Fundraising is what we do. It’s all we’ve been doing for the past forty years – so if you’re
looking for experienced people to run your fundraising programme or capital campaign,
this is where you’ll find them.

Founded by the doyen of South African fundraising, Terry A Murray, and Michael G Downes
of Downes Venn Associates in Australia, the company is now in the capable hands of
Jenni McLeod and Emmi Albers, who together have more than forty years’ experience with
the company.

How we work
In partnership with our clients, Downes Murray International works with board and
volunteers to:

• assess funding needs
• examine and identify the potential of the constituency to meet those needs
• design and implement a tailored programme to raise the required money
• provide training where necessary
• analyse results
• guide and advise in whatever areas may be necessary for the successful continuation of the programme

As a full service consultancy, we are able to provide the entire spectrum of related
services – from strategic planning and budgeting to prospect identification and evaluation,
preparation and printing of effective communication materials, mail processing, website
development, bequest promotion and detailed analyses of results.

We abide by South African best practice standards as set out by the Southern Africa
Institute of Fundraising, and our reputation for excellence, professionalism and
effectiveness are recognised both by our clients - some of which have been with the firm in excess of twenty years - and by other fundraising consultancies around the world.