A bit about founder (and "the boss") John...
John Bergin established Fundraising Consultants more than 25 years ago, driven by a passion to help charities and not-for-profit organisations tap into their resources and unlock stories that warm the hearts of their donors. Fundraising Consultants have worked with a wide variety of teams, from the large aid agencies and non-government voluntary welfare organisations to private colleges, high-profile Christian organisations, and start-up charities.
And his team...
A small group of copywriters, designers and communications specialists work with John to provide best-practice professional fundraising and communications advice based on experience, and to produce inspirational, cost-effective materials.
John Bergin CEO
John is one of a handful of New Zealanders who hold the internationally recognised Certified Fundraising Executive qualification for professionalism and excellence in fundraising. With more than 30 years of experience consulting in countries such as New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Austria and South Africa, he has experience on every continent. John is a member of the Fundraising Institute of
New Zealand (FINZ), a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals of America (AFP), and a past member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA).
Neurological Foundation of New Zealand
Sisters of Compassion, New Zealand
Bible Society, Austria
Communicode Consulting, NZ
Allergy New Zealand
Direct mail campaigns Materials that inspire Donor aquisition campaigns Multi-media communications Capital campaigns Pledge giving programmes Major donor fundraising Bequests and legacies Create Donor Acquisition Strategies Develop lifelong relationships Mentor fundraising staff Build a loyal donor database Recruit key fundraising staff Build digital platformsThere is no fundraising need that can't be met. It just takes a committed team, some healthy respect for your supporters, a considered strategy - and a dose of determination. We can work with you and your organisation, whether you're a boutique charity just starting out or a large organisation looking for a creative way to breakthrough. Here's a snapshot of what we can do for you.
For the price of a stamp, we can produce a full direct mail package, including letter, mailshot and envelope.Contact us for more details.
Creating compelling content from scratch
Inviting people to join and support your cause
We find the best talent for the job, write compelling scripts and work with award-winning producers.Contact us to find out more.
Researching your audience, conducting a feasibility study, and creating plans to ensure success
Making an offer they can not refuse
Preparing a case for support, the proposition and the follow up
Preparing a range of materials, including all the legal requirements, to help people leave a lasting donation
There is no fundraising need that can't be met. It just takes a committed team, some healthy respect for your supporters, a considered strategy - and a dose of determination. We can work with you and your organisation, whether you're a boutique charity just starting out or a large organisation looking for a creative way to breakthrough. Here's a snapshot of what we can do for you.
For the price of a stamp, we can produce a full direct mail package, including letter, mailshot and envelope.Contact us for more details.
Creating compelling content from scratch
Inviting people to join and support your cause
We find the best talent for the job, write compelling scripts and work with award-winning producers.Contact us to find out more.
Researching your audience, conducting a feasibility study, and creating plans to ensure success
Making an offer they can not refuse
Preparing a case for support, the proposition and the follow up
Preparing a range of materials, including all the legal requirements, to help people leave a lasting donation
We often know where we want to get to, but struggle to figure out how to get there. Fundraising Consultants specialises in helping charities to break through the blockages, and find creative solutions using simple but important approaches. We work one-or-one or with whole teams.
Building relationships and networks Managing internal change and strategies Strategic planning Identifying and recruiting key fundraising staff Fundraising mentoring for development staff Friend-raising strategies? the key to successful fundraising Choosing and using the right database for youDesigned, created and presented by Fundraising Consultants, we have designed and refined a number of workshops and training for individuals and organisations over the years. Through a full range of hands-on courses, adapted to meet specific needs or areas, we tackle the basics and the nuances of successful fundraising. These workshops are delivered in small groups of no more than 12 participants, to ensure maximum benefit.
Starting out to raise funds for your charity can be overwhelming. This one-day course covers the basics. Modules include Fundraising Principles, Communication Essentials, Identifying New Donors, The Asking Process, The Thanking Process, Donor Development and The Role of Legacies and Bequests.
Fun-filled, highly participatory, one-day workshop that addresses questions such as "how do we tell a story that captures our mission?", "how do we write in a way that moves people to support our cause?" and "what are the secrets of a good storyteller?".
Our most popular workshop addresses the must-have skills of effective fundraisers and how to develop them. Today's top fundraisers have to be able to combine big dreams and practical realities, and this workshop shows you how to do both. Attendees receive a comprehensive workbook to take with them.
Interactive one-day workshop covers everything needed to build a successful bequest programme. Modules include ?Institutional readiness?, Who Makes A Bequest and Why, Asking For A Bequest and The 10 Things To Do Starting Tomorrow
Hands-on, half-day workshop focusing on building practical skills. Modules include The 10 Essential Communication Skills, Writing To Inspire, and Managing the Media Mix.
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