The MOST™ Philanthropy Model

Our proven step-by-step framework to maximize your people, mission, and impact.

Make The MOST™ of every opportunity

Amplifying the impact of your mission, updating your operations, using the art of storytelling to showcase gifts in action, and rethinking your approach to talent development are not just beneficial for fundraising organizations—they're imperative to stay successful and relevant.


We created The MOST™ Philanthropy Model to help organizations transform and build effective, resilient, and sustainable fundraising capacity. The result not only maximizes your immediate fundraising potential but also strengthens the connection between your institution and its community of supporters, paving the way for more engaged, inclusive, and impactful philanthropy that carries you into the future. Find out how it works.

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Mission

Amplify the impact of your mission by showing donors how their gifts are directly benefiting the cause they care about.

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Organization

Get your organization optimized to be agile and responsive to change to meet the evolving needs of donors and stakeholders.

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Stories

Tell compelling stories about your organization's impact and connect donors to the difference they make.

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Talent

Rethink how to find, develop, and retain talent to build a thriving and sustainable culture of philanthropy.

Measure your 'MOST'

Innovating in the face of change means embracing a new framework and making The MOST™ of every opportunity. Find out how your organization aligns with our innovative framework—and where you need to improve. Take our free assessment now.

APPLYING THE FRAMEWORK

The MOST™ Philanthropy Model offers ways to innovate across each pillar for greater success today and tomorrow.

Let money follow mission.


By focusing on mission impact in your messaging, campaign strategies, and planning, you can better articulate the specific outcomes and changes that donations will facilitate.


Get your organization optimized.

Organizations must innovate to thrive, which means adopting new technologies, improving outdated processes, and rethinking traditional models of engagement.

Share stories that matter.



Connect with donors on an emotional level, making the cause relatable and inspiring action. Philanthropy thrives on emotional engagement as much as it does on the dollars donated.

Take care of your talent.



Attracting and retaining talented individuals passionate about the mission is essential. But fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued is critical for sustained success.

THE MOST™ MODEL IN ACTION

What will be the impact?

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More Donors & Money

An enhanced ability to convey the impact of your mission that reliably helps you expand your reach and acquire a broad range of donors, especially major donors.

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Optimal Performance

An agile organization equipped to confidently and cost-effectively handle fast-changing donor expectations and social, economic, and political shifts.

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Stronger Donor Connections

Donors who deeply feel they are an integral part of your mission and are inspired to strengthen their connections with you, improving donor retention and stewardship.

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Culture of Philanthropy

A culture of philanthropy where all team members feel valued and able to contribute their diverse talents and insights, helping you grow and keep exceptional talent.

Are you up for the challenge?

Ultimately, The MOST™ Philanthropy Model is about creating a more dynamic, responsive, and impactful development organization that can not only meet the current demands of the philanthropic landscape but also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.


Discover how your organization ranks in each of our pillars with our free, personalized MOST™ Challenge.

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