Jennifer Meister

Founder & Principal Consultant

I've always been good at bringing people together around a shared goal, and I've had a heart for fundraising since college. For nearly seven years, I've done it professionally, turning conversations and ideas into coordinated action.

Organizations I work with see real growth in their fundraising. On average, my campaigns have raised approximately 180% of what the organization raised previously, and finished approximately 30% above goal.

Along the way I've built working relationships with organizations, executives, elected officials, boards, donors, businesses and volunteers. I'm comfortable leading without a title, planning carefully and keeping many moving parts on track, all the way to seeing the goal accomplished.

I started Meister Fundraising Solutions to be a steady partner for organizations: helping them maximize the community they already have, guiding them in building new relationships, and bringing the strategy and follow-through to reach their goals.

Common Ground

I unite people around a common goal and help everyone take ownership of it together.

Ideas Into Action

Big ideas become clear next steps and a finished result.

Sound Judgment

I keep the bigger goal in view while sorting out timing, constraints and the decisions that move things forward.

What working with me looks like

Relationships That Last

I build credibility with boards, donors, public officials, partners, staff and volunteers alike.

Clear Communication

I turn complicated or scattered information into messages, presentations and campaigns people understand.

Calm Under Pressure

Deadlines, details and surprises get handled quickly, without losing sight of why the work matters.

Who I Work With

Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations in the Sacramento region, especially teams that have a clear purpose and need help building the plan and accomplishing the goal.

Background

6+ years in professional fundraising
Bachelor's in Business Administration, emphasis in Management
Vice President, Rosemont Community Association