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PARTNERS IN PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM

Building Philanthropy Partnerships: Empowering Collaboration for Greater Impact

At Individual Giving Success (IGS), we believe the most successful fundraising efforts are built on strong, mission-driven partnerships. Our Partners in Philanthropy program is designed to equip academic leaders, clinicians, board members, and volunteers with the tools, language, and confidence to actively support and elevate development goals.

We work alongside nonprofit teams to foster a culture of shared ownership—where fundraising is not just a function of the development office, but a collective commitment embraced across the organization.

Purpose

Build internal alignment and activate key institutional stakeholders as effective partners in fundraising so that development efforts are shared, strategic and mission-driven.

Why Our Services Are Needed

Too often, institutional partners are asked to support fundraising without clarity, coaching, or context. Development teams rely on them for cultivation, stewardship, and storytelling—but without proper support, this results in confusion, delays, and donor disengagement. Our program builds capacity and confidence through structured tools, interactive coaching, and relationship-based strategy.

Our Programs

The Partners in Philanthropy program strengthens internal alignment and builds shared ownership of fundraising success. We collaborate with board members, physicians, researchers, administrators, and academic leaders to deepen understanding of philanthropy, improve partnership with the development team, and create a culture of strategic donor engagement.

Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Assessment:

A targeted diagnostic to evaluate how well your institution engages key internal partners in philanthropy. We assess awareness, readiness, and barriers to donor engagement—then deliver a tailored action plan to strengthen alignment, clarify roles, and deepen collaboration between stakeholders and development teams.

Philanthropy Education & Onboarding:

Too often, institutional partners are asked to support fundraising without clarity, coaching, or context. Development teams rely on them for cultivation, stewardship, and storytelling—but without proper support, this results in confusion, delays, and donor disengagement. Our program builds capacity and confidence through structured tools, interactive coaching, and relationship-based strategy.

Colleagues at Work

What Makes Our Approach Unique

Collaborative by Design:

We co-create solutions that reflect
each partner’s strengths

​Mission-Driven Framing:

We position philanthropy as a tool to advance shared goals

Culture-Building Focus:

We co-create solutions that reflect
each partner’s strengths

Common Engagement Scenarios

  • Onboarding new department chairs or board members

  • Preparing clinicians or researchers for donor engagement

  • Launching or relaunching volunteer ambassador programs

  • Embedding philanthropy into department or unit strategy

The Outcomes

  • Internal partners are confident and equipped to champion philanthropy

  • Donors benefit from more authentic,
    mission-rich experiences

  • Development teams gain allies who open doors and extend reach

  • The institution builds a culture where giving is celebrated and shared

Let’s Connect

Looking to strengthen your frontline fundraising?

Let’s talk about how our coaching model can help your team build confidence, improve performance, and close more gifts.


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