Leaders in Philanthropy
We help imagine, implement, and execute philanthropic and fundraising programs for nonprofits and foundations.
Improving our clients’ fundraising and philanthropic outcomes means working with boards, leadership teams, development, and program officers to plan better, work smarter, and increase the flow of dollars. We work in partnership with the organizations we serve to assess their current programs, create roadmaps to maximize profit and impact and execute those plans hand-in-hand. But never hand-in-foot. Because that’s weird.
Nonprofit Services
Capital Campaign Planning – Guiding organizations through major fundraising efforts for large-scale initiatives such as new facilities, expansions, or endowments.
Coaching and Training – Equipping nonprofit leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to excel in raising funds and leading effective organizations through personalized coaching, workshops, and ongoing professional development.
Donor Stewardship & Engagement – Advising on donor retention strategies, engagement plans, and major gift cultivation to sustain and grow financial support.
Development Audits – Conducting comprehensive assessments of an organization’s fundraising efforts, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to enhance revenue generation and donor engagement.
Feasibility studies – Conducting robust third-party outreach to potential donors and community leaders prior to the launch of a capital campaign to ensure philanthropic capacity exists and the organization has a strong understanding of the best messaging.
Fractional Development Director – Providing nonprofits with an experienced fundraising professional on a part-time or interim basis to oversee development strategy, donor relations, and fundraising execution without the full-time financial commitment.
Grant Writing – Helping nonprofits identify funding opportunities, write grant proposals, facilitate introductory funder conversations and craft robust grant calendars.
Staff Recruitment – Assisting nonprofits in finding and hiring top-tier talent for development, leadership, and program roles, ensuring the organization has the right team in place to achieve its mission.
Strategic Planning & Board Development – Supporting nonprofits in crafting long-term strategic plans, strengthening governance structures, and providing board training.
Foundation & Corporate Services
Board Governance and Development – Strengthening board leadership by providing training, structuring governance best practices, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission to maximize impact and accountability.
Coaching and Training – Equipping organization leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to excel through personalized coaching, workshops, and ongoing professional development.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Partnering with businesses to create meaningful philanthropic initiatives, employee giving programs, and social impact strategies.
Fractional Executive Director – Providing strategic leadership and operational management to private foundations on a part-time basis, handling tasks such as grantmaking, board relations, and financial oversight.
Funder Trainings – Educating corporate and philanthropic funders on best practices in grantmaking, nonprofit partnership strategies, and maximizing the impact of their investments in the social sector.
Maximizing Internal and External Impact – Ensuring that organizations optimize both internal operations and external partnerships to drive meaningful, sustainable change in their communities.
Process Creation and Standardization – Developing efficient, scalable systems and best practices to improve workflow, increase consistency, and enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
Public-Private Partnerships – Facilitating collaborations between nonprofits, government entities, and private sector partners to maximize impact.
Making a Difference
Who we support and how we do it.
