Announcing the arrival ofAnnouncing the arrival of

Stargazer Club is designed to help nonprofit Stargazer Club is designed to help nonprofit organizations grow in an efficient and cost-organizations grow in an efficient and cost-effective way…effective way…

Why?

In a recent survey of nonprofit organizations in the South Puget Sound area of Washington

State, NonProfit Solutions NW learned that 72% of the respondents “would be more likely to take advantage of outsourced services if there was a

more economical way of doing so.”

Stargazer Club is an Stargazer Club is an innovative solution for many innovative solution for many nonprofits who need help but nonprofits who need help but do not have the budget for it. do not have the budget for it.

We envision Stargazer Club members to be professionals striving for excellence in their nonprofit organization. This program is a way to reach a higher level of excellence in an efficient, easy and affordable way.

Some obstacles to nonprofit growth:Some obstacles to nonprofit growth:

• Local, regional and national economic climate can impact fundraising results…*Creating the need for new

fundraising approaches and alternatives

Shortage of qualified, experienced human capital on a tight and shrinking budget…* Creating the need for impactful, relevant training and development programs that are cost-effective

The lack of a clearly defined roadmap toward the future…*Creates the need for a strategic plan that is

measurable, clear and simple to see and follow

Where are you going? How are Where are you going? How are you going to get there?you going to get there?

The following are some reasons to enroll in Stargazer Club,The following are some reasons to enroll in Stargazer Club, how to get to where you want to go…how to get to where you want to go…

First:First:

All new members receive the impactful Nonprofit Life Stage Assessment…

“The Life Stage Assessment gives you a detailed evaluation of your organization and

its life stage. It places your organization within one of five distinct stages (from Stage One, the early, inspired days, to Stage Five,

the days of review and renewal). That’s useful in and of itself, because knowing

where you sit now, you can anticipate some of the challenges you face, and plan for some

of the changes you’d better make.” Fieldstone Alliance

and how you can benefit immediately…and how you can benefit immediately…

This powerful publication will help you This powerful publication will help you in the following areas:in the following areas:

Prior to embarking on a strategic planning process. During times of high stress or challenge. When engaging an organization development consultant. Prior to an executive search. Anytime the organization wants to discover what stage of

development it is in and what to expect next and needs to establish a clear map of direction and action.

Second:Second:

The Stargazer Membership Club provides financialpredictability and more effective budgetary control when itcomes to investing in outsourced consulting, education and

professional development.

Third:Third:

The Stargazer Membership Club is a great way your nonprofit organization can efficiently plan and manage the outsourcing of

consulting services in an economically responsible and sustainable way.

The Stargazer Club provides decision makers and planners a very efficient way to develop strategic short term and long term plans

for the realization of your nonprofit vision, and mission.

Fourth:Fourth:

Stargazer Club members receive a complimentary hour of consulting service with their new enrollment valued at over

$100.00.

Fifth:Fifth:

When Stargazer Club members refer other organizations to the Stargazer Club they will receive 1 Bonus hour of service from

Nonprofit Solutions NW valued at $100.00.

Sixth:Sixth:

Stargazer Club members will have future access to a “members only” website which will contain archived newsletters, articles, audios and videos as well as links to discounted services with other companies. As a member you will receive access to a

variety of resources to help your organization grow and better realize its strategic plan and service mission.

Seventh:Seventh:

The Stargazer Club membership also offers your organization an efficient way to track and budget for all the outsourced development services that you use. The Stargazer Club

membership system keeps tabs on all time spent and can provide an accountability audit trail for the services used throughout the

year.

Eighth:Eighth:

As a Stargazer Club member you will also have access to a future community of members through an online Forum where you can share and receive insights and ideas from other members. You will also be able to provide feedback to the community on your

experience as a Stargazer Club member.

How does the Stargazer Club work?How does the Stargazer Club work?

Accrued hours can be redeemed for a variety of services in the key areas of Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Organizational Assessment and Tele-Coaching. Counseling, facilitation, plan development services, and fundraising training are available within those service areas.

Accrued service hours in the Stargazer Club can also be redeemed for development audits and assessments in the areas of stewardship, marketing and public relations, and Board operations.

Growth and sustainability are a important reasons for this membership club. Outsourced consulting service costs are often hard to manage so the Stargazer Club’s monthly service plan is designed to be easy and affordable.

Services available within the Stargazer Club:Services available within the Stargazer Club:

Strategic Planning Pre-Planning counsel and or Pre-Planning presentation to Board/Committee Strategic Planning Facilitation Writing and Development of Strategic Plan Building the Work Plan Fundraising and Feasibility Studies Donor Recognition Plan Development Counsel of Cultivation Program Fundraising Training for Board/Committee Private Foundation Grant Research Individual/Corporate Prospect Research Evaluation and Rating of Individual/Corporate Prospects Counsel of Integrated Development Plan Design and Implementation of Direct Mail Solicitation Campaign Feasibility Studies Organizational Assessments Stewardship Assessment, Report and Recommendations Annual Board Assessment, Report and Recommendations Marketing/Public Relations Assessment, Report and Recommendations Development Audit, Report and Recommendations  Technology Consulting Services

Stargazer Club Services and Value of Service OfferingsStargazer Club Services and Value of Service Offerings  

Redeem Accrued Hours for these Services Hours of Service

 Tele-coaching 30 minute sessions Webinar or Tele-conference Events 1 per event Strategic Planning

Pre-planning counsel 2-5One-day Strategic Planning facilitation 10Multiple-day Strategic Planning facilitation 12 - 15Write the Strategic Plan 5 - 10Build the workplan(s) 3 - 5

 Fundraising

Board or committee fundraising training 5Private foundation grant research 5Individual/corporate prospect research 5Evaluate & rate individual/corporate prospects 5Integrated Development Plan counsel 10Direct mail solicitation 10 (design & implementation)Capital Campaign feasibility study 100

 Organization Assessments

Stewardship assessment, report & recommendations 10Annual Board assessment, report & recommendations 10Marketing/PR assessment, report & recommendations 10Development audit, report & presentation 25

 

Other Stargazer Benefits:Other Stargazer Benefits:

Members receive any other contracted services that are listed previously at their membership rate.

Monthly membership investments can be made easily and automatically to build up the bank of consulting hours

consistently and hassle free.

Stargazer Club Membership LevelsStargazer Club Membership Levels

A nonprofit organization can select from a number of membership levels, each of which accrue hours of service with each monthly investment.

Stargazer Club is designed to be extremely flexible. Service hours begin to accrue upon enrollment. Members can move from one

membership level to another at any time. And the enrollment can be cancelled with as little as a 30 day written notice.

The goal of the Stargazer Club is to be one of the

shining lights that can help you in the direction of your

dreams.

Enrollment is quick and easyEnrollment is quick and easy

Go to: www.nonprofitsolutionsnw.com/stargazer.htm to download your enrollment application

OR listen to an audio interview explaining the benefits in greater detail.

Additional information about Stargazer Club is also available at 360-866-3638