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At Seven Cranes Consulting, we believe that every individual, team and organization has the potential to soar. Whether you are a startup transforming your passion into a full-fledged enterprise or aiming to take your nonprofit to new heights, discover the impactful essence that propels your vision forward and transforms possibilities into realities.

Seven Cranes Consulting leverages deep expertise to help uncover your power and potential. From crafting tailored strategies to igniting growth and enhancing performance, we are your partners in elevating your approach and defining success in new dimensions.

Embark on a journey of innovation where challenges are opportunities and growth becomes a reality.

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    • Campaign readiness studies, planning and counsel

    • Internal capacity assessments and growth planning

    • 'Big Bet" and institutional philanthropy strategy and design

    • Major giving, legacy and principal giving strategy and design

    • Corporate fundraising strategy and design

    • Government fundraising strategy, strategic proposal development and compliance

    • Fundraising coaching for fundraisers and executives

    • Stewardship program design

    • Grant and gift proposal design and writing

    • Strategic communications plans

    • Institutional visioning and priority-setting

    • Internal capacity assessments and growth planning

    • Annual work plan and metrics

    • Case for support and proposal development

    • Annual and impact reporting development

    • Communications program reviews and benchmarking

    • Change management messaging and internal communications

    • Fundraising and engagement message testing

    • Workshops and coaching

    • Social media strategy and benchmarking

    • Creative materials assessment and development

    • Internal assessments and workshops

    • Strategy design and project management

    • Growth assessment studies and planning

    • Market research and benchmarking

    • Industry trend analysis

    • New business strategy development

    • Change management support and counsel

    • Volunteer fundraising training

    • Board assessments and retreats

    • Recruitment and governance


    • Chief Development Officer/Chief Advancement Officer

    • Chief of External Affairs/Chief Communications Officer

    • Chief Operating Officer

    • Chief of Staff

    • Gift administration, grant reporting and management

    • Policies and procedures

    • Prospect management and research

    • Reporting systems and benchmarking

    • Portfolio management and pipeline growth

    • Talent Assessments

    • Recruitment support and job design

    • Burnout Prevention and Management

    • Psychometric Role and Responsibility Alignment

    • Leadership and Professional Development Programs

    • Coaching for Performance Enhancement and Improvement

    • Restructuring and team design

    • Talent Acquisition and Sourcing

    • Screening and Assessment

    • Interview Coordination

    • Offer Negotiation and Onboarding Support

    • Thoughtful planning, goal setting and implementation

    • Multi-generational strategy development

    • Grantmaking strategies

    • Landscape research and due diligence (US and international)

    • Grant application design and management

    • Impact evaluation

    • Grantee relationship management