We believe in doing things the right way, not the easy way.
In the competitive world of fundraising, we bring creativity and passion to every project and the expertise needed to bring your vision to life.
Our team has over 300 years of combined experience advancing philanthropy in the arts, conservation, healthcare, education, human services, humanitarian aid and international sectors. We know the challenges you face, and together we’ll find the right solution.
We believe in doing things the right way, not the easy way.
In the competitive world of fundraising, we bring creativity and passion to every project and the expertise needed to bring your vision to life.
Our team has over 300 years of combined experience advancing philanthropy in the arts, conservation, healthcare, education, human services, humanitarian aid and international sectors. We know the challenges you face, and together we’ll find the right solution.
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Ignite Connection: Transforming Passive Participants into Passionate Partners
In their decades of working alongside organizations to create stronger cultures of philanthropy and raise more major gifts, Managing Director Kerry Bartlett, MBA, CFRE, and Director of Marketing and Communications Becky Brandt embrace the process of helping close stakeholders discover the deeper meaning and power of their organization’s core values and brand. In this blog post, Kerry and Becky share examples of ways guided values and branding discussions can lead to elevated philanthropic commitment and greater impact.

Looking Ahead: What 2026 Tax Changes Mean for Philanthropy and Why We’re Still Optimistic
In today’s uncertain economic climate—marked by significant cuts to government spending, high interest rates, fluctuating markets, and cautious consumer spending—nonprofit leaders are asking: How do we continue to fundraise effectively in an uncertain economy? Fortunately, history offers both insight and hope. Drawing from decades of experience navigating economic crises, Bob Carter, CFRE, and Steve Higgins, CFRE, have distilled powerful, time-tested strategies into opportunities for organizational growth and deeper donor relationships.

Resilient Giving: Applying Carter’s Fundraising Wisdom in Today’s Economy
In today’s uncertain economic climate—marked by significant cuts to government spending, high interest rates, fluctuating markets, and cautious consumer spending—nonprofit leaders are asking: How do we continue to fundraise effectively in an uncertain economy? Fortunately, history offers both insight and hope. Drawing from decades of experience navigating economic crises, Bob Carter, CFRE, and Steve Higgins, CFRE, have distilled powerful, time-tested strategies into opportunities for organizational growth and deeper donor relationships.
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