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We’ve seen it all.

According to evidence unearthed in the mid-1970’s, Philanthropy Expert was founded in Ancient Rome in the 5th century BC. The occasion is marked as the first time a person saw, listened, understood and then helped another person raise funds for a chariot race benefiting the local mosaic guild…

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We’re different from other firms, and for that, we’re super-duper proud.

Our team’s more than 70 years of nonprofit experience gives us a breadth and depth of knowledge to serve clients of all sizes across a wide range of nonprofit sectors. From galas to capital campaigns, strategic plans to grants, we have the experts to help your organization grow and achieve your fundraising and philanthropic goals. And we do it with style.

Collaborative

We don’t tell our clients what to do – we do the work with them.

Integrated

We integrate into our client’s existing team. Like a glove.

Organized

We provide unique, customized plans to meet our clients’ needs today and tomorrow.

Knowledgable

We work with funders and nonprofits, which means we understand both sides of the coin.

Authentic

We have a light hearted approach to hard work, because a sense of humor is essential in this arena.

Adaptable

We embrace the natural ebb and flow of life. If opportunities for improvement arise, we pivot to ensure success.

The rumors are true

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We couldn’t have done it without them.

Philanthropy Expert’s team was pivotal in opening The Other Side Academy’s Denver campus. Frankly, we couldn’t have done it without them. They were able to channel our vision and enthusiasm into real momentum. A turning point that led to us surpassing our goals. I spent over a year fundraising, with varied success, before hiring PE to help me navigate this world. My only regret is not partnering with them sooner.

Andrew Schmidt, The Other Side Academy Denver

An essential part of our core team.

WLF has worked with Philanthropy Expert for over three years, and Erin and the PE team are our trusted partners. Our exceptional progress and aggressive goals are possible because of their professional and innovative skills. They are an essential part of our core team.

Barbara Bauer, Women's Leadership Foundation

A game changer!

From our founding more than 10 years ago, Philanthropy Expert has been instrumental in executing events and raising crucial dollars so our students can thrive. Having a driver and true partnership to implement our fundraising strategy has been a game changer. We would not be able to accomplish everything that we do without PE. They are amazing!

Carol Bowar, GALS Denver

Every client is different, and that’s what makes our work enjoyable.

We start every project with honest assessments of our client’s current circumstances. We don’t judge (lest we be judged), and we lead with a strong desire to help identify long-term goals and create achievable objectives in the short term. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, and all of our engagements are developed to meet each client’s unique needs.

Assess

Assess the financial and programmatic health of the organization.

Create

Create customized recommendations based on our decades of industry experience.

Implement

Work with the client as a trusted partner to implement solutions and improve organizational, fundraising, and governance outcomes.

Measure

Project status assessment to evaluate the success of the engagement and determine logical next steps.

We promise to jump into the trenches with you, own your goals with you, commit to your success, and laugh and cry with you because this work is hard.

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