Whether it's coaching and training, campaign planning and execution, executive search, development assessments, major gift program expansion, or philanthropic advising, we can help you make the most of your development efforts and deepen engagement with your donors in Vermont and beyond.
McArdle & Associates
Philanthropy Advisors
Philanthropy Advisors
30+
years of experience
50+
Vermont nonprofits served
Who We Are
- Scott McArdleScott has spent over 30 years in Vermont's nonprofit sector in a variety of roles as a staff member, consultant, board member and trusted philanthropic advisor to dozens of nonprofits, individuals, families, and foundations. He specializes and delights in finding the common ground where organizations and donors come together to create maximum impact.
His current consulting practice includes engagements with nonprofits (development, campaign planning, executive search, and coaching & training) as well as philanthropic advising for families, individuals and businesses.
MORE ABOUT SCOTT - Caroline McArdleCaroline (who happens to be Scott’s daughter) brings a background in nonprofit development, communications, and marketing, with experience working across Vermont, New York City, and Berlin, Germany. Over the past several years with McArdle & Associates, she has worked with a wide range of Vermont nonprofits, bringing a mix of strategic thinking, project management, creativity, and data-driven problem solving to fundraising and communications. Caroline’s background in storytelling continues to shape how she approaches development, especially in helping organizations communicate their impact to inspire audiences to support the work driving positive change in communities across Vermont.
Caroline is also an experienced video producer and continues to take on independent video projects for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. Samples of her work can be found at carolinemcardle.com.
Services
Development Staff and Executive Coaching and Board Training
Real-time, action-oriented coaching designed to educate and motivate executives, staff, and volunteer leadership to embrace, co-create, and achieve philanthropic goals.
Development and Executive Staff Search
Staffing needs assessment, job description development, recruitment/head-hunting, screening, interviewing, and hiring assistance.
Development Coaching and Advising
Comprehensive development program assessment and advising based on analysis of all contributed revenue streams, donor base, staffing structure, and annual plans and activities.
Major Giving Program Development and Expansion
Donor base analysis/assessment and strategic direction to increase major giving and deepen donor relationships.
Case Development and Communications
Fully integrated content and design services to create case statements for capital campaigns and other fundraising initiatives.
Campaign Planning Studies and Management
Capital, endowment, comprehensive campaign oversight, and planning study direction.
Current & Past Client Engagements
References and additional details available by request.
