ORGANIZATION/POLITICAL FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is the key to success in any political or non- profit organization. Whether it be for a candidate election, political committee, or issue driven C4/C3, Cothran Development Strategies (CDS) has a flawless track record of raising the funds necessary for these groups to achieve success.
 
• Work with each client to tailor a fundraising plan that meets their specific needs
• Devise a fundraising plan and outline for the individual or organization
• Help identify appropriate fundraising prospects
• Assist with personal candidate solicitation
• Assist in creating all printed fundraising materials
• Follow up any necessary fundraising solicitation materials
• Plan, coordinate and follow up all fundraising meetings and events
• Create and maintain an extensive contributor database
• Oversee all aspects of fundraising to assure the goal is accomplished
• Federal and State Campaign Reporting

ORGANIZATION/TRADE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
As the Director of Development for many organizations and trade associations, CDS has been able to apply the fundraising experience and organizational structure needed to increase membership as well as retention in each association we have represented.

• Work with each client to tailor a membership recruitment and retention plan that meets their specific needs
• Devise a fundraising plan and membership recruitment outline for organization
• Help identify appropriate prospects
• Assist with any corporate personal solicitation
• Assist in creating and developing all membership materials
• Help plan and coordinate all meetings and events
• Help create and maintain an extensive and user friendly membership database
• Federal and State Campaign Reporting

CORPORATE/TRADE ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
With a staff of experts in the field of corporate management, CDS has the ability to offer clients a professional, reliable, efficient, and cost effective approach to managing a small business or trade association. We enable organizations to “outsource” all staff duties as well as create a virtual office that provides our clients a way to increase productivity while decreasing employee and structural overhead expenses.
 
Client services range from managing an entire organization to providing a cluster of specified services that are tailored to fit each client’s individual needs.

• Formation (and administration) of 501 C3 organization, 501 C4 organization, political committee, or corporation.
• Planning and policy development
• Act as the overall administrative staff including Executive Director and support staff /provide a "virtual office" to keep overhead costs low.
• Accounting Services
• General  office administration
• Data Entry 
• Internet Research
• Special Event Coordination
• Conference planning and management
• Board meeting management
• Membership Development (per development services)
• Communication services including: internet site and maintenance, newsletters, print and electronic media, grassroots, phone programs and brochure and marketing material design. 
• Public Relations
• Political affairs consulting

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT utilizing the MBTI

CDS can assist your company with employee performance, job satisfaction and overall retention utilizing the Meyers Briggs Type Instrument. Unsatisfied employees, high turnover, the expense of training and a monotonous job environment all contribute to the result of lower than desired company profits. Our President and CEO is a trained MBTI Consultant that can provide clients with the assistance they need to assure employee morale and communication remains a top priority.

• Diagnosis (Quantitative and Qualitative analysis through employee surveys and focus groups to identify a baseline and areas for improvement)
• Analysis (Collect data, identify areas of leverage and return on investment, discuss findings with stakeholders and incorporate feedback, outline risks and possible mitigation strategies)
• Implementation (Develop a “roadmap” for the organization, manage work plan and project resources, help implement necessary procedures)
• Continuous Improvement (Implement corrections as needed to ensure objectives are being met)
 

Understanding that media relations is one of the major drivers of corporate reputation, CDS aids in the development of skilled messages that generate coverage as well aid in crisis management.  

We also offer clients best-in-class media training to CEOs and executive leaders, to help them practice refining the delivery of key messages.

It’s about utilizing an array of methods of communication, including the Internet, broadcast media, print media, events, and promotions.  It’s about getting others to tell our clients’ stories in a compelling manner, corroborating the quality of their products and services, and lending third-party credibility to their respective key messages.

As a result of our long-standing involvement in market research and diverse industry experience, the principals of CDS are able to offer clients a unique, competitive, and comprehensive research service. Through our expert vendors, CDS can provide large organizations and small businesses alike with the tools, intelligence, and analysis that will allow them to improve productivity, market position and industry standing among their customers and the general public.

CDS offers advanced website design for political candidates as well as corporate entities through key vendors. From basic sites to advanced credit card accessibility and email systems, we offer top of the line services with low cost levels