1	Partnership in Philanthropy Making good nonprofits better
2	What is PIP? Organized in 1991 with a leadership grant from Prudential Foundation Partnership between NJ’s donor community & professional fundraisers Provides assessment, consulting & training to NPOs Helped over 130 agencies expand their fundraising programs; strengthen their Boards & management practice
3	PIP’s Mission “PIP helps people by making good nonprofits better, by maximizing their capabilities.” To enable impartially-selected small nonprofit fundraising and management.
4	PIP Helps Growing Nonprofits Build stronger boards Educate trustees Identify new funding sources Develop fundraising plans Design fundraising budgets Strengthen cases for support Learn fundraising techniques Diversify funding sources
5	Services Provided by PIP Assessment Evaluation of the Board Hands-on Consulting Workshops & Training Tailored Annual Fundraising Plan Hotline Services Annual Follow-up
6	How the Process Works PIP Consultant determines the state of readiness of the agency: Mission, Vision & Board Planning & Management Financial Management Marketing & PR Program Operation Outcomes Measurement/Management Fundraising Resources Current Fundraising Program Board’s Fundraising Efforts Major Donor Fundraising Efforts
7	PIP Consultants Experienced fundraising professionals with a minimum of 5 years in the field Trained by PIP board members Follow a structured curriculum Submit periodic reports to the PIP Executive Director
8	PIP Consultants PIP pays 100 hours of consulting services Consultant donates 50 pro bono hours At end of 10-month consultancy, NPO has received a total of 150 hours NPO saves up to 94% of open market pricing for fund raising consulting services
9	How the Process Works PIP consultant prepares 10-month action plan, assigns specific tasks & timelines: Includes tasks for Staff, Board, Committees & Consultant Provides framework for short-, mid-, & long-term goals Assessment Instrument repeated in 10 months: Determine progress Identify problem areas that still need work PIP consultant develops 12-month work plan Third assessment administered after 6 months
10	Participation Criteria Minimum of 3 years continuous operation NJ Certificate of Incorporation & written By Laws Currently qualified by IRS to receive charitable contributions & a Federal EIN Currently registered with State of NJ Charitable Registration Office
11	Participation Criteria Board-approved annual operating budget, IRS 990 form and/or annual audited financial statement At least 6 official members on Board of Directors Minimum 4 Board meetings each year 1 full-time professional staff member & equivalent of one full-time administrative/ program staff person and/or one support staff person
12	Responsibilities of Organizations Selected Provide “point” persons Participate in the Fundraising Capacity Assessment Hold Board meeting to discuss Fundraising Capacity Assessment Pass a resolution concerning PIP participation at Board meeting where Assessment Report is presented
13	Responsibilities of Organization Selected Appoint a PIP “Point Committee” Hold Board meeting to discuss Annual Fund Raising Program Plan & Long-Range Resource Development strategies Send Board members & Executive Director to PIP Workshops Commit
14	How to Apply Download application from PIP’s website www.pipnj.org Request an application: E-mail: bdembo@pipnj.org Call: 973-701-9810 Fax: 973-701-9812 Rolling admissions. Contact PIP for date of next cycle.