Author: mturner

Healthcare

Post author By mturner
Post date September 11, 2016

Healthcare

Philanthropy in the healthcare sector is unique in many ways, particularly complex, and more important than ever. Researchers strive to discover cures and develop new treatments, technologies and models of care, which, when translated from “bench to bedside”, provide a better future for all. Their work provides a compelling case for support. Downstream from the research enterprise, lives are saved and enriched every day through the healthcare sector, and the emotional experiences leave many with life-altering memories and a strong incentive to donate.

Costs to discover, develop, translate and deliver new cures, treatments, technologies, and models of care to the patient continue to soar. Escalating overhead, declining reimbursements, healthcare reform, privacy regulations, population demographic shifts, and shifting perceptions of patient care and research commercialization have direct impact on philanthropic needs and giving patterns.

S. Sutton and Associates brings insight, sensitivity and highly skilled technical expertise to philanthropic enterprises within this sector and to their domestic and international prospects and donors.

Community Based Membership and Advocacy Sectors

Community Based Membership & Advocacy

Post author By mturner
Post date September 11, 2016

Community Based Membership & Advocacy

The community based membership and advocacy nonprofit sector is vast. It includes organizations focused on the environment, social services, sports, advocacy, civic and public affairs, as well as a wide range of charities, associations, membership organizations and faith-based institutions. All of these organizations depend heavily on private giving and the same principals of best practices apply. S. Sutton & Associates Inc. brings the same level of experience and expertise to this sector and to donors in their pursuit of community support and impact.

Education Sectors

Education

Post author By mturner
Post date September 11, 2016

Education

Educational institutions at all levels have experienced a decline in public funding, making them increasingly reliant on private philanthropic support. Private and public institutions alike compete fiercely for philanthropic dollars to meet operating costs and address student needs. The key to a sustainable future lies in finding a way to successfully adapt to a changing and increasingly challenging fiscal environment. S. Sutton & Associates Inc. brings experience and expertise to this sector and to donors to design high performance programs and help build sustainable growth.

Arts & Culture Sectors

Arts and Culture

Post author By mturner
Post date September 11, 2016

Arts and Culture

Art, design and culture form a tapestry of opportunity for philanthropic support in a range of domains, from the visual and applied arts, to the performing arts, such as theater, opera, dance, music, festivals and celebrations. Cultural settings such as archives and libraries, cultural heritage museums, historical sites and buildings, and natural heritage sites such as parks and reserves, zoos, aquaria and botanical gardens, require the same careful engagement and development of constituents, members and donors.

S. Sutton and Associates is an adept and appreciative consultant to art, design and cultural organizations and their donors, understanding the contribution of this sector to the milieu of society.

Services

Risk Management and Fundraising Governance

Post author By mturner
Post date September 9, 2016

Risk Management and Fundraising Governance

Overview

As donors increasingly demand tangible assurance their money is well spent and regulators question the costs of fundraising, nonprofit executives and their boards need to know how to build trust in their organization. We bring knowledge about “best practices” in fundraising and are fully conversant with standards that exist to assess them. We can work with you to understand risks associated with various fundraising approaches. We can train your staff on effective processes and we can develop tools for your Board to gain and maintain confidence that your organization’s reputation is in good hands.

Providing Direction

Risk management is essential for any organization and S. Sutton & Associates Inc. understands reputational risk around fundraising operations and results presents particular vulnerability. With that in mind our senior consultants with years in the arena also understand that with competing demands Boards need simple methods to assess risk, carefully considered solutions and if necessary, strategic remediation to restore trust.

In keeping with the methodology of the firm, our experts are able to provide a complete audit and assessment of your current state, articulating potential vulnerabilities and actionable strategies to avoid issues. Guidance and training for executive leadership staff is available to establish a framework going forward.

If the Board is placed in a position to consider remediation, our experts provide actionable steps for the organization to deploy and guidance for short term crisis communications and long term confidence building measures.

Services

Project Management

Post author By mturner
Post date September 9, 2016

Project Management

S. Sutton & Associates Inc. can apply tools, processes and knowledge so your projects achieve the objective, whether you are restructuring an organization or program, conducting an event or managing multiple projects.

Overview

More than $12 trillion (one-fifth of the world’s GDP) is spent on projects, and it is not surprising that organizations aim to improve performance, reduce risk, save money, and earn a greater return on investments through excellence in basic project management execution. Rigorous management principles and processes apply to businesses in various fields and industries as well as the nonprofit sectors and philanthropic management.

S. Sutton & Associates Inc. has the expertise to plan and control projects in order to meet the triple constraints of cost, schedule, and scope. We apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a broad range of activities during the lifespan of your particular project to initiate, execute, monitor and close processes. We manage integration, scope, time, costs, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement.

Our project management experts determine what activities need to be done to complete the project, organize when the activities are to be done, and forecast the resources (money, people) required to do the work. We ensure the activities are completed, manage additional activities and address risks, issues, and problems proactively, assuring you achieve your objectives.