The Investment-Driven Model™
Convergent Nonprofit Solutions utilizes the Investment-Driven Model™ concept to deliver a transformative approach to fundraising for nonprofits. This model can be applied to both small and large nonprofits, and virtually any nonprofit in any sector. The IDM emphasizes strategic alignment between fundraising objectives, delivered outcomes, and the overall mission of each nonprofit. When investors see this approach, which is often refreshingly new to them, they respond positively and invest more money in our campaigns.
Read the articles below to find out more about how the Investment-Driven Model™ can help your nonprofit.
News Articles
When communities need to make significant improvements in infrastructure, housing, or workforce development, public funding alone often falls short. That’s where public–private partnerships (PPPs) become essential. These collaborations align government resources with private sector expertise to deliver complex projects more efficiently, faster, and with a greater long-term impact.Economic development organizations,...
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In economic development, the stakes are high. Communities rely on your ability to drive job creation, improve quality of life, and strengthen local economies. Too often, organizations are asked to deliver significant results with limited resources, unclear expectations, and outdated methods of tracking success. That's where a data-driven fundraising strategy...
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Across the country, communities struggle to attract and retain the talent they need to sustain economic growth. For nonprofit organizations — especially those focused on economic development — the moment is clear: talent attraction isn’t just an opportunity. It’s a responsibility.Nonprofits are uniquely positioned to lead bold, collaborative campaigns that...
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The state of a community’s available workforce is no longer just a discussion topic at luncheons — it’s become one of the most pressing challenges facing local economies. As businesses struggle to find qualified workers, local stakeholders are increasingly called to help bridge the gap between employer expectations, government initiatives,...
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As educational institutions across the country grapple with shrinking budgets and increasing pressure to improve outcomes, securing sustainable funding has become more critical than ever. Whether public or private, schools and universities must look beyond traditional funding sources to overcome enrollment challenges and boost graduation rates. That’s where Convergent Nonprofit...
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Economic development leaders often speak in terms of business retention, attraction and expansion to foster a dynamic quality of life in their communities. Those initiatives rely heavily on a skilled, educated workforce, drawing a clear correlation between the presence of vibrant secondary and post-secondary educational institutions and regional prosperity.Economic Development...
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Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, a national leader in fundraising consulting, has created an Education Growth & Impact Initiative to enhance sustainable education funding. With years of experience supporting education-focused clients, Convergent is expanding its capacity to provide specialized service to Promise Programs, and two-year colleges, reinforcing its commitment to education as...
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Spend any time at a community or technical college and you’ll notice that fundraising and workforce development often exist nearby, sometimes even down the hall from each other. Yet for many years, they’ve operated in parallel rather than in partnership. That was certainly my experience during my 30 years in...
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Discover how a well-crafted strategic plan transforms great ideas into fundable, actionable initiatives. Learn how strategic planning enhances fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term success.
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As a nonprofit professional, you know that responsibly using resources and funds is necessary to keep your organization afloat and your mission alive, especially as individual giving continues to decline.However, you may not be familiar with the ins and outs of managing these resources and making sure your nonprofit has...
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