• Development of Emergency Crisis Funding Program
• Coaching services for fund development team and volunteers
• Donor data mining
  
  

• Review and recommendations for board governance policies and proceedures
• Foundation for creating a sustainable fund develop strategy
  
  

Have you ever wondered...

How do I know where my charitable dollars are going?

Am I really having an impact in the community that I work and live in?

Can I generate a financial return on investment by investing in community projects?

How do I talk to my family about leaving a legacy? How do I engage my children in philanthropy?

Are resources available for making informed decisions on philanthropic giving?

How is, "doing good, good for business?" 

Investing in community is not always easy. Every year we hear reports about how charities are not transparent enough for their donors. In 2006 approximately 4000 charities were investigated by the Canadian Revenue Agency for improperly reporting their charitable activities.

Dexterity Consulting works with you to align your values with organizations that have a proven track record of transparency and delivery. Our process is a hands-on approach to philanthropic advising. We provide opportunities for you and your family to:

• engage in social venture projects
• volunteer with organizations that you are investing
• learn about other agencies that match your philanthropy goals
• connect with like minded individuals to generate greater social capital

Our knowledge of local, national and international charitable sectors is deep and our strategic partnerships with other social venture groups means that you will receive the most current information on your philanthropic investments.

Our commitment to quality and service does not stop with your investment. Working with your beneficiaries, Dexterity Consulting produces quarterly reports on how your investment is generating social impact.

Comprehensive Philanthropic Consulting Services

Your charitable contributions are a reflection of your values, this is a natural place to start developing your strategic community investment plan.

 

Identifying Your Values

Working closely with you, we will identify your core values, evaluate the impact that your current giving has and assess the alignment with your intentions.

 

Determine Your Goals

We walk you through a process of determining and setting your goals. Your business, personal and social goals can be accomplished through a strong community investment strategy.

 

Develop Your Plan

Through workshops, one-on-one conversations, site visits to prospective charitable recipients, and strategic planning meetings, we will address the concerns that you and/or your business have about the world in which you live and work.

Building community begins at home. The actions that you model for your children will create patterns that will grow and strengthen over time. Dexterity Consulting will provide you with the tools to begin the conversation with your family around your philanthropic goals. We can facilitate the conversation or merely provide the resources for you and your family to make informed decisions.

Family philanthropy does not only happen from the parent to the child. It also happens when your children ask questions about how they live. Free the Children is just one example of how child posed questions about what he saw in the world and engaged his family in generating social change.

One of the many things that makes Dexterity Consulting unique are the partnerships we have created with other individuals and businesses around the country. We draw upon those relationships to provide you with the best possible service - from financial investment to volunteering to travel opportunities.

Your actions today can directly impact the actions of others tomorrow...

What kind of world do you want to leave for your children and their children? How will you be remembered by your loved ones and community?

Dexterity Consulting works with you, your estate planner, your wealth manager and other interested parties to provide you with strategy for creating lasting positive social impact into future generations.

We provide you with the emotional and practical support required in carrying on these conversations with your family members. Most especially, "How much inheritance is enough, and what is too much?" This question is answered by looking at your values and what your social impact goals are.

Measuring your social impact can be quite daunting. How do you know that your $1,000 donation to the homeless shelter actually has the intended ripple effect?

Several models have been developed over the years in measuring Social Return on Investment. This tool is used to communicate back to shareholders the financial return on social investing. As an individual this tool can be used in helping you evaluate whether you should increase your support to an agency and how impactful your initial investment was. Dexterity Consulting conducts a social impact study on your charitable investments in order for you to make informed decisions on your giving.

Our approach to social impact assessment is a combination of several models that have been developed over the years. You can connect directly to some of those models through our Links and Resources section of this website.

Dexterity Consulting believes in providing free access to information so that all donors can make informed decisions. As Social Impact Studies are conducted they are published in the Dexterity Research section of this website. Published reports are the property of Dexterity Consulting.

There are over 161,000 non-profit and charitable organizations in Canada alone.  Using traditional measurements, Canada's non-profit sector represents 2.6% of the GDP amounting to over $29 Billion (excluding hospitals and universities).  In fact, in 2003, the economic activity generated by the non-profit sector was, "twice the size than each of the motor vehicle manufacturing and agriculture industries, and also larger than the accommodation and food services industry." (Statistics Canada) 

Dexterity Consulting provides tools and resources to clients and the general public on the latest information from the non-profit sector. By providing you with information on the sector you are better able to make decisions around your philanthropic portfolio and your community investment plan.

Are you interested in a presentation to your Board of Directors or company stakeholders?  Are you exploring ways for you, your family or your business to become more engaged in community activities and organizations?  Are you exploring other avenues for revenue generation and considering the non-profit sector as a potential market place?  Dexterity Consulting can provide you with the information you require in order to make informed and calculated decisions.