DCS Philanthropic Partners
Coaching frontline fundraisers using the power of curiosity and co-creation to build authentic and productive philanthropic partnerships.
Strategic guidance to help advancement leaders and teams build metric-based systems that strengthen missions and deepen impact.
Core Services
Our customized coaching, using the Partnership Journey model and mindset, equips frontline staff to unleash the power of curiosity and co-creation to build trust and understanding as the foundation of authentic philanthropic partnerships. Our approach utilizes the science and art of fundraising and promotes a seamless transition into gift conversations, often shortening the solicitation cycle while making the process more authentic, meaningful and productive for both donor and fundraiser.
Our strategic counsel offers advancement leaders and teams a metrics-based, donor-centered approach to strengthen engagement, messaging and process while elevating giving across major gifts, annual giving, campaigns, and alumni relations platforms.
Overview
Coaching & Mentoring: The Partnership Journey
Coaching for frontline advancement officers is at the heart of our work. Whether your team is new to fundraising or experienced and ready to refine their craft, we provide personalized guidance rooted in strategic curiosity and practical application. Our approach blends actionable strategy with a human-centered philosophy, helping fundraisers build confidence, clarity, and authenticity in every donor interaction.
Strategic Guidance for the Advancement Enterprise
Beyond coaching, we also partner with advancement leaders to strengthen structures, strategies, and donor engagement across the entire development landscape — always grounded in curiosity, alignment, and mission-driven purpose.
Strategic Service Overview:
Major and Planned Giving Strategy
Annual Giving Planning & Message Architecture
Capital & Comprehensive Campaign Counsel
Alumni Engagement & Volunteer Strategy
Constituent Relations & Donor Experience Design
Advancement Structure, Staffing & Operational Alignment
Accelerated Outcomes
Unlock performance and frontline fundraising ROI through our customized advancement coaching.
With coaching from DCS Philanthropic Partners you can expect to:
Secure more and better visits
Lead more productive conversations
Build trust and donor insight
Begin gift conversations sooner
Close more gifts
Raise more money
Develop a sustainable donor pipeline
Improve confidence, retention and professional growth
Increase job satisfaction and institutional alignment
Create philanthropic partnerships with the power to advance and strengthen your mission for decades to come
