Interim Development Office

Your Development Director Left. Your Fundraising Doesn't Have To Stop.

The Philanthropy Blueprint can serve as your interim development office for 3-6 months while your organization searches for its next development leader.

Let's Talk About Your Development Vacancy

What Happens Next

When a development seat is empty, donor relationships and fundraising momentum are the first things at risk. Here is exactly how Blueprint steps in.

1

Blueprint steps in

Experienced development leadership is in place quickly so fundraising does not pause while you recruit.

2

Assesses priorities

We identify what must keep moving now - donors, deadlines, campaigns, and grants - and what can wait.

3

Keeps donor activity moving

Stewardship, cultivation, and active conversations continue so relationships do not go quiet during the vacancy.

4

Manages fundraising initiatives

Annual giving, major gifts, grants, and other active initiatives stay on a clear calendar and get executed.

5

Works with the CEO and board

Leadership has a development partner for strategy, reporting, and the decisions that cannot wait for a new hire.

6

Helps recruit a permanent development professional

We support the search so you hire the right next leader - not just the fastest available one.

7

Assists the transition

We help your new development professional step in with context, systems, and momentum already in place.

What's Included

A 3-6 month engagement designed to keep fundraising moving while you search.

3-6 month engagements

Fundraising management

Donor strategy

Prospect management

Grant oversight

Board support

Development calendar

Recruitment/onboarding of permanent development staff

Let's Talk About Your Development Vacancy

If your Development Director just left - or you know a search is coming - we can help you keep fundraising moving while you hire the right next leader.

Let's Talk About Your Development Vacancy