📍 Client: Girls in Christ, Inc. — Broward County, FL
📄 Services: Strategic Planning · Board Governance · Capacity Building · Financial Operations
They Had Vision. They Needed Infrastructure.
Girls in Christ knew where they wanted to go. Still, they lacked the systems to get there fast. Leadership needed a clear strategy tied to fundraising. They also needed better board engagement and a donor process that ran without chasing people down. So we started there.
The WorkWhat Grey & Associates Built
1. A Three-Year Strategic Plan
First, we built a clear, measurable plan for FY25–FY27. The plan set shared goals and gave the board and staff a single direction to work from. As a result, every decision had a clear filter: does this move the mission forward?
2. A Board Retreat to Align Leadership
Next, we ran a board retreat to close the gap between board members and staff. We clarified roles and set shared expectations. In turn, the board became a stronger partner in fundraising and follow-through.
3. Capacity-Building Across Three Areas
A. Revenue Diversification- We turned loose fundraising ideas into a clear revenue plan with targets and a tracker.
- We then set a review rhythm so the team could catch gaps early and adjust fast.
- We set donor data rules and a clear thank-you process.
- We also mapped the full donor journey from gift to follow-up to report.
- Finally, we built shared reporting routines the whole team now uses.
- We set clear month-end close steps and assigned roles to each one.
- We also built board-ready reports so leaders can make fast, informed decisions.
- In addition, we wrote down key financial steps to protect the work if staff changes.
Results & Early Wins
- ♘$90,000+ raised since the engagement began.
- ♘A clear strategy that keeps the board and staff focused on what matters most.
- ♘A board that shows up, follows through, and supports fundraising.
- ♘Donor workflows that run on their own without constant reminders.
- ♘Financial reports the board can read and act on every month.
One System. Not Four Projects.
Most firms fix one thing at a time. We do not. Instead, we build strategy, board work, donor care, and finance as one connected system. Each part supports the others. So when one gets stronger, all four get stronger.
- Strategy sets the fundraising focus, so growth stays tied to mission and capacity.
- The board has clear routines, so follow-through is not left to chance.
- Financial reports go to leadership on time, so decisions are not delayed.
- All systems are built to last, so the work survives staff and board changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a capacity-building engagement take?
Most clients see clear progress in the first 60–90 days. Full adoption often takes a few months more. It depends on your team size and how ready your tools are.
What makes this different from standard consulting?
We treat strategy, board work, donor care, and finance as one system. Each part connects to the others. That means results last longer and the work is easier to hand off.
Is this a good fit for my organization?
It works well for growing nonprofits that manage more than one funding stream. If your board, donor follow-up, or financial reporting needs work, this is built for you.
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