“When Sandy came to help our organization she really walked with us and got to know who we are and what we do.  That personal touch is what separates Sandy from the other consultants I’ve known.  She is a wonderful communicator and has unending ideas.

The Restoration House is a very young organization and it was even younger when Sandy started helping us.  Our annual budget when we met Sandy was around $80,000, but we had plans to expand and knew the need was there.  In just one year, Sandy helped us develop a sustainable fundraising strategy that not only helped us grow our annual budget to $120,000, but left us money in the bank.  Using this system she coached us on we closed our books that year with $50,000 in the bank which meant almost have of the next year’s budget was already raised.  At our breakfast the following year we raised $62,000 in new donations in just one hour.  For a small organization that is only 2 and a half years old, we can say that we are raising more money every year and always have a hefty balance in the checking account.  Now that’s sustainability!  Thanks Sandy!!!”

Daniel Watson, Executive Director
The Restoration House
Knoxville, TN

“Sandy’s depth of knowledge and experience along with her ability to discern the obstacles then guide me around them has allowed me to take powerful actions that create results. She communicates clearly and sensitively, making sure our coaching process provides me with practical and attainable accomplishments. And I love her positive and energetic approach.”

Sharon Hoover, M. A., PCC, former Board Chair
Knoxville, TN

“Sandy’s knowledge and enthusiasm for fundraising for non-profits is unparalleled. As the Co-Founder of a non-profit, I have found Sandy’s classes engaging and full of real information to be used in furthering the mission of any NPO. Sandy is warm, funny and a great coach with a heart for her clients. I would highly recommend Sandy to any organization, founder or Director of Development who wants to know about all the tools for stewarding your mission to success!”

Tricia Baehr, Volunteer/Co-Founder/Co-Director
Sweet Water Sustainability Institute (SWSI)
Sweetwater, TN

“Before the holidays, Sandy made two simple suggestions for our end-of-the-year appeal and we made them.  To our delight, we more than met our goal, including raising over $7,000 in just two weeks. This puts us in our best financial position ever to start the new year.  Thanks Sandy!”

Nina Margetson, Executive Director
Horse Haven of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

“Sandy helped us drop our first-ever appeal to our donors.  We were thrilled when the gifts started to pour in.  When all was said and done, we raised over $12,000 from our small donor list and we were confident that we could do it again.”

Shauna Oden, Executive Director
Loudon County Habitat for Humanity
Loudon, TN

“Sandy has given me a great foundation in fundraising. She doesn’t just give me advice to “try this” or “do that” but she has taught me to THINK like a Development Director. She has given me the tools to be confident going forward.”

Tracey Bise, Director of Development
Cerebral Palsy Center
Knoxville, TN

“Sandy, I just wanted you to know how much you inspired me.  I want to see this foundation do great things and your Fundraising Plan class really gave me direction.  I feel now I know what I need to do – or at least where I can start. Thank you so much!”

Holly Shull, Board Member
Lana’s Love Foundation
Chattanooga, TN

“Sandy is an incredible trainer and coach. Her expertise in fundraising and board development for non-profits is outstanding. Sandy’s fundraising ideas and techniques allow any size non-profit to significantly increase their fundraising revenue while controlling expenses. She is a joy to work with and I highly recommend her if your non-profit needs that extra ‘boost’ to meet and exceed your goals!”

Terri Brooks, former Executive Director
Knoxville, TN

“Sandy, I am the Executive Director of a small non-profit working in Liberia, West Africa.  I backed into this thing – I was helping a few people as sort of a hobby, and travelling to Liberia once or twice a year.  I started the non-profit to make it all legal and so some friends could help.  Things got totally out of hand (best news of my whole life, actually) and now I’m working on how to grow donations to accomplish all the things we would like to do. Bottom line — you are the best thing to come along.  You’re always so on-point and so helpful.  Thank you!  God bless you!”

Andy Perkins, Executive Director
BESTWA
Dallas, TX

“Sandy has been invaluable both to me personally and to our organization. Her creative ideas and insight into the fund raising world have greatly increased our productivity and improved donor relations. Sandy’s pragmatic approach to problem solving and positive attitude make her a fantastic career coach and someone with whom it is a true pleasure to work. I highly recommend Sandy to any organization seeking to find new ideas for fund raising, streamline operations or keep up to date in the realm of all things non-profit.”

Susan Hanna, former Assistant Director
Knoxville, TN

“Our virtual retreat with Sandy helped us overcome some road blocks we had reached in our fundraising efforts.  Sandy listened well to what our current needs were and was able to address them in a timely and effective manner.  I walked away with many action items and ideas to put into practice, many of which have already bore much fruit!”

Natalie Nuce, Resource Development Director
TriState Habitat for Humanity
Cincinnati, OH

“I have worked with Sandy numerous times on direct mail and printing. Her expertise in direct mail for nonprofits is impressive. She knows direct mail from the copy writing to tracking results. I have referred nonprofit organizations to her when they have needed an expert in the field of direct mail.”

Phyllis Burns, President
Burns Mailing & Printing, Inc.
Knoxville, TN

“Sandy, thank you for your Hot Ideas emails.  In each issue I find ideas of value that I can apply to my organization.  Meeting you in person in Prescott last June and hearing your presentation in person helps your emails come alive for me. Thank you again!”

Eric Walden, Development Director
Second Chance Center for Animals
Flagstaff, AZ