Advancement Consulting ServicesÂ
Strategic Thinking. Meaningful Partnership. Lasting Impact.
Our Services Include
We partner with colleges, universities, and foundations to design and implement engagement strategies that drive results. From
one-time assessments to embedded leadership support, our services help advancement teams thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.
Strategic Planning & Roadmaps
Long-term engagement strategy aligned to institutional goals and campaign priorities.
Executive Assessments
Focused reviews of alumni, donor, or volunteer engagement programs with actionable insights.
Alumni Engagement Metrics & Data Strategy
Transform engagement data into strategic action using industry benchmarks like CASE AEM.
Interim & Fractional Leadership
Short-term staffing solutions to stabilize and advance your programs during transitions.
Workshops & Retreat Facilitation
Custom-designed sessions to align teams, build buy-in, and generate new ideas.
Campaign Engagement Strategy
Engagement plans that support your philanthropic goals and drive donor pipeline growth.
Micro-Consulting
Our most accessible consulting services make partnering with any team, at any school or non-profit, simple and easy.
Strategic Guidance
Strategic Planning for Alumni & Constituent Engagement
Our three-phase planning process is grounded in research, inclusivity, and clarity: Â
- Discovery — We learn your landscape and listen deeply
- Collaboration — We bring people together across roles and divisionsÂ
- Testing — We turn ideas into strategies and give you the roadmap to move forward
The result is a plan that’s both actionable and adaptable—built to make a difference now and in the future.
Constituent Engagement & Pipeline Health Assessments
Our assessment tools help you understand how your advancement pipeline is performing — and where to focus for greater impact. We look at:
- Donor acquisition and retention
- Conversion of engagement into giving
- How different audience segments are responding
You’ll walk away with clear, practical recommendations to strengthen your pipeline and build long-term relationships.
Alumni Relations & Annual Giving Program Reviews
Using a thoughtful 24-point framework, we help you evaluate how well your programs are aligned, resourced, and prepared for growth. We focus on:
- Strategic alignment with institutional goals
- Communication effectiveness and ROI
- Team structure and capabilities
- Campus-wide partnership potential
You’ll get a prioritized roadmap of what to adjust, enhance, or rethink — backed by data and experience.
Volunteer Management & Alumni Board Consulting
We help transform boards and volunteer groups into true strategic partners by focusing on:
- Clear roles and purpose
- Governance and accountability
- Alignment with your goals
- Leadership pipeline development
Whether you're refreshing a board structure or nurturing future leaders, we bring tools and insights to move you forward.
Engagement Metrics & Reporting Frameworks
We help you measure what matters — with systems that track real engagement and provide actionable insights. Together, we’ll build models to:
- Understand communication and event impact
- Evaluate volunteer contributions
- Monitor philanthropy behavior and trends
Our approach helps your team use data to make smarter decisions and tell more compelling stories.
Benchmarking & Field Assessments
Looking to see how you compare to peers — or gain insight into what’s working elsewhere? Our benchmarking work includes:
- Peer institution comparisons
- Resource and staffing models
- Digital strategy evaluations
We help you learn from the field while staying grounded in what works best for you.
Implementation Support
Integrated Advancement Consulting
Break down silos and align alumni, development, and comms teams through org design, collaboration, and culture change.
Coaching & Training
Executive coaching and skill-building workshops tailored to your advancement goals—practical, people-focused, and impact-driven.
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Interim Staffing
Experienced interim leaders to ensure continuity and momentum during transitions—VP, Director, or project-based support.
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Alumni Surveys
Uncover alumni attitudes, motivations, and engagement preferences with custom surveys that guide strategy and messaging.
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At CMAC, we believe advancement—when grounded in values and driven by vision—can do more than raise funds; it can transform the future of higher education.
