Master Fundraising. Grow as a Leader.

One-on-one coaching for new, young and growing nonprofits that want more donations.

Skip the Trial and Error

 

Wonder what it takes to be a brilliant fundraiser? Get one-on-one guidance and coaching to make a bigger impact and change more lives.

Fight Overwhelm

Get practical advice from a trusted resource who’s been in your shoes. We’ll help you find focus, get back on track, develop strategies, and address your specific challenges.

Build Donor Relationships

Learn how to have conversations that connect with donors. Build trust and rapport. Surprise and delight. Use your creative power to open up donors’ hearts and wallets.

Grow Your Skills

Do you hear the word “no” a lot? Uncover and master your fundraising skills so you stop reinventing the wheel and learn how to simplify your efforts, play to your strengths and get funded.

Learn. Adapt. Grow.

If you’re like us, you started fundraising because you have the heart for nonprofit work. You have a big dream and vision for what you want to get done. But just because you have heart and vision doesn’t mean money is going to start pouring in.

We understand what it’s like to face big challenges and juggle lots of activities…raising money, coordinating events, trying various marketing tactics and strategies, wrangling volunteer boards. I’ve been in your shoes.

Sometimes, it feels like you’re spending more time just running around doing ‘stuff’ than changing lives. If you’re going to win the hearts and minds of donors, you need to find a better way to master fundraising skills. That’s where we can help.

Your Personal Coach and Biggest Cheerleader

Not too many of us are born knowing how to start and run a successful nonprofit organization. It takes a lot of hard work.

But fundraising is just like any other set of skills. The more you learn and the more you understand the psychology of giving, the more money you raise. To take it to the next level, sometimes all you need is a coach or mentor who helps you with a particular skill or addresses a unique concern — and it can make a huge difference in a short amount of time.

Our team of expert fundraisers specialize in breaking down practical advice into understandable pieces and providing you with simple and direct coaching that gets results, now and for years to come.

Learn. Adapt. Grow.

If you’re like me, you started fundraising because you have the heart for nonprofit work. You have a big dream and vision for what you want to get done. But just because you have heart and vision doesn’t mean money is going to start pouring in.

I understand what it’s like to face big challenges and juggle lots of activities…raising money, coordinating events, trying various marketing tactics and strategies, wrangling volunteer boards. I’ve been in your shoes.

Sometimes, it feels like you’re spending more time just running around doing ‘stuff’ than changing lives. If you’re going to win the hearts and minds of donors, you need to find a better way to master fundraising skills. That’s where I can help.

Your Personal Coach and Biggest Cheerleader

Not too many of us are born knowing how to start and run a successful nonprofit organization. It takes a lot of hard work.

But fundraising is just like any other set of skills. The more you learn and the more you understand the psychology of giving, the more money you raise. To take it to the next level, sometimes all you need is a coach or mentor who helps you with a particular skill or addresses a unique concern — and it can make a huge difference in a short amount of time.

My team and I specialize in breaking down practical advice into understandable pieces and providing you with simple and direct coaching that gets results, now and for years to come.

Specialized Coaching, Training & Support for Nonprofit Leaders

Working with you one-on-one, we’ll help you become the confident fundraiser your organization needs.

  • Raise More Money
    Together, we’ll find the path for your nonprofit to add BIG money to your bottom line.
  • Set Clear Goals
    Find focus and decide what works, what can be improved upon and what can be let go.
  • Strengthen Your Organization
    Implement customized strategies based on your nonprofits’ skills, strengths, and assets.

See what you can do…

“The work that Sandy did with Adopt A Dog as one of her private clients was incredibly impactful. Within a few short weeks we saw results in our fundraising, both in bringing in new donors as well as stewarding existing ones better. She developed a clear plan for solicitations, helped us use our social media better for fundraising and adoption posts, and had us look closely at our many events to see which work and which don’t. Since working with Sandy, we have developed a much more sophisticated fundraising and marketing program and are bringing in a lot more money! In fact, by May, we were up 25% over last year, putting us in the black during a typically difficult time of year for fundraising! We would not have seen this kind of success without her guidance and I hope to work with her again when we kick-off a capital campaign in the future. Sandy’s work was all-inclusive and she was always available to us if we had questions. In addition, her title of Chief Encouragement Officer is spot-on – she is smart, creative and really fun to work with!”

Kris Alouisa, ED, Adopt-A-Dog, Armonk, NY

Choose Your Training

Sometimes, you just need a little help. That’s why we’re here for you. Check out our one-on-one coaching services and see which one fits your needs.

Fundraising Coaching

This unique coaching program is perfect for Founders and passionate Executive Directors of organizations just starting out or scaling up.

It’s also great if you…

  • Have written some grants, but are getting less than 3 out of every 10 submitted
  • Held way too many events and want ONE to work
  • Have few individual donors and need a bigger funding stream
  • Find yourself continually falling short of raising enough money to fund your big dream

We’ll help you craft a customized plan that catapults your fundraising efforts and grows your funding exponentially.

By leveraging the strengths and skills of your organization, we’ll make sure the plan works and can be repeated, so you aren’t reinventing the wheel every year.

Ready to hear more? Apply for a free strategy session or download the info packet to learn more.

Development Audit

Ever have a gut feeling that you might be missing out on BIG MONEY opportunities?

Sometimes you just don’t know — because when you’re stuck in the weeds of your nonprofit, day in and day out, it’s hard to see the missed opportunities right in front of you.

Our customized Development Audit helps find donors who are ready and capable of doing much more for your organization. We also look at the systems and processes that suck the time and energy out of your day.

How does it work?

  1. Complete a self-assessment before we come to your location.
  2. Our team meets with you, your key staff, and volunteers to review and evaluate every part of your nonprofit fundraising (systems, processes, materials, database, and plans).
  3. We provide you with a comprehensive detailed report that outlines our findings and recommendations.

The results? Your nonprofit works smarter, not harder and operates with less stress and more confidence.

The real WIN? Typically, we find anywhere from $100,000 to $1,000,000 in gifts…that you just need to ask for.

Sign up for a free Strategy Session and schedule your audit.

Private VIP Day

Growing a nonprofit organization is hard. Sometimes, it’s really hard. You get stuck or overwhelmed, not sure what to try or do next.

Wouldn’t it be great to have someone to get you focused and back on track quickly (maybe with some fun and inspiration along the way)?

In a VIP day, you get the full attention of an experienced coach to address any specific problems or internal challenges you’re facing. We’ll also help you develop strategies to overcome big money hurdles.

If you need tough love, we’ll call you out where we see you’re staying small — and balance that with a huge dose of inspiration, so you and the team can return to your work recharged and ready to go.

A VIP Day is also all about planning. You’ll leave with a clear picture of what you need to do next and how to overcome anything that might slow you down or get in the way.

How can we help? We can address…

  • Creating a written fundraising plan
  • Doubling your fundraising
  • Planning a specific strategy, like direct mail or major gifts
  • Improving donor retention rates
  • Strengthening your Board

Invest in yourself and your nonprofit. Sign up for a free strategy session to see how we can help you.

Done-For-You Fundraising Services

Find out how we can take your fundraising work off your hands!

We’re so glad that you’re interested in outsourcing your fundraising work. Because of the deep collaborative nature of this service, it isn’t right for everyone. It’s best for nonprofits that have been around a few years, have one or two strong funding streams already, and are ready for the experts to take over. This is not meant for startups, though we’re happy to talk to you about other services that may be a better fit.

Heads up – this service requires a significant financial investment. It’s cheaper than hiring a seasoned fundraising professional to join your staff, but definitely is not affordable for most brand new nonprofits.

If you think you’re ready for this unique opportunity to partner with our team to get some exciting results for your organization, then schedule a strategy session so we can figure out if this service is the right fit for you.

See what you can do…

“Sandy helped guide my message and drive donors with stats that mattered to them. We raised over $23,000 on our giving day last year — THREE TIMES more than we had ever raised in the past!

Before working with Sandy, I felt like I had a long journey ahead of me, and no GPS. I felt like I was managing fundraising efforts without any sense of direction. Now, we’re more focused on message, gratitude, and relationship building. And we’re seeing results in our fundraising every single day.

If you’re on the fence, saying “How can I afford a fundraising coach…I need to raise money, not spend it” I’d say: this is the best investment you can make in yourself and your nonprofit organization. Sandy’s services more than paid for themselves after just one event. But the knowledge I’m gaining in our continued coaching sessions will serve me and my nonprofit for years to come.”

Lisa Booth, Founder/Director, Good Karma Animal Rescue of MN, Blaine, MN
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