Strategic, Innovative, and Sustainable Fundraising
At Shannon Development, we empower fundraising professionals to strengthen donor engagement with strategic, sustainable, solutions that maximize impact and build lasting relationships.
Who we are
Shannon Development is a targeted, personal, philanthropy advising firm that helps non-profit organizations reach their full potential in fundraising while creating and maintaining sustainable and effective development plans and programming. We offer executive counsel to staff and volunteers at all levels of the organization from pastors, boards of directors, campaign steering committee and finance council members, to directors of development, directors of annual giving, stewardship, marketing and communications and database management. We believe in big asks that yield transformational impact that will help give you an executive level mindset to approach professional and effective fundraising and development. With our expertise, you can reach your fundraising goals and confidently move into the future with a sustainable and high-achieving development program.
Frank Shannon
Our founder and principal advisor, Frank Shannon, brings over 30 years of executive fundraising and development experience and has raised over 200 million dollars. He will give your organization the expertise of a high-performing and established development expert while providing you with the tools to create and maintain a well-structured and effective model for moving your organization forward.
Learn about our services
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We offer a comprehensive approach to development that will guide you through the process of developing and implementing a fundraising program to meet and exceed your needs. Our approach gives you the elevated perspective you need to grow beyond small individual gifts, to long-term, sustainable, and impactful donations that can support expansion and growth. Our Scope of Services includes:
Initial Assessment
Planning
Strategy Development
Stewardship, Donor Engagement and Retention
Marketing and Communications Team Collaboration
Board of Directors Recruitment, Training, and Engagement
Leadership Councils and Committees Recruitment, Training, and Engagement
Risk Management and Contingency Planning
Annual Fund Campaigns
Major Gift Fundraising
Capital Campaigns
Ongoing Support, Accountability, and Adaptation
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In addition to the high level advising and executive leadership, we provide hands-on day to day assistance and Operational Services in Marketing and Communications
Public Media Assessments and Recommendations
Brand Voice Consistency
Visual Language
Social Media Management
Direct Mail and Email Campaigns
Social Marketing/Donor Demographics
Website Evaluation and Assistance description
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In addition to the high level advising and executive leadership, we can provide hands-on day to day assistance and Operational Services in Donor Engagement and Stewardship
Donor Relations
Donor Recognition Programs
Thank You Campaigns
Donor Connection and Ownership
Swag and Branding
Event Planning
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In addition to the high level advising and executive leadership, we can provide hands-on day to day assistance and Operational Services in Database Management
Database and CRM Management
Project Management
Prospect Research, Segmentation, and Management
Who we serve
We help any size non-profit organization with the need for effective, strategic, sustainable, and innovative fundraising and donor engagement. We specialize in Catholic parishes, campus ministries, schools, and apostolates. Our services are personalized and scalable and will give you the benefit of our experience and personal care.
Pillars of Practice
Strategic
We assess your specific situation and goals in order to craft a personalized and strategic development plan to meet your unique needs and circumstances.
Innovative
We pride ourselves on finding innovative ways to address fundraising challenges, using creative strategies and technologies to make an impact. By tailoring solutions to fit specific needs, we deliver impactful results that go beyond generic methods.
Sustainable
We are dedicated to providing you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed. Our principles will ensure that you can sustain and maintain a robust and effective development program.
Fundraising Roadmap
Looking for a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the elements of a successful fundraising plan? We can provide a comprehensive framework to steer you in the right direction that offers advice and guidance to help you follow through on a well-organized fundraising plan.