Mission

PS Harris Associates provides experienced fund-raising counsel in planning, organizing, implementing programs to acquire philanthropic resources for small and mid-size nonprofit organizations primarily in Maine. Services are designed to meet the specific needs of each nonprofit organization and its unique requirements. We increase fund-raising capacity by strengthening leadership, building skills and confidence, and raising sights to achieve success.

Organizational Values

• We believe philanthropic funding is vital to the success of most nonprofit organizational missions.
• We believe the Case for Support articulated by informed passionate leaders is the key to successful fund-raising.
• We believe that prospective donor relationships based on trust, honesty, and effectively communicating the need leads to successful fund-raising.
• We believe successful fund-raising programs require appropriate management staff and funding.

We Promise:

• To build on the strengths of nonprofit organizations to increase their capacity for raising philanthropic funds.
• To assume responsibility for professional leadership in guiding and coaching an organization’s leaders and staff in the development and implementation of every fund-raising project.
• To work as a partner with organizations in an open and respectful manner to achieve success in fund-raising management.