How do fundraising consultants charge?
Most consultants charge for work done, either by a fixed fee (e.g. to develop a strategy or conduct research), or by a daily rate. Reputable consultants will not accept work on a commission basis and for good reasons it can lead to disputes, is arguably unethical and has historically been frowned upon by the Charity Commission and Institute of Fundraising. It is also difficult to measure for work with a longer term impact and makes it hard to prepare accurate budgets. Critically, it also leads to short term thinking, rather than taking a long term, strategic approach.
