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Espace idées Services
Strategic Planning
Every organization should review its vision, mission, values, programs, activities and objectives in order to better meet the needs of its target audience and achieve its mission. This self-examination and evaluation, which is an integral part of strategic planning, also helps to identify challenges and the adjustments required for future success.
Strategic planning offers a number of benefits, including:
- Creating a common vision for the entire team;
- Strengthening the sense of belonging and commitment of stakeholders;
- Defining a clear, achievable action plan.
Espace idées can help facilitate this process.
Case Studies
Fondation Santé de l’Archipel
Determine how to respond to the changing community needs, assess certain challenges, and enable the foundation to address new realities.
Les Diabétiques Haute-Yamaska
Evaluate and review the organization's identity, mission, values and services.
Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario
Structure the foundation's identity, mission, governance, funding methods and roles and responsibilities.
Fund Development Plan and Diversification of Funding
Have you put off developing a funding plan for your organization? Does your survival depend solely on government grants? Are you organizing your fundraising campaigns without planning for the long-term? Would you like to diversify your sources of funding?
A solid fundraising plan is essential to achieving your philanthropic objectives and guiding your organization.
Espace idées can help you evaluate your current strategies and identify the most appropriate philanthropic programs so that you can structure effective and feasible approaches.
Case Studies
Les Scientifines
Increase funding beyond current resources by developing various philanthropic strategies and communication tools.
Grands Frères Grandes Sœurs de Trois Rivières
Develop a long-term plan to achieve philanthropic objectives, including the enhancement of an existing fund development program and the implementation of a peer-to-peer activity.
Centre de pédiatrie social Haute-Yamaska
Develop, structure and promote a fund development program, as well as support the organization with various communication initiatives.
Communication Plan
Many organizations feel that they have no communication objectives. However, many carry out specific actions such as creating brochures, posting on Facebook or organizing open houses without any real planning and without considering them as communication initiatives.
Espace idées can develop a structured communications plan that will identify your organization's needs and put in place the right strategies using the appropriate media to achieve your objectives.
Case Studies
Fondation Nouveaux Sentiers
Guide the organization in its communications efforts in relation to specific programs, initiatives and events in order to achieve increased visibility.
Reclaim
Evaluate existing communication tools, target audiences, promotion of services and bilingualism of relevant material.
Regroupement soutien aux aidants de Brome-Missisquoi
Develop a comprehensive communication plan and provide ongoing support for all aspects related to communications.
Strategies to Build Strong Donor Relationships
While fundraising and the acquisition of new donors are essential, it’s even more important to prioritize the retention of existing donors through the communication of impact. This approach will help maintain strong relationships while conserving time and resources.
The processes and procedures for the acceptance of donations, acknowledgement and recognition strategies, and communications with donors are all key elements in building lasting relationships that will encourage ongoing contributions.
Espace idées can help you assess your practices and define loyalty-building strategies tailored to your organization and your donors.
Case Studies
Planned Giving Team – University of Ottawa
Produce an annual bilingual newsletter highlighting stories of donors who have made a commitment through a planned gift.
Yamaska Literacy
Develop evaluation processes and tools to facilitate measurement and data collection, which could then be used to demonstrate impact.
Secours Amitié Estrie
Promote a philanthropic vision and culture among staff and volunteers.
Development of Essential Policies, Procedures and Tools
Certain policies, procedures and tools are essential for all nonprofit organizations in order to:
- Ensure consistency and transparency in its actions;
- Maintain clear guidelines;
- Define structured processes;
- Follow the necessary steps;
- Prevent conflicts of interest.
Espace idées can help you develop policies, procedures and tools tailored to your organization's specific needs.
Case Studies
Literacy Quebec
Develop a crisis management guide and toolkit for all member organizations in Quebec.
Les Fantastiques de Magog
Develop a gift acceptance policy, a recognition and visibility plan and a project proposal form.
Maison Simonne-Monet-Chartrand
Create a gift acceptance policy that meets the specific needs of the organization.
Training
Do you work in a smaller nonprofit organization or a charity? Espace idées's training courses are designed for you! Our trainers offer practical and relevant solutions adapted to your reality.
We offer a wide range of training courses, tailored to the needs of your organization. They are aimed at boards of directors, staff, volunteers and members of associations and groups. Individual training is also available.
Training With Espace idées
Discover our range of training courses tailored to your organization and find the one that best meets your needs. Consult our training catalogue now!
Personalized Support: Flexible Time Bank!
Would you like to benefit from our expertise and support for your philanthropic projects? Opt for a bank of hours!
The ideal solution for:
- Accompanying your team while implementing a project;
- Guiding you in making an important decision for your organization;
- Validating or exploring new funding strategies;
- Helping you clarify a project;
- And much more.
Flexible support tailored to your needs!