CLIENT STORY · SOCIAL SERVICES
Sustaining program growth with a clear plan
Housing Forward helps people move from housing crisis to stability through prevention, outreach, and permanent housing solutions. AltruNext partnered with its new development leader and board to build a clear, sustainable fundraising plan.
The challenge
Housing Forward’s budget had grown from $2.7 million to more than $8.5 million in five years. A strategic plan was in place, but the organization needed a formal fund development plan to sustain that growth.
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​After nearly a year without a Director of Development, the new leader needed to regain momentum—building a donor-centered culture, engaging the board, developing a major gifts pipeline, and strengthening fundraising infrastructure.
Our approach
01 · Assess
Review historic funding data and the changing landscape to identify priorities for sustainable growth.
02 · Plan
Build a three-year fund development plan with clear baselines, priorities, and accountability processes.
03 · Engage
Facilitate a board retreat that creates space for shared problem-solving and renewed fundraising engagement.
04 · Align
Clarify board and staff roles, break down silos, and keep everyone working toward shared fundraising goals.
A clear plan. Renewed momentum.
The new development leader gained a practical plan focused on high-return activities. Clear roles and accountability kept fundraising goals active across staff, committees, and the board. Energy from the retreat helped drive Housing Forward’s most successful Giving Tuesday to date.
3 years
A fund development roadmap with clear priorities
Record
Most successful Giving Tuesday at the time
Engaged
Renewed board involvement and shared accountability
“AltruNext put together a great virtual retreat with our board of directors and development team. We were very impressed with the content and participation.”
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Lynda Schueler, MPA
Executive Director during the partnership, Housing Forward