leadership, media training and talent coaching is different. During periods of transition, we  assess challenges and opportunities, strengthen relationships and develop prioritized relationship-building and start-up plans to help corporate principals and newly hired leaders thrive in complex roles. We can also support executive and development search efforts, helping not just to attract but to onboard the quality talent our clients need today.