Tom Giddens has been a consultant to over 150 public and private, large and small non-profit organizations with a local, regional, national or international constituency including those in the following areas:

Animal rescue centers (dogs, cats, horses)
Disability service groups
Early childhood education programs (reading, literacy)
Environmental (advocacy, education and research programs)
Healthcare (hospitals and special disease centers)
Historical associations
Higher and secondary education (private/public, church/non church related, large/small)
Human service agencies
Mental health services (psychiatric and behavioral centers)
Museums (art, historical houses, specialty collections)
Neighborhood centers
Performing Arts (theaters, dance companies, orchestras, choruses)
Religious (theological seminaries, congregations and churches, ministerial forums)
Residential homes (elderly, special needs)
State parks and trail systems
Veterans
Women’s organizations
YMCAs

As a consultant he has provided counsel in the following areas:

Annual Fund assessments
Annual Fund campaign management
Board engagement in the fundraising program
Capital campaign feasibility studies
Capital campaign management
Donor acquisition and retention programs
Planned giving program assessment
Planned giving program installation and/or enhancement
Planned giving management
Major gifts program assessment
Major gifts program installation and/or enhancement
Start-up fundraising programs

He has also worked directly with donors as a front-line development staff member having served as a chief development officer at four organizations, a Director of Planned Giving and a major gifts officer.

He has found the challenges of establishing or enhancing an organization’s fundraising program, especially those associated with a small or start up program, not only interesting but very satisfying.  He has particularly enjoyed working with people who are committed to making the world a better place whether they be donors, volunteers, board members or staff members of an organization whose mission serves the greater good and elevates the human spirit and condition.

• Arts, Culture, and Humanities
• Education
• Environment and Animals
• Health & Human Services
• Religion Related
• Environment & Animals

• Board Development
• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Events
• Foundation Management/Fundraising
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Major Gifts
• Mission Development
• Monthly Giving
• Planned Giving
• Storytelling in fundraising

Katrina Studvent specializes in board development, building donor pipelines, event planning, fundraising strategy and structure, storytelling in fundraising, and volunteer management. She has a proven track record of driving philanthropic success and community impact. With expertise in donor stewardship, strategic partnerships, and capacity building, she has raised millions for mission-driven organizations.

As Executive Director, Katrina led the largest 5K walk/run event in her state for five years, raising $2 million annually to support breast cancer initiatives. Most recently, she spearheaded a $10 million fundraising initiative for an education nonprofit, laying the foundation for a $54 million campaign. As COO of Development & Engagement, she expanded community partnerships, secured multi-year funding, and championed health equity initiatives. At a comprehensive cancer center, she led major gift cultivation, planned giving, and grant growth, securing over $5 million annually.

Passionate about storytelling, strategic philanthropy, and community engagement, Katrina is committed to helping nonprofits build sustainable funding models that create lasting impact.

• Arts, Culture, and Humanities
• Education
• Health & Human Services

• Board Development
• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Events
• Foundation Management/Fundraising
• Storytelling in fundraising
• Volunteer Management

Are you looking to start a development program or refresh a program you already have in place? You have made a great first decision to choose Bonterra’s Donor Management System as your fundraising CRM and communications platform. With the many features and integrations on this platform you can easily launch multi-channel campaigns including email, texting, and videos. Now that you have this cloud platform, what strategies do you want to enact to elevate your fundraising efforts to the next level? I can help you strategize and actualize.

You want to choose a coach that not only understands the platform you have chosen, but also understands how to leverage development software to get the best results.  I have been a Development Director in many positions with large and small organizations throughout my career. From working in a team of 40 professionals raising $35+ million annually with the Dartmouth College Fund to operating a one-person development office for a small New England Academy, I know first-hand how important it is for you to know your donors and to work with a donor centric philosophy. I can coach you in implementing this very powerful mindset and can easily work with your staff and board members to spread your message using social media, videos, and other forms of digital marketing. In our world today, you have just a few seconds to make an impression, so doing it well from the beginning is important. I can guide you to achieve the goals you have in place.

Experience areas:  Arts organizations, domestic violence shelters, cancer research, food banks, animal focused orgs, veterans, music centers and presenters, theaters, and opera companies.

Donor communications is very important. I have an MBA in marketing and communications and can bring my knowledge to work with you and your staff to strengthen your donor communications and target carefully selected segments in your data to get high conversion rates. And how to retain donors from year to year.

Most of all I can assist you in developing a month-to-month strategy for your fundraising that will increase your revenues. Consistency, innovation, and creativity are key.

• Arts, Culture, and Humanities
• Education
• Public, Societal Benefit
• Social Justice

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Foundation Management/Fundraising
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Major Gifts
• Mission Development
• Planned Giving
• Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis
• Rural Fundraising
• Storytelling in fundraising

An “aha moment” of my fundraising career was understanding that donors have dreams. And that their dreams are more important than money. What they want to do for society is the driver. Then we figure out the how they can do it.

Donors accomplish their hopes and aspirations by connecting to the nonprofits they value and trust with funds that advance chosen missions. Frequently, they also invest their time and their leadership. As stakeholders within the sector, it is our privilege and obligation to make sure that prospects and donors know how much we’re accomplishing through their generosity. Another facet of the work is to offer them the stories and invitations illustrating our ability to deliver results so that, regularly, they are newly inspired by us and want to expand our capacity to continue driving positive change. We don’t ask too often. We just need to ask more authentically.

One of the reasons I have learned to value data is that this is the gateway to discerning individuals’ patterns and preferences. By learning how to segment a contact data base and to approach donors and prospective donors using what they tell us about what works in their world leads to more meaningful engagement for them. That meaning results in more resources for our work. It’s a win-win. And it is replicable.

Lea Ann’s prior experience offers especially relevant, effective insight and strategies for nonprofits working in the fields of education, environment, social services and the arts. The connecting thread over each niche area is a commitment to social justice. Lea Ann can work in support of almost any mission, but these are her passions. Lea Ann offers clients the opportunity to gain experience from the success of those with whom she has previously collaborated—what worked, and, just as importantly, what did not.

Traditional annual fund, peer-to-peer strategies and social media apps including #GivingTuesday as well as grantwriting, major gifts and endowment initiatives drive the design of comprehensive development plans: plan the work and work the plan. Influencers in her personal world include SDGs 2030 and the nearly four decades of research from Independent Sector documenting that when the right invitation comes from the right person at the right time, philanthropy happens.  Lea Ann attempts to live the principles she coaches: she led the adoption of an open and affirming culture for her faith community; she tells stories that frequently disrupt what conventional fundraising says–that’s the catalyst for her coaching career that launched in 2013; she’s an active donor; she authored and established an endowment with the client that launched her consulting career; and she schedules lunch and other social time with her first advancement boss and mentor of 37 years as often as possible. Relationships must be nurtured because they matter.

• Arts, Culture, and Humanities
• Education
• Environment and Animals
• Health & Human Services
• Public, Societal Benefit
• Social Justice

• Board Development
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Foundation Management/Fundraising
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Mission Development
• Monthly Giving
• Planned Giving
• Storytelling in fundraising

My name is Drew Glover and I want to partner with you to make a difference. I am a fundraising strategist and coach dedicated to elevating nonprofit organizations through tailored fundraising, engagement, and donor stewardship strategies. Based in Selma, AL, and originally from Santa Cruz, CA, I bring my 10 years of experience in nonprofit operations, conscious team management, and community building to be a resource for you and your organization, no matter the size. My aim is to maximize your impact.

I have dedicated my career, and life, to supporting the strategic success of nonprofit organizations while developing strong and cohesive teams. My approach integrates conscious leadership, advanced strategic planning, and effective fundraising techniques to provide customized solutions that address the unique needs and challenges of each organization I partner with. I specialize in donor cultivation, data management, and communications that drive engagement and donations to maximize your success.

My philosophy centers on the belief that successful fundraising and development are rooted in strong, authentic relationships. Working closely with clients I partner with, I spend time listening to, and understanding, their unique needs, challenges, and goals, crafting personalized strategies that align with their mission and vision.

With a background and certification in Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation, I employ principles of nonviolence such as empathy and curiosity to build bridges within and beyond the organizations I support. My commitment to ethical, mindful practices ensures that every initiative is grounded in dynamic creativity and a deep sense of interconnectedness.

My clients have consistently praised my, as they put it, “clarity of vision, open-mindedness, and genuine investment” in their success. Testimonials I have received highlight my ability to listen actively, communicate effectively, and engage diverse groups. Through meaningful collaboration and innovative solutions, I support people in creating positive change in their work and communities. One previous client shared,

“He [Drew] is truly open-minded, a responsive, courteous, and sensitive communicator who listens actively because he is genuinely interested in doing a good job and is personally invested to be the most effective possible.”

I have worked with small grassroots organizations just getting started and looking to scale up, and large, established nonprofits with $10,000,000 annual budgets. From the West Coast to the rural deep South I have raised millions of dollars for my clients. I am committed to driving social impact through ethical, mindful practices, and because I come from a diverse, multicultural background others say I stand out as a leader in the fundraising and development space.

Choose me as your fundraising coach let’s work together to meet and exceed your goals, amplify your impact, and create lasting positive change in your community.

• Arts, Culture, and Humanities
• Health & Human Services
• Public, Societal Benefit
• Social Justice

• Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
• Board Development
• Data and Analytics
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Events
• Foundation Management/Fundraising
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Mission Development
• Monthly Giving
• Rural Fundraising
• Social Media
• Storytelling in fundraising
• Volunteer Management

Janet has provided encouraging accountability to more than 450 small and mid-size nonprofits. As a practical visionary, she integrates her skills in education, non-profit management, and fundraising, to offer step-by-step support based on an organization’s current capacity and innovative solutions to help them bring their vision to reality.

Clients describe Janet as patient, flexible, encouraging, and an excellent listener. They say she keeps them on task, offers very practical help to tackle everything from minor fundraising details to bigger picture goals, explains everything really well, and offers ideas for action.

One client shared, “She was a life savior when I was feeling like a failure.”

Janet works with a wide variety of organizations. Her passions align best with social justice, community organizing and racial equity, food and housing security, education, and workforce development missions.

She empowers clients to develop best practices for donor cultivation and stewardship, ethical storytelling, and effective use of software for data analysis and donor-engaging communications.

• Arts, Culture, and Humanities
• Education
• Environment and Animals
• Health & Human Services
• Public, Societal Benefit
• Social Justice

• Board Development
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Mission Development
• Monthly Giving
• Storytelling in fundraising

In addition to being a Personal Fundraising Coach for Network for Good, I own a consulting company called Phil-Com, which serves nonprofits around the globe in the areas of fundraising, governance, and communications. Recent clients include organizations that deliver on missions in the following areas: social services, animal rescue/care, equity in education, peer-mediation, LGBTQ+ services, healthcare, food banks, medical research foundations, senior care, people with disabilities, social justice, faith-based programs, STEM advancement, anti-human trafficking, and women’s empowerment. I have 25 years of experience in fundraising and business development. My areas of focus are: annual campaigns, peer-to-peer fundraising, board recruitment and training, prospect identification and screening, major gift and capital campaigns, development and strategic planning, database management, in-kind donations, third-party fundraising, cases for support, gift acceptance policies, public relations, and building fundraising infrastructure. I work to ensure that fundraising activities are always in line with the organization’s mission and fit within the strategic plan. I hold a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Non-Profit Leadership (MSM-NPL), a graduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning (CTL), and am a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). I earned a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida. I am an Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Master Trainer, am a regular presenter at conferences, and have been a guest nonprofit expert on live stream TV and podcasts. I also write a column for NonProfit Pro: http://www.nonprofitpro.com/author/tracyvanderneck/

• Health & Human Services
• Public, Societal Benefit

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Major Gifts
• Mission Development
• Storytelling in fundraising

Tim has 25 years of non-profit fundraising and CEO experience.  He was the CEO of two prominent human service non-profits in the Western New York area as well as the Director of Philanthropy for a $40 million-dollar international non-profit with locations in Sierra Leone, Congo, and Nepal.  Throughout his career he has raised millions of dollars for both program support as well as for large capital projects.  He has served on numerous boards and has served on a philanthropic foundation board that awarded over $600k annually to numerous organizations across the country.

He is a graduate of the Harvard Business Institute for Non-profit excellence as well as numerous other leadership programs.  Tim brings to the table not only a wealth of experience in fundraising and leadership from numerous diverse human service organizations, but he also successfully started a business that provided grant writing resources for hundreds of Christian organizations annually across the country.

His area of expertise is in social media fundraising, special events, annual giving, monthly donor clubs, capital campaigns and major gifts.  He is very strategic in his approach and believes not only in utilizing best practices but values greatly in “thinking differently” to achieve our shared goals.  He brings a unique set of skills to solving a problem from not just the fundraising side but also from the CEO side as well as a business owner.

His passion is in helping individuals and agencies grow to reach their potential.  After a very successful career that he is extremely grateful for, he has now chosen to work with Bonterra to help small to mid-sized agencies who are on the brink of great success to be able to grow their programs to better serve those in need.  He feels a strong desire to “pay it forward” and help other individuals and agencies achieve great success in their fundraising.  He would consider it an honor to partner with you in creating a customized plan, that is aligned with your goals and values, to help you achieve unprecedented fundraising success for your agency!

• Health & Human Services
• Religion Related

• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Events
• Foundation Management/Fundraising
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Major Gifts
• Monthly Giving
• Social Media
• Storytelling in fundraising
• Volunteer Management

Robin Cabral is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) with thirty years of experience and millions of dollars raised, assisting non-profit organizations as a development professional.  She has overseen all aspects of fund development, from annual funds to capital campaigns to donor communications.  Her impressive non-profit career includes positions as Director of Development and Marketing throughout the Northeast United States, including her role as a regional and worldwide Director of Development.

Educationally, Robin has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and a Master of Arts in Philanthropy and Fund Development from Saint Mary’s of Minnesota, USA.  She currently holds the designation of Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) since 2008 and is a graduate of Leadership Southcoast (2010).

Robin is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and adheres to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice.  She was on the board of AFP-RI (Rhode Island) and was a recent AFP-RI Conference Planning Committee Co-Chair.

She is also an AFP Master Faculty Trainer and has served on the AFP International Education and Training Committee.  She has served on the National Catholic Development Conference Planning Committee and the Professional Development Committee, has been a conference presenter, workshop leader, roundtable leader, moderator, and facilitator.  Robin is also a Member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (MFIA) and adheres to its Code of Conduct.

Robin is passionate about strength training and healthy living, lives part time in Australia, interested in spirituality, and loves a good book.

She has been named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Top Voices 2018: Philanthropy and Global Development and one of the Top 100 Charity Influencers by Onalytica (2019).

Here is a sample of the types of clients that she has worked with:
• Small parks and trail systems
• Health and human service agencies including behavioral health
• ESL and literacy programs
• Group residential homes and disability service groups
• Women’s organizations
• Historical associations
• Early intervention and child care programs
• Music and choir schools
• Retirement and low-income senior housing
• Elderly care
• Veterans groups
• United Ways and YWCAs, and
• Religious organizations including congregations and churches

Recent NFG Testimonials:

Robin has been extremely patient and kind while I have been short-staffed and unable to spend as much time as I’d like on the NFG project. She always provides helpful insights, and equally important, resources that are very helpful as we try to grow our donor base and board participation. -Kerri

I appreciated how she had real-world examples and resources in response to every question I had. I also appreciated her sensible but unyieldingly upbeat confidence that I could get better about fundraising, even though I was starting from a position of next to no familiarity with the process.
-Connie

Robin is awesome, giving me ideas for things I didn’t even realize we could do!
-Jacquelyn

Robin was so approachable and had great nuggets to help us pilot individual giving strategies. She was so kind helpful and fun! I loved her personality!
-Amy

I kept telling people you are my fairy godmother who makes all my development dreams come true!
-Carey

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Robin through another organization and she is amazing! Anyone in the non-profit sector would be lucky to work with her.
-Elizabeth

The peer-to-peer fundraising campaign was a huge success, and responsible for a large bulk of those donations. We are so happy with the amount we raised, and very proud of our team for the great work they put in to make it a success 🙂 Thank you for your guidance and support.
-Hannah

• Health & Human Services
• International, Foreign Affairs
• Religion Related
• Social Justice

• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Major Gifts
• Monthly Giving
• Planned Giving
• Rural Fundraising
• Social Media
• Storytelling in fundraising

Lucas knows what it takes to start, grow, and sustain nonprofits and social enterprises of all sizes in the modern fundraising climate. He has worked with over 150 noprofit organizations and raised over $100 million for a wide array of causes. Lucas founded two nonprofit organizations by the age of 21 and has gone on since to assist in fundraising tens of millions for a variety of organizations around the United States, Caribbean, and South America predominantly. While also assisting causes making an impact around the world. Lucas has been an Executive Director, a Director of Major and Planned Giving, and a Director of Development. He was named Nonprofit PRO’s Fundraiser of the Year in 2019, and has been profiled in the Chronicle of Philanthropy for his cryptocurrency fundraising success. He knows the pain points and understands how to make small to large adjustments to create a measurable difference in an organization. He is highly knowledgeable about annual and major gift fundraising programs, and knows how to best leverage online fundraising, social media, text-to-give, and email campaigns to generate fundraising growth.

Lucas holds a BA from Duke University and a Certificate in Blockchain Strategy from Oxford University. He has been the recipient of multiple national awards for his nonprofit work including being named as One of Ten Young Americans, an Environmental Educators 30 Under 30 recipient, and he received the prestigious USA Weekend Magazine National Make a Difference Day Award in 2010. Lucas is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and serves on and advises multiple nonprofit boards.

• Arts, Culture, and Humanities
• Education
• Health & Human Services
• International, Foreign Affairs
• Public, Societal Benefit
• Environment & Animals

• Board Development
• Crypto Currency
• Data and Analytics
• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Major Gifts
• Mission Development
• Planned Giving
• Social Media

I am passionate about mission-based, impactful work that makes our world a better place. And I became a fundraiser to help organizations do just that.

I have worked for non-profits for almost 25 years, both on the program side and as a fundraiser. Prior to my development career, I worked as an environmental education leader and volunteer manager. Since becoming a fundraiser, I have completed over 25 capital campaigns, identified and connected with donors of all levels to inspire giving, and worked closely with leadership to develop and execute successful fundraising plans.

I can help you prioritize your fundraising activities, build meaningful relationships, coach and engage your board members, and provide language for written and verbal communications. I love helping non-profits create their case for support, and guiding them as they go out and raise the money they need to become a thriving and sustainable organization.

I am a writer, a listener, a problem-solver, a coach and a cheerleader. I understand the hard and rewarding work of nonprofits. My job is to stand beside nonprofit leaders and help them reach their goals. I look forward to bringing my knowledge to your mission-based nonprofit and helping you grow your philanthropic base.

• Education
• Environment and Animals
• Public, Societal Benefit

• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Foundation Management/Fundraising
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Major Gifts
• Mission Development
• Rural Fundraising
• Storytelling in fundraising
• Volunteer Management

Cindy’s natural affinity and passion for good causes such as animal rights and welfare, at-risk youth/gang abatement, women’s empowerment, homelessness, military/veterans, and health and human services is what brings her to offer coaching services to Network For Good. Her goal for every client is to maximize the return on their investment and position them for ongoing success.

Since 1985, Cindy has delivered compassionate and results-focused leadership with success in strategic planning, best practices, peer-to-peer fundraising, annual giving, major gifts, planned gifts, and donor relationship management. By leveraging her experience and expertise, she’s able to increase donations, and build diverse fundraising programs.

During her successful 30+ year career, she has served in positions as Chief Development Officer, Senior Major Officer, and Senior Director of Planned Giving Programs and continues as a Fundraising Consultant. She is committed to her ongoing training and holds certifications from UCLA in Fund Raising Management and California State University, Long Beach-Planned Giving Certificate Program, and continues as an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Partners in Philanthropy.

• Health & Human Services
• Social Justice
• Environment & Animals

• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Foundation Management/Fundraising
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Major Gifts
• Monthly Giving
• Planned Giving
• Storytelling in fundraising

Michele Peters has a passion for fundraising and supporting non-profit organizations in advancing their missions to do great work in their communities and around the globe. Michele is a Certified Fundraising Executive and sits on a variety of boards of directors and committees to advance philanthropy locally in her community. She holds a BA degree in Organizational Management and is a freelance graphic designer. She has worked with organizations of a variety of sizes and sectors including Cultural Arts, Public Radio, Early Education, Senior Services and Veterans Services to name a few. Michele supports clients by creating donor centered fundraising strategies and goals for donor cultivation and stewardship; database management and segmentation for marketing and communications including direct mail, email, online and social media, text-to-give and peer-to-peer fundraising. Michele is a lifelong learner. In addition to founding a small non-profit in her community, Michele continuously studys to learn new things and keep up on the latest trends in fundraising.

• Arts, Culture, and Humanities
• Education
• Health & Human Services
• Social Justice

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Events
• Foundation Management/Fundraising
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Mission Development

Chany Ockert, CFRE, assists nonprofits transition their vision into reality through fund development consulting and customized, targeted implementation. She specializes in adapting the fundraising best practices and lessons across various sub-sectors of nonprofits. She has worked with missions as diverse as food banks, children mental health, literacy, conservation, arts and culture councils, faith-based women and family wellness, animals, and other nonprofits. She has worked in the nonprofit sector across various fields after graduating in 2000 from Carroll College in Helena, Montana, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She started her practice in 2007. In September 2016 she was awarded the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation based on demonstrated, measurable success in fundraising. In October 2019, she obtained the Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource, the recognized leader in nonprofit Board leadership. She serves as a CASA volunteer and a member of the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee in Montana.

• Health & Human Services
• Religion Related
• Environment & Animals

• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Major Gifts
• Rural Fundraising

Sabrina is a certified consultant, coach, & facilitator that helps small nonprofit Staff & Board build relationships that convert into more donations. Being brought in a home lead by a missionary who was constantly giving back to the church and the community, Sabrina naturally gravitated to the nonprofit world. Sabrina began her “official” nonprofit career as an intern in 1996. In 1998, she found her home with the Boys & Girls Clubs where she served for 20 years and worked in the capacity of direct services, operations, and executive leadership.

Sabrina has a reputation for transformational leadership through staffing and mission alignment, fundraising, expanding programming, and community partnerships. One of Sabrina’s greatest successes is that she increased operation revenue from $750,000 to $2.5 million over an 8-year period as well as being responsible for the planning, operations, and completion of a $12 million comprehensive capital campaign, and establishing a $500,000 endowment in the 3rd poorest county in the United States. With this knowledge, she has helped her clients gain confidence in fundraising, engage their board in fundraising, and build fundraising systems. She has worked with nonprofit startups to those with a $4 million budget.

• Health & Human Services
• Public, Societal Benefit

• Board Development
• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Events
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Major Gifts
• Monthly Giving
• Rural Fundraising
• Social Media
• Storytelling in fundraising

Naheemah McMicheaux McCallop’s mission is to create legacy shifting intergenerational impact helping nonprofits fulfill their missions and vision.

Naheemah is an experienced nonprofit executive and fundraising professional who has spent more than a decade working in the arts, racial equity, health, community organizing, social justice, faith-based, economic development, and public service sectors in the West Coast. Her expertise includes fundraising and events management, strategic planning, and board development. She has helped numerous small to mid-sized organizations raise millions from individual donors. And counting!

Not your average coach, speaker, consultant, or visionary, the first thing people notice when they meet Naheemah is her positive energy and ability to offer innovative solutions to blind spots that help clients easily see the path to get from A to Z. One client shared, “Our session was amazing! I was unsure where to begin and leaving with so much value and a clear path to move forward.”

Along with Naheemah’s gifts and talents as a “storytelling culture catalyst”, she helps start-up founders, nonprofit executive directors, and fundraising staff communicate their message powerfully, effectively, and authentically to overcome the barriers to individual giving fundraising success.

• Arts, Culture, and Humanities
• Health & Human Services
• Social Justice

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Events
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Storytelling in fundraising
• Volunteer Management

For over three decades, I have partnered with nonprofit organizations to craft the right strategy and communications to meet their fundraising goals. My experience includes leading communications efforts for human rights funder the Global Fund for Women; co-founding and serving as the first Executive Director of an organization dedicated to teaching American youth about global issues; and being the first Director of Development for a Meals on Wheels agency.

I have directly raised over $5.6 million in grants and over $2.6 million in individual gifts. (This does not include the impressive accomplishments of those I coach). My work has won two Wilmer Shields Rich Awards for Excellence in Communications from the Council on Foundations.

As your fundraising coach, I will help you think through challenges, develop strategies, and adopt best practices. I can help you make a persuasive case for your organization’s important work, even when the story is complex. We can also work together on the big picture: how fundraising appeals, newsletters, events, and social media work together throughout the year to build a strong relationship with current donors and attract new ones.

I have been privileged to coach more than 100 nonprofit leaders to date. I have worked with a diverse group of organizations serving a wide range of missions across the country and abroad. Policy advocacy work, international development, and human rights are areas in which I have particular expertise and interest.

I have a master’s degree from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and a B.A. from the University of Virginia.

• Health & Human Services
• International, Foreign Affairs
• Social Justice

• Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Foundation Management/Fundraising
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Major Gifts
• Mission Development
• Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis
• Storytelling in fundraising

For two decades, Kia Croom has enjoyed a remarkable career in nonprofit fundraising and digital marketing. She’s worked in positions of increasing responsibility for nonprofits serving people and communities of color across the nation. To date, she’s raised nearly half a billion dollars in support of these causes.

After 22 years in the industry, Kia launched Kia Croom Fundraising & Philanthropy, a Black-woman-owned fundraising firm that works exclusively with organizations and institutions responding to structural inequities impacting Black and Brown people and communities.

Kia’s impetus for launching her firm was simple. “I created a Black-woman-owned fundraising firm in a space dominated by white men and women. I believe the fundraising sector needs a diverse firm that can effectively speak to the needs of Black and Brown people. One that centers on community voice and inclusion and pushes for racial justice for these communities. It’s time,” she said.
Kia earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts from Clark Atlanta University and is a proud HBCU alumnus. She obtained her master of science in Public Administration from Kennesaw State University. As a devoted, lifelong learner, Kia has earned a certificate in fund development from the University of Richmond, a certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility from Pepperdine University, a certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Cornell University and a certificate in Fundraising Marketing from Northwestern University.

Kia was born and raised in Oakland, California. She is the proud mom of a college-bound athlete Xavier, and surrogate son, Jeremiah who is also a college-bound athlete.

In her spare time you can find Kia publishing new episodes of her two online shows, The Black Fundraisers’ Podcast and the Fundraising & Marketing Playbook Podcast,  or cooking southern delicacies for friends and family members who love her meals.

Kia is a servant leader and social justice champion. She believes Black and Brown people bear the brunt of unspeakable, systemic inequity and should be leading nonprofits on the frontlines fighting for justice.

• Education
• Health & Human Services
• International, Foreign Affairs
• Public, Societal Benefit
• Religion Related
• Social Justice

• Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
• Board Development
• Data and Analytics
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Foundation Management/Fundraising
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Major Gifts
• Monthly Giving
• Planned Giving
• Professional Societies/Associations
• Social Media
• Storytelling in fundraising

Elizabeth Finlayson, “your professional non-profit mentor”, is a fundraising consultant and personal coach.  With 20+ years of experience at small and mid-sized non-profits, she has a passion for helping organizations hone their programming models and develop new revenue streams to support their life-giving work. Elizabeth has worked in every area of development and has been a consultant since 2013. She has a specialty in individual giving and database management and helps organizations with strategic planning and board retreats. Over the course of her career, she has had an 80% funding rate as a grant writer, grown an annual gala’s attendance by 280% over four years including twice significantly exceeding goal, revitalized a direct mail program that brought in $75,000 in the second year, increased the number of major donors of an organization by 78% over four years, and helped a small non-profit bring in $100,000 in a capital campaign above its annual revenue.

Here is a testimonial from one of her clients:
“Elizabeth…took special care to ensure that the knowledge she delivered and skills she built were tailored to my individual needs and my organization’s unique situation–not an ‘out of the box’ or ‘one size fits all’ solution. She came well-prepared and delivered each session with patience and empathy. In short, she well-exceeded my expectations, and helped build crucial skills I need to succeed in my role.”

• Arts, Culture, and Humanities
• Health & Human Services
• Public, Societal Benefit
• Social Justice

• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Mission Development
• Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis
• Storytelling in fundraising
• Volunteer Management

Nicholas is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and has fundraised millions for charitable causes, exponentially expanded the operations of multiple organizations, and has led hundreds of volunteers in three distinct countries. His areas of specialty include social media marketing, e-commerce integration, database creation, capital campaigns, data analytics, major gift solicitation, and project management. Nicholas has held positions on multiple advisory boards including the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Youth Advisory Council which advises Senior Administrators on the direction youth are taking on conservation issues.

Nicholas is the Executive Director of Marine Education Initiative, a nonprofit organization based in Boca Raton, FL. Throughout his time there, he increased the organization’s compound annual growth rate from 2015 to 2021 by 250%. He built a vast network of local synergistic non-profit and for-profit organizations and coordinated extremely successful social media campaigns, public outreach efforts, and fundraising events.

In addition to his philanthropic work, Nicholas has started up and scaled multiple eCommerce businesses. His most recent project generated over $50,000 in revenue within the first month of the store launch. Using his unique methodology behind Shopify store design, Facebook ad strategy, and email marketing techniques his store generated above a 4% conversion rate.

Nicholas graduated at the top of his class from Hellenic College with a bachelor’s degree in Management & Leadership. He has received numerous accolades from reputable organizations for his nonprofit and fundraising work such as the Earth Island Institute, The Sodexo Foundation, The Clinton Foundation, Forbes 30 Under 30, SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, and the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.

• Arts, Culture, and Humanities
• Education
• Environment and Animals
• Health & Human Services
• International, Foreign Affairs
• Public, Societal Benefit

• Data and Analytics
• Donor Pipelines (Annual/Mid/Major)
• Foundation Management/Fundraising
• Fundraising Planning and Structure
• Major Gifts
• Mission Development
• Rural Fundraising
• Social Media
• Storytelling in fundraising
• Volunteer Management