Services
Interim Leadership
Recruiting new leadership into an advancement organization can take months, a lag that often impacts staff accountability and focus, resulting in a loss of fundraising productivity. McDermott Philanthropy can provide interim leadership for the entire advancement organization or for discrete teams that are foundational to an organization’s success. As interim leaders, McDermott Philanthropy can also address legacy challenges so that a new leader enters a ready and receptive organization.
Impact
Our mission is to guide institutions toward sustained fundraising success
With extensive experience working alongside senior leadership, governing boards, and major donors, we provide strategic insights and high-level counsel. Supported by a broad network of experts, we ensure deep engagement with you and your organization.
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Experience borne from building and leading teams of 100+ fundraisers at leading research universities.
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Small organizations can be equally complex; we’ve also led advancement shops with staff of five or fewer.
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The year McDermott Philanthropy’s founder secured her first gift, working as a student phonathon caller at her alma mater.
What We Do
Customized solutions to meet your needs.
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Leadership Counsel
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Campaign Planning & Management
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Organizational Assessment & Planning
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Case-Making
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Integration
How We Operate
Engaging with McDermott Philanthropy
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Discovery
Contact us to schedule a initial consultation and discuss your organization’s unique needs.
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Assessment & Strategy
We’ll propose an engagement tailored to suit your organization’s needs
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Partnership & Execution
Once aligned on goals, we’ll work closely with you and your key stakeholders to deliver outsized impact