We work around the world & across all borders
LAPA is the North American partner of the International Fundraising Consultancy (IFC) based in London, a global consortium with hundreds of fundraising experts in more than 20 countries. IFC is a world leader in international fundraising, offering comprehensive fundraising services to nonprofits. IFC and LAPA enjoy nine offices in countries across four continents.
INGO Services
We offer international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) our full range of direct fundraising services, planning services, advanced prospect research, campaign feasibility and management, and grants research and management.
We also offer fundraising services that include direct mail, digital marketing, donor prospect research (including finding new donors), in-person and virtual events, donor communication, and strategy development.
LAPA is proud to partner with these international organizations who are making an impact around the world.
The LAPA Desk Study
LAPA’s Desk Study takes 60 to 90 days and provides you with a blueprint for deepening and expanding your cultivation and solicitation of individuals, foundations, and/or government or corporate support.
When preparing your fundraising material, LAPA maps your programs to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), allowing you to assess your work against a global standard.
We identify new funders
LAPA uses advanced prospect research techniques to draw from the largest databases of private foundation funders around the globe to find the funders that are the right fit for your agency.
We conduct funder interviews
LAPA conducts interviews with your top funding prospects to ensure we have a direct answer on the best approach for your organization. These interviews also serve to cultivate larger grants from your current supporters and develop relationships with new foundations.
We create tailored messaging
LAPA creates compelling messages for prospective funders based on their programmatic interest. This includes determining which specific programs will resonate most with large funders and developing pitches for those program areas.
We craft an implementation plan
LAPA’s final report serves as your plan for implementing our findings. It contains clear next steps for each top funder and a fundraising calendar to guide you through the year.
U.S. Foundation Grantmaking
Do you want to find the most lucrative private foundations?
We can deliver that research to you.
We can implement a recommended plan and act as your back-office for managing private grant applications and reports. This grants service includes application submission, updates to the funder, report generation, and renewals.
The U.S. philanthropic market is the largest in the world—worth close to $500 billion.
We can help you gain access to U.S. donors and private foundations.
LAPA offers a wide range of planning tools, including fundraising feasibility studies, annual plans, and fundraising and communication audits. Together, we can develop fresh, innovative strategies to boost your revenue in a rapidly changing landscape. Strategy development includes long-range and strategic planning, business planning, operational reviews, development audits, and various types of feasibility studies.
Have you prepared an RFP about your needs?
If so, please send it to us, and we will get in touch to discuss how we can work together to meet your needs.