THE START UP

For those organizations ready to professionalize their fundraising, I join the work as interim leadership (e.g. Interim Director of Development) for a short time (usually 3-4 months) to do a comprehensive development evaluation, problem solve and build structure, program and culture. I work to pave the way for the first development staff to start from a place of strength, with a program plan set and systems built to support the budding fundraising work. Effectively leading fundraising through the critical transition to hire the first professional fundraising leadership, this style of interim leadership can make the difference between a jump-start and a false-start.

THE REVITALIZE

Organizations undergoing transition and change, where perhaps the current fundraising program, leader or systems are not serving the current needs of the organization most often benefit from smart interim leadership. As a change-agent, I step in as interim (e.g. Interim Director of Development) for a period of time (usually 4-6 months) to perform a comprehensive fundraising evaluation, problem solve, manage and coach existing development staff, coach and prepare executive leaders around fundraising leadership and management, and create a fundraising turn-around plan for an incoming permanent leader to take forward.

THE ROAD MAP

Teams with big dreams need preparation, coaching and planning to achieve those lofty and exciting goals. For organizations looking at future transitions, in need of a comprehensive evaluation of their fundraising program, and seeking a holistic development plan that will ensure they meet their strategic goals and create sustainable programming, I offer a fundraising analysis and development plan that is tailored to organizational goals and needs with an eye on vision, mission integrity and organizational values.

FUNDRAISING TRAINING

I am a skilled trainer and group facilitator, and tailor each training and series to the organization or group.

• Fundraising workshops for boards

• Major gifts trainings

• Fundraising for executive teams

• Fundraising for program staff

• Fundraising program diversification trainings

FUNDRAISING THERAPY

What development staff, executive director or CEO could not use an experienced coach and mentor to expand their fundraising skill-set, coach them on execution of their development plan, and advise them on high-level fundraising strategy? For everyone from seasoned executives to early-to-mid career fundraising leaders, I am a helpful mix of coach, trainer and cheerleader to help you achieve your full potential as a fundraiser and a leader.

• Staff management, team structure, division of labor

• Fundraising strategy, major gifts pipeline cultivation and stewardship, ask development

• Board and committee fundraising planning

STORYTELLING

A skilled and artful writer, I offer a unique perspective on content development for fundraising organizations. I have experience creating content for large-scale fundraising events, TED Talks, keynote speeches, annual reports, newsletters and more. For those groups looking to boost their written and spoken case for support and add professionalism, polish and flare to their content, I work with fundraising, communications and executive staff to develop the perfect way to express your organizational beliefs, and share your goals and accomplishments.