ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
Services are tailored to fit the unique needs of the organization.
Work with us to develop an overall fundraising plan for raising project/program support over a set period of time. Together, we’ll build a detailed budget that allows for a successful project and an accompanying multi-pronged plan to raise the income. Then, we’ll set income strategy against a timeline for realistic outcomes. Surala Consulting can also provide ongoing support through strategy execution if requested.
Our experienced grant writing team, led by Emily Theys, writes, proofs, trains and/or consults on Foundation, Corporate, and Government grants. We can work with you to edit pre-existing text or generate new text for proposals. Surala Consulting can also assist with the building of budgets for grants. Our knowledge of the arts funding community enables us to assess whether your work is a strong fit and to compile appropriate supplementary materials to round-out your competitive proposal. Our team can also help with planning that follows the fiscal year organization budget.
Grow your organization’s individual donor base. Strategies include direct mail, special events, advisory councils, one-on-one meetings and an active use of a pre-existing or new Board of Directors.
Surala Consulting can help create and manage your organization’s grants calendar including funder relationships and overall development strategy. Our services can be utilized as triage for a team member on parental leave and/or medical leave, or as a transition between in-house grant writers.
We provide solutions for growing and teaching a healthy board including instituting board terms and contracts, defining expectations on an individual and group level, and creating and overseeing board committees.
Surala Consulting can lead strategic board retreats and workshops to help foster a growth mindset around reaching and executing a common goal. We’ll help your Board adopt and maintain healthy governing practices.
We’ll pull from all the services offered to provide counsel on overall administrative growth, vision and development. and pulls from all the services offered. We give you in-depth detailed advice tailored to your organization’s needs and goals.