Strategic steps. Real results.
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together." - Vincent van Gogh
01 Listen
Learn your mission, your history and the people around you.
02 Plan
Build a structure and strategy that fits, grounded in good research.
03 Connect
Bring board, donors, partners and volunteers into shared ownership of the goal.
04 Carry It Through
Guide your team through the details, deadlines and follow-up so momentum doesn't stall.
05 Celebrate & Learn
Thank the people who made it happen and use what you learned next time.
Organizations I work with
see real growth in their fundraising.
On average, approximately...
180%
of what the organization raised previously
30%
above the campaign goal
How I Help
Fundraising Strategy
A clear, realistic plan built around your mission, your people and your capacity, with clear instructions.
Campaign Planning & Guidance
Guidance for capital and annual campaigns, events and sponsorships, walking alongside your team and volunteers as they carry them out.
Donor & Partner Relationships
Thoughtful asks, stronger donor relationships, and sponsorship opportunities that offer real value to local businesses.
Messaging & Outreach
Donor letters, presentations, web and social content that explain your impact clearly and ask people to act.
Board & Staff Coaching
Clear roles and practical training so your board, staff and volunteers feel confident raising money.
Review & Refine
Looking honestly at what's working, what isn't, and where your effort will do the most good.
I turn a shared vision into a goal we accomplish together.
Jennifer Meister, Founder & Principal Consultant
My work has put me in the room with boards, donors, business owners, elected officials, executives and volunteers. What I've learned is that fundraising works when two things come together: the right people committed to a clear, well-built strategy. When both are in place, the funding follows.​ I bring the plan and stay with the work until it's done.
