Why Choose Little Bean Group
We know that fundraising is a challenge for all nonprofit organizations. We hear regularly from leaders that fundraising is their number one pain point. Little Bean Group can help. We have worked with over 50 nonprofit organizations of all sizes and budgets, across many fields and sectors. We know how to quickly analyze an organization’s needs and create a plan to move forward. We know that the needs of a small nonprofit are different from those of a national organization. We’ve worked with both – and everyone in between. We are your ideal fundraising partner. We provide personalized and effective fundraising expertise.
Expertise
Stephanie Schwartz is a nationally recognized leader who speaks and writes about nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy. She works with organizations around the country to create comprehensive fundraising strategies and trains CEOs and Board members on how to enhance their knowledge of and comfort with fundraising. Stephanie’s writing has been featured widely across publications including The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Washington Business Journal, and the Forbes Business Council.
When you work with Little Bean Group, you work with Stephanie. She has an incredible team behind her which allows her to be the sole interface with clients. Unlike other fundraising consulting firms, you deal solely with Stephanie, the principal consultant. This means that every single conversation you have brings Stephanie’s 20+ years of experience to bear. Every organizational project is a priority and receives the care and attention it deserves.
Stephanie serves on multiple boards and is active in the philanthropic sector. She walks the walk and is in the trenches every day. Unlike many of our large competitors where lead consultants have been away from front line fundraising for years, Stephanie is “in it” every single day.
Customized Approach for Nonprofits of all Sizes
You don’t need a huge budget to afford a fundraising consultant. Many of Little Bean Group’s clients have budgets of under $10 million. No matter an organization’s size, Little Bean Group can help create customized fundraising strategies that promote growth. We don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach. We know that every organization has its own unique strengths and challenges. We create an approach that’s right for you.
Comprehensive Service Offerings
Clients often engage Little Bean Group for a specific project and then return for more. We are nimble and can quickly adapt to meet any organization’s needs. Maybe you engage us for a strategy project and end up deciding that you need to further engage your Board in fundraising. Little Bean Group has you covered. Our Accelerate program is a great starting place if you’re still thinking about the best way to seek fundraising support.
Excellence
Little Bean Group offers an array of services for organizations of all sizes and budgets. Our Accelerate program offers significant value with assessment and strategy support and transparent pricing. Engaging with Little Bean Group offers the opportunity to engage with principal-level expertise at competitive rates. Stephanie Schwartz is Little Bean Group’s founder and CEO and engages directly with all clients. The value proposition is significant and offers tremendous ROI. We pride ourselves on delivering even more personalized expertise for a better price. That’s the true definition of value.
Proven Results and Client Success Stories
As a small business, relationships are critically important to us. We have been honored to help over 50 nonprofit organizations since our founding. We have worked with small organizations with budgets under $1 million to larger nonprofits with budgets in the tens of millions. We have expertise in virtually every sector including education, healthcare, advocacy, social services, and more.
Little Bean Group’s strategies help clients achieve significant results:
- A DC-based advocacy organization continues to see double-digit increases in fundraising results each year as a result of Little Bean Group’s donor retention strategies. That same organization continues to meaningfully build its major gift program each year through the CEO’s continued engagement with stakeholders.
- A Boston-based independent school saw a significant increase in Board member engagement in fundraising following an engagement with Little Bean Group that focused on rethinking the Board’s role in fundraising and a rewriting of roles and responsibilities of Board members.
- A NY-based nonprofit engaged Little Bean Group to help support its donor engagement and stewardship efforts. Each major donor now has a customized plan and everyone across the organization knows their role. The organization is already experiencing increased engagement and donor satisfaction.
The Little Bean Group Experience
Working with Little Bean Group is a great decision. We make the process seamless from start to finish. Each new client receives onboarding information and a kickoff call to set up the engagement for success. Throughout the engagement, Little Bean Group ensures that things stay on track and key deliverables and milestones are met. We work alongside organizational leadership and staff and build relationships based on mutual trust and respect. We value each partnership we forge and never take it for granted. At the conclusion of each engagement, clients receive an exit email summarizing the engagement and including all relevant links and work product to make it as easy as possible for clients to move forward
Little Bean Group is ready to partner with your organization. Whether you are looking for a quick assessment of your fundraising efforts or a longer term strategy support, we bring the expertise and experience. Contact us today to talk about how we can help your fundraising efforts. We look forward to partnering with you to help you create sustainable fundraising growth.
