Goettler Associates has a rich history of effectively serving the fundraising needs of the nation’s nonprofit organizations for more than 50 years, and across six decades. Established in 1965 by Ralph H. Goettler, the firm assembled a staff of highly qualified professionals to serve the total funding and marketing requirements of clients’ major fundraising initiatives.
Our mission is to lead nonprofit organizations toward realization of their full philanthropic potential through a full continuum of effective counsel. We have helped our clients conduct successful capital campaigns, increase annual operating support, establish planned giving programs, and strengthen their endowments.
Successful fundraising aligns a dynamic set of circumstances with the concerted efforts of volunteers, professionals, and donors. At Goettler Associates, we recognize that every client presents unique circumstances. Therefore, we believe every funding program must be individualized. This requires a combination of several essential elements, including capital, annual, and deferred giving; in addition to a well orchestrated advocacy program that often involves the organization’s marketing and public relations support. As a client-oriented firm, we take pride in the quality of counsel we provide in these areas.
Our comprehensive service offerings in the areas of FundRaising, Constituency Engagement, Leadership, and Planning can help your organization to consistently meet and even exceed its funding goals.
Our highly acclaimed Goettler Series has served as a ready reference for development professionals, the organization’s administration and volunteers that address the essential issues of fundraising and the advancement of organizations in the philanthropic marketplace.
In 1996, we began producing our popular Fund Raising Matters™ newsletter as a further extension of the Goettler Series to explore the state-of-the-art of methodologies and trends in the fundraising industry. From time to time over the past several years, we’ve turned to the fundraising marketplace to ask how the landscape is changing, and we’ve received a tremendous and insightful response. We have recently completed our fourth Fund Raising Matters OUTLOOK Survey, and the Outlook 2013 Report presents a comprehensive analysis of what is happening across our entire industry and what the future may hold.
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At Goettler Associates, we continue to build upon our long and successful history of advancing the business of philanthropy. We welcome the opportunity to discuss with you how we can apply our experience and talents to further your success. To discuss your needs at no obligation to you, please contact us at 1-800-521-4827 or e-mail us at info@goettler.com.
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