We provide consulting services to nonprofits across the United States & Canada, leading in human services policy, philanthropy and grassroots engagements driving people to do good.
Board Development & Engagement Services
Rule One’s team of professionals empower and engage nonprofit boards with an intensive community and leadership assessment ensuring the services provided and the executive leadership of the organization reflect the culture and values of the community they serve.
We believe every board member should be a dynamic representative of your organization engaged in your mission, an active participant in recruiting members, serving the mission and passionate in their personal giving.
Fundraising
Rule One evaluates existing programs and determines potential growth opportunities for your organization. Our team works with your existing development and fundraising professionals and provides recommendations for sustaining your mission for years to come. Rule One consultants have extensive experience in building a giving program with planned and legacy gifts from community partners committed to the success of your organization.
Board Recruitment and Orientation
Rule One works with executive leadership providing a comprehensive audit of current community partners and evaluate opportunities for board participation. By assessing community philanthropic interests and private sector initiatives, Rule One will provide guidance and assist in the recruitment and installment of freshly motivated partners to your cause.
Strategic Planning
We believe that a strategic plan is not something produced and placed on a shelf. It is an ever changing framework for the success of the organization at all levels. Rule One works with leaders to identify gaps in existing plans and provide motivation and incentives for resolving them and creating stronger plans for the future of the organization.
Training
Rule One works with your nonprofit to identify training needs of staff and volunteers to ensure your organization is operating in a safe and responsible environment. Our team develops in-person and e-learning solutions to fit your organization’s needs.
Community Engagement Services
Rule One’s community engagement consultants focus on empowering community members, engaging the private sector and inspiring civic leaders to join the mission of your organization as a value added proposition for the whole community.
Rule One leverages existing public policy and identifies community advocates to capitalize on governments cooperation to support organizational priorities. Additional advocacy is accomplished by leveraging social impact initiatives of the private sector to inspire outcomes that raise the individual and strengthen the community.
Program Feasibility Assessment Services
Rule One will perform feasibility studies and community assessments affirming mission alignment and community impact of existing programs. Rule One consultants will work with executive leadership to ensure that future programs are viable, sustainable and not duplicative of other community based organizations.