John Rust Consulting"Non Profit Association
Management Consulting Services"
Grown too big and complex for volunteers
but still too small for full-time staff?
John Rust Consulting provides association business management consulting services for small and medium size Maine non profit organizations who want to get the basics right, but don't have the resources to hire full-time professional staff.
Maintaining solid business practices is a key function of every non profit board of directors. Not only do good board members demand proper financial accountability, but the IRS and your potential donors do too. Establishing and maintaining systems that will assure this will allow you to retain your non profit designation and gain the confidence of those who might support your cause.
Whether you are just starting out, expanding or having financial difficulties, the sooner you start building good business practices, the sooner you will reach your goals.
Building a solid association can often involve consulting services in many of the following areas:
Non Profit Financial Management:
- Bookkeeping
- Assistance in setting up Quickbooks
- Fund Accounting
- Financial Statements
- Annual Preparation of IRS Form 990
- Cash Management
- Working Capital Management
- Financial Plans
- Cash Flow Budgets
- Program Expanse Analysis
- Program Costing & Overhead Allocations
- Grant Request Budgets
- Annual Reports
- Budgeting
- Cost Controls
Program Development & Marketing:
- Marketing Plans
- Program Development
- Program Launch
- Marketing Communications Plan
- Brochure Copywriting
- Newsletter Writing & Production
- Email Newsletters
- Website Development
- Opinion Surveys
- Focus Groups
Development & Fundraising:
- Oversight of Fundraising Projects
- Oversight of Grant Proposals
- Online Fundraising
- Ongoing Communications Programs
- Strategic Plans
- Marketing Audit
- Management Audit
- Interim Management
Outreach & Coalition Building:
- Communications Programs
- Policy & Position Development
- Represention at Public Events
- Membership Development Plans
Business & Strategic Planning:
- Business Plans
- Strategic Plans
- Budgets
- Mission Statements
- Goals
- Objectives
- Strategies
- Program Development
Financial Difficulties:
- Cash Management
- Cash Flow Projections
- Cost Controls
- Down-sizing
- Interim Management
- Workout Plans
- Restructuring
- Business Plans
- Breakeven Strategies
- Cost Reduction Programs
"Call Now to Arrange a Free Consultation"
Or click here to send me an E-mail, and I will call you. Let's get to know each other, and discuss some of your most pressing problems, during a brief, confidential, visit in your office. I will freely share my ideas with you, even though there is no charge for this meeting, and no obligation.
PS: Why I Offer A Free Consultation
I want your business. That's no surprise. But I hate selling. In fact, like most people, I need an ice-breaker.
My free initial consultation will let you to get to know me better. You won't need to worry about how much our meeting will cost you. And I wont worry about all the valuable advice I give away. So we can both relax and share ideas.
Then you'll see why other business owners continue to seek my business and marketing consulting services, and you will want to as well.
Like my other clients, once you get to know me, and I contribute to your success, I know you will never forget, and you will continue to seek my consulting services long into the future.
"Yes But, Here's that Old Catch"
Of course, neither you or I can afford to give away the store all the time. So I only make a limited number of free consultations each month. And I make them on a first come first serve basis. So the sooner you call, the sooner we can get together and start solving your problems.