Set the scene
Consultation, Design & Project Management Services
Heurista has been working with nonprofit clients since 2011 and Anne and Rachel have a combined 40 years experience with donor recognition. We have learned a lot about what works, what doesn’t and why. We know the right questions, can quickly identify opportunities and gaps and steer you away from problems and towards greater engagement with donors and the community at large. Our work leads to consistent, confident donor relations and less time making decisions and taking action.
Our collaborative approach means we partner with our clients to quickly explore options and make strategic choices that are integrated with their fundraising goals. Our solutions engage donors in ways that motivate participation, increase giving and build passion for your mission.
Philanthropic Placemaking
Philanthropy is a love of humankind, and for nonprofits, that means giving of time, treasure, expertise for the benefit of others. This broad definition married with the concept of placemaking – building active communities around shared values – directs the comprehensive design approach for which Heurista is known.
Brand Enhancement
An organization’s brand is more than the logo, colors and fonts it uses. Brand strategies often lack the tools for authentic communication with and about donors. The brand enhancements designed for donor engagement often become key components in communicating with other audiences and aid in motivating community support.
Digital Technologies
New tools are ever evolving and the variety can be dizzying. Heurista has helped organizations make sustainable decisions about hardware, software, and the processes for keeping content fresh for three decades and can offer expert guidance on the pros and cons of integrating new technology for donor recognition.
Recognition Planning & Design
Heurista has helped nonprofits of every size and type develop comprehensive donor recognition programs that grow and evolve with the organization’s needs. We can provide turnkey services or work with local partners to implement product solutions that are budget-conscious, long-lasting, and easy to implement.
Program Assessment
Donor relations and stewardship is complex work. Heurista works with organizations to assess the current state of their programs, explore best and evolving practices and revamp their strategies. Best of all, we do so with empathy and grace, making the process worthwhile for everyone involved.
Policy & Procedure Writing
Clear directives and documented design standards can ease the work of managing donor relations programs, especially donor recognition signage. Heurista provides insight and expertise in naming opportunities, design guidelines, and collaboration with other stakeholders to provide expedited, consistent product outcomes.
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Lowcountry Food Bank
Charleston, SC
Philanthropic Placemaking • Brand Enhancement • Recognition Planning & Design
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Sheltering Arms Institute
Richmond, VA
Philanthropic Placemaking • Brand Enhancement • Recognition Planning & Design
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Philanthropic Placemaking • Recognition Planning & Design • Program Assessment • Policy & Procedure Writing
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Catawba Valley Health System
Hickory, NC
Brand Enhancement • Digital Technologies • Recognition Planning & Design • Policy & Procedure Writing
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Delbarton School & St. Mary's Abbey
Morristown, NJ
Philanthropic Placemaking • Brand Enhancement • Digital Technologies • Recognition Planning & Design • Policy & Procedure Writing
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Phoebe Health
Albany, GA
Philanthropic Placemaking • Brand Enhancement • Digital Technologies • Recognition Planning & Design • Policy & Procedure Writing
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University of Colorado | Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO
Digital Technologies • Recognition Planning & Design • Program Assessment • Policy & Procedure Writing
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Haywood Street Congregation
Asheville, NC
Philanthropic Placemaking • Digital Technologies
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Phoebe Sumter
Sumter, GA
Digital Technologies
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Bok Tower Gardens
Lake Whales, FL
Philanthropic Placemaking • Brand Enhancement • Recognition Planning & Design
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University of St. Thomas
St Paul, MN
Program Assessment
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Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY
Program Assessment
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Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
Spartanburg, SC
Program Assessment
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University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Policy & Procedure Writing
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Denver Public Library
Denver, CO
Policy & Procedure Writing
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Van Andel Institute
Grand Rapids, MI
Policy & Procedure Writing
