"When I arrived at St. Giles Parish and realized that a capital campaign for deferred facility repairs was imminent, I was confident that Foley Consulting could help us achieve our goals. After working with them on a very successful $7.5 million campaign effort at my previous parish, St. Paul of the Cross, I knew they would provide the guidance, enthusiasm and creativity needed for such an undertaking. While no priest welcomes the idea of a multi-million dollar fundraising effort, Foley Consulting truly makes the process comfortable and tailors the approach to the special and distinctive characteristics of the Parish. If my next assignment requires yet another campaign, I know who I will be calling!"

Reverend Carl Morello
St. Giles Parish

SERVICES  

Fundraising
Marketing
Stewardship
Organizational Development

 

Fundraising

  • FCI Capital Campaigns not only exceed the typical factor of three-to-five times offertory or annual giving, but also achieve dramatic participation rates that lead to expanded operating revenue as well.
  • Offertory and annual giving revenue increases during and after FCI-managed capital campaigns range from 17% to 101%.
  • The Advancement Services program of the Archdiocese of Chicago, created and managed by FCI from 1997-2013, resulted in school development revenues growing 350%.

Fundraising Services include...

Capital Campaigns, Annual Giving, Special Project Campaigns, Grantsmanship, Direct Mail, Personal Solicitation, Telemarketing, Feasibility Studies, Planning Studies, Prospect Research, Offertory Increase Programs, Major Gifts, Gift Societies, Event Fundraising, Donor Management

 

Marketing

  • Now more than ever, not-for-profit organizations need to present a professional, engaging and appealing profile to prospective members, students, clients, donors and friends.  Foley Consulting, Inc. clients receive assistance in creating the best possible “look” based on specific goals and objectives for each target audience.

Marketing Services include…

Student Recruitment and Retention, Communication Audits, Promotional Materials, Speech Writing, Graphic Design, Special Events, Newsletters, Donor Recognition, E-Communication, Focus Groups, Interviews, Research

 

Stewardship

  • Since 1992, FCI has assisted organizations in both the initial implementation of development and stewardship programs as well as establishing initiatives designed to advance existing efforts to ever-growing levels as demonstrated by increases in donors, dollars, volunteers, etc.
  • The Foley Consulting approach to capital campaigns incorporates such a strong stewardship orientation that many parishes naturally transition to a stewardship culture.
  • Offertory revenue increases during and after FCI-managed capital campaigns range from 17% to 101%.
  • FCI is a repeat speaker on stewardship topics at the International Catholic Stewardship Conference (ICSC), Diocese of Joliet and Archdiocese of Chicago.
  • The Stewardship Checklist that FCI created for ICSC has been used by the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Peoria to assess stewardship efforts amongst all their parishes and has been included in ICSC professional development publications. If you would like to receive a copy of the stewardship checklist for your parish, please email foleymaryj@aol.com.

Stewardship Services include…

Stewardship Formation Days/Retreats, Research, Communications, Publications, Evaluation, Committee Facilitation, Policy, Ministry Festivals, Children/Youth Ministry, School/Religious Education, Events, Time/Talent/Treasure Commitment Programs, Accountability, Mailings, Outreach, Surveys

 

Organizational Development

Mission, Vision, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation…

The staff and leadership of the not-for-profits we serve recognize that these elements are essential to fulfilling the organizational mission and making the best possible use of their human and financial resources.

Organizational Development Services include…

Strategic Planning, Development Plans, Development Audits, Training, Board Development, Staff Coaching, Retreats, Mission Statements