The Consultant: Converting Complexity into Clarity
Specialized Consulting Focus: Fundraising
Fundraising shouldn't be a mystery. Leveraging the strategic rigor of high-performance coaching, I help nonprofits transform their development efforts into clear, repeatable systems that drive consistent financial growth. We eliminate the guesswork, clarify donor engagement, and build a disciplined 'playbook' for susta
How We Build Your Fundraising Success (Services):
Fundraising Strategy Overhaul:
Assess and rebuild your entire fundraising ecosystem, from donor pipelines to stewardship, establishing a clear path forward.
Major Gift & Relationship Coaching:
Provide 1:1 or group training for boards, executive directors, and development staff to cultivate high-impact relationships.
Fractional Director of Development:
Step in to build essential systems, mentor staff, and implement sustainable processes, bridging critical leadership gaps.
Executive Director Coaching / Transition Consulting:
Offer tailored guidance for leaders navigating new roles or complex fundraising landscapes.
Board Development & Engagement Training:
Empower boards to understand and embrace their vital role in development, making fundraising accessible and impactful.
Donor Experience Audit:
Review communications, events, and stewardship practices to identify drop-offs and opportunities for a more engaged donor journey.
Event Optimization:
Streamline and enhance your fundraising events for maximum impact and ROI
Corporate & Foundation Partnership Strategy:
Diversify funding by building structured corporate engagement, crafting compelling proposals, and developing partner decks.
Who I Help (Ideal Candidates):
Mid-Sized Nonprofits in Growth or Transition:
Organizations Without a Full-Time Development Director:
Organizations Without a Full-Time Development Director:
Description: Organizations with annual budgets between $500,000 and $5 million, often with 1-2 fundraising staff (or none) but lacking structure or strategy. This includes youth programs, community development, human services, education, or faith-based organizations ready to scale their fundraising effectively.
Their Need: A clear development plan, donor pipeline strategy, and robust board engagement and staff training.
Organizations Without a Full-Time Development Director:
Organizations Without a Full-Time Development Director:
Organizations Without a Full-Time Development Director:
Description: Often led by founders, Executive Directors, or boards who are trying to manage fundraising alongside other responsibilities. They need expert guidance but can't yet afford a full-time DD, making fractional or short-term consulting ideal.
Their Need: Systems setup (CRM, donor communications, gift processing), prospect strategy and donor segmentation, and major gift coaching.
Executive Directors or New Development Staff:
Organizations Without a Full-Time Development Director:
Boards Seeking to Reignite Their Fundraising Role:
Description: Leaders new to their role or struggling to manage fundraising expectations. They are motivated and capable but need coaching and structure to succeed.
Their Need: 1:1 executive or development coaching, tools to simplify asks and donor communication, and accountability with professional development.
Boards Seeking to Reignite Their Fundraising Role:
Nonprofits Preparing for a Campaign or Major Gift Push:
Boards Seeking to Reignite Their Fundraising Role:
Description: Boards that meet regularly but rarely engage in donor work. They may be disengaged, unsure how to help, or fearful of "asking."
Their Need: Engaging workshops that make fundraising accessible, exercises to identify their networks and practice storytelling, and practical next steps for donor stewardship.
Nonprofits Preparing for a Campaign or Major Gift Push:
Nonprofits Preparing for a Campaign or Major Gift Push:
Nonprofits Preparing for a Campaign or Major Gift Push:
Description: Organizations on the verge of launching a capital project, scholarship fund, or expansion. They often need an outside perspective to test readiness and craft a strong Case for Support.
Their Need: Campaign readiness assessment, donor interviews and feasibility work, and case development and messaging..
Ready to Simplify Your Fundraising Strategy?
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Let's build a clear, actionable playbook for your organization's financial future.
Conner Hampton
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