Guiding Nonprofits
Toward Success

Who We Are & What We Do

L’Etoile Development Services accelerates the potential of non-profit organizations through a collaborative, consensus-building approach to strategic planning services, communications, leadership coaching, fundraising, board development, and stakeholder engagement.

Our Clients

Our clients are ready to reach beyond the status quo, expand their vision, and engage stakeholders in new & meaningful ways. These organizations recognize that embracing a strategic shift in how they operate and communicate will transform the hearts of those who engage and give generously, as well as the lives of those who are served. Some of our clients include:

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Faith-Based Institutions

Our firm specializes in the facilitation of strategic planning, pastoral planning, and synods. We have worked extensively with (arch)dioceses and other Church apostolates to prepare for the future with confidence and hope, while inspiring great generosity at unprecedented levels.

Planning Works When the People for Whom It is Intended, Own It

When planning with clergy and religious, together with the lay faithful, we have learned that it must be their plan, not that of a small group of leaders, or outsiders. The people will plan if called upon. They will be grateful that their Church has invited them into partnership, rather from leading by decree. We know this because we’ve witnessed it. Every diocese and ministry has generous and talented people who are waiting to be inspired to offer their “yes” to step forward and serve. And such authentic engagement leads to greater giving.

Our team of expert planners is ready to design and facilitate a customized planning process that is fitting to the culture and delivers concrete results.

Educational Institutions

L’Etoile Development’s work focuses on helping colleges and universities:

  • Build consensus among the board and staff around a bold vision for the future.
  • Establish and strengthen relationships for life between their institution & their most faithful supporters, alumni, and friends.
  • Guide the recruitment and mobilization of the right fit talent to broaden outreach efforts and reach for higher-level contributions.

Alumni Engagement & Advancement Initiatives

L’Etoile Development works with the alumni and institutional advancement teams to facilitate a process to:

  • Evaluate all aspects of alumni relations, make recommendations, and begin to implement new strategies that reconnect grateful alumni and friends with their alma mater.
  • Set annual, major, and planned giving benchmarks and timelines.
  • Guide the recruitment and mobilization of the right-fit talent to strengthen outreach efforts and reach for higher-level contributions.
  • Broaden the base of contributions and maximize solicitation and stewardship strategies.
  • Prepare for a potential capital campaign that will include:
  • Strategic Planning
  • Development Audit
  • Constituent Wealth Screening
  • Alumni Engagement
  • Comprehensive Communications Plans
  • Facilitation of Board Retreats
  • Professional Coaching