Strategic
Fundraising
We partner with institutions to ignite donor interest, deepen relationships, and secure transformative resources to advance your mission.
Inspiring vision, securing support
We do more than help institutions raise funds—we also help empower their people to inspire supporters and secure major investments for a better future.
Through tailored counsel, comprehensive assessments, personalized coaching, and dynamic planning, we guide leaders and their teams in building strong and productive connections with constituents.
Our support is rooted in decades of experience in fundraising management, gift solicitation, donor communications, campaign development, and team-building and a passionate commitment to transformative philanthropy.
Whether you’re developing a comprehensive campaign, seeking principal gifts, or trying to turn around your annual fund, we’re here to help you secure the support that will shape your institution's future.
Inspiring vision, securing support
We do more than help institutions raise funds—we also help empower their people to inspire supporters and secure major investments for a better future.
Through tailored counsel, comprehensive assessments, personalized coaching, and dynamic planning, we guide leaders and their teams in building strong and productive connections with constituents.
Our support is rooted in decades of experience in fundraising management, gift solicitation, donor communications, campaign development, and team-building and a passionate commitment to transformative philanthropy.
Whether you’re developing a comprehensive campaign, seeking principal gifts, or trying to turn around your annual fund, we’re here to help you secure the support that will shape your institution's future.
Inspiring vision, securing support
We do more than help institutions raise funds—we also help empower their people to inspire supporters and secure major investments for a better future.
Through tailored counsel, comprehensive assessments, personalized coaching, and dynamic planning, we guide leaders and their teams in building strong and productive connections with constituents.
Our support is rooted in decades of experience in fundraising management, gift solicitation, donor communications, campaign development, and team-building and a passionate commitment to transformative philanthropy.
Whether you’re developing a comprehensive campaign, seeking principal gifts, or trying to turn around your annual fund, we’re here to help you secure the support that will shape your institution's future.
Inspiring vision, securing support
We do more than help institutions raise funds—we also help empower their people to inspire supporters and secure major investments for a better future.
Through tailored counsel, comprehensive assessments, personalized coaching, and dynamic planning, we guide leaders and their teams in building strong and productive connections with constituents.
Our support is rooted in decades of experience in fundraising management, gift solicitation, donor communications, campaign development, and team-building and a passionate commitment to transformative philanthropy.
Whether you’re developing a comprehensive campaign, seeking principal gifts, or trying to turn around your annual fund, we’re here to help you secure the support that will shape your institution's future.
Driving impact, together
We collaborate with ambitious nonprofit institutions to drive transformative fundraising results.
Tailored strategies for success
Our process begins with a thorough understanding of your goals, challenges, and community. From there, we work alongside your team to design and implement strategies that align with your vision, ensuring every step is intentional, audience-focused, and results-driven.
Expertise that delivers results
With decades of fundraising and campaign experience, our team brings you expertise in every facet of development work. We appreciate the many ways of building meaningful connections with constituents to inspire personal engagement and pivotal financial support.
Transformative institutional impact
Our work has driven major fundraising successes for institutions across the education and nonprofit sectors. From record-breaking campaigns to revitalized annual funds, we take pride in helping our partners achieve measurable success.
Sustainable results and growth
Through our collaborations, we have increased donor engagement, secured hundreds of millions of dollars to strengthen institutional capacity, and shaped teams of marked financial impact. Our goal is delivering results for you that empower your institution to thrive for generations.
Driving impact, together
We collaborate with ambitious nonprofit institutions to drive transformative fundraising results.
Tailored strategies for success
Our process begins with a thorough understanding of your goals, challenges, and community. From there, we work alongside your team to design and implement strategies that align with your vision, ensuring every step is intentional, audience-focused, and results-driven.
Expertise that delivers results
With decades of fundraising and campaign experience, our team brings you expertise in every facet of development work. We appreciate the many ways of building meaningful connections with constituents to inspire personal engagement and pivotal financial support.
Transformative institutional impact
Our work has driven major fundraising successes for institutions across the education and nonprofit sectors. From record-breaking campaigns to revitalized annual funds, we take pride in helping our partners achieve measurable success.
Sustainable results and growth
Through our collaborations, we have increased donor engagement, secured hundreds of millions of dollars to strengthen institutional capacity, and shaped teams of marked financial impact. Our goal is delivering results for you that empower your institution to thrive for generations.
Driving impact, together
We collaborate with ambitious nonprofit institutions to drive transformative fundraising results.
Tailored strategies for success
Our process begins with a thorough understanding of your goals, challenges, and community. From there, we work alongside your team to design and implement strategies that align with your vision, ensuring every step is intentional, audience-focused, and results-driven.
Expertise that delivers results
With decades of fundraising and campaign experience, our team brings you expertise in every facet of development work. We appreciate the many ways of building meaningful connections with constituents to inspire personal engagement and pivotal financial support.
Transformative institutional impact
Our work has driven major fundraising successes for institutions across the education and nonprofit sectors. From record-breaking campaigns to revitalized annual funds, we take pride in helping our partners achieve measurable success.
Sustainable results and growth
Through our collaborations, we have increased donor engagement, secured hundreds of millions of dollars to strengthen institutional capacity, and shaped teams of marked financial impact. Our goal is delivering results for you that empower your institution to thrive for generations.
Driving impact, together
We collaborate with ambitious nonprofit institutions to drive transformative fundraising results.
Tailored strategies for success
Our process begins with a thorough understanding of your goals, challenges, and community. From there, we work alongside your team to design and implement strategies that align with your vision, ensuring every step is intentional, audience-focused, and results-driven.
Expertise that delivers results
With decades of fundraising and campaign experience, our team brings you expertise in every facet of development work. We appreciate the many ways of building meaningful connections with constituents to inspire personal engagement and pivotal financial support.
Transformative institutional impact
Our work has driven major fundraising successes for institutions across the education and nonprofit sectors. From record-breaking campaigns to revitalized annual funds, we take pride in helping our partners achieve measurable success.
Sustainable results and growth
Through our collaborations, we have increased donor engagement, secured hundreds of millions of dollars to strengthen institutional capacity, and shaped teams of marked financial impact. Our goal is delivering results for you that empower your institution to thrive for generations.
Our strategic fundraising services equip institutions to inspire generosity, strengthen donor relationships, and achieve sustainable growth that endures.
Services for our clients include:
Fundraising Counsel & Coaching
From facilitating board and staff retreats, to providing principal gift counsel, to launching a campaign, we help your team develop the skills, strategies, and confidence to secure transformative support.
Fundraising Strategy Development
We help institutions develop multiyear fundraising campaigns, identify gaps in current strategies, and recommend targeted improvements that enhance annual campaigns, build an endowment, and develop funding avenues.
Audits, Assessments, and Data-Driven Strategy
We provide recommendations on how to maximize the use of available data and identify critical metrics for future success. This assessment helps institutions refine donor pipelines, establish a foundation for growth, and create a clear roadmap for success.
Campaign Management and Execution
Whether we help you craft clear objectives, build effective teams, design strategies that inspire donors, or guide your campaign from start to finish, we prioritize results.
Donor Engagement and Stewardship
We help institutions develop personalized donor-engagement strategies and recognition programs that cultivate deep donor relationships and lead to sustained support.
Interim Advancement Leadership
Whether to deliver strategic guidance, manage day-to-day challenges, or oversee principal giving, we provide the expertise that drives your fundraising efforts during critical periods.
Fundraising Creative
From campaign messaging strategies and case development to microsites, pitch decks, and videos, we craft compelling narratives custom-built to resonate with your community. Our expertise also extends to giving-day and annual-fund strategies and messaging.
Advancement Software Integration
At most institutions, the family of available software is, in a word, dysfunctional. We assess your current suite of options, provide insight on new possibilities, and help you build integrated constituent databases, communications tools, and tracking mechanisms.
Our campaign services to our clients include:
Fundraising & Campaign Counsel
Our expert counsel provides the foundation for successful fundraising. We offer comprehensive campaign support, coaching for executives, and specialized training for boards, administrators, faculty, and frontline fundraisers. Whether facilitating board and staff retreats or providing principal gift counsel, we help your team develop the skills, strategies, and confidence to secure transformative support.
Audits and Assessments
Understanding your current landscape is key to planning for the future. Our audits and assessments dive deep into your institution’s fundraising strategies, processes, and performance. By identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities, we provide actionable insights to refine your approach and maximize your outcomes.
Campaign Planning and Management
From concept to completion, our campaign planning and management services ensure every aspect of your fundraising initiative is aligned and impactful. We help you craft clear objectives, build effective teams, and design strategies that engage and inspire donors. With our support, your campaign will be positioned for lasting success.
Interim Development Leadership
When your team is in transition, we provide experienced interim development leadership to ensure continuity and momentum. Our leaders seamlessly integrate into your organization, offering strategic guidance, day-to-day management, and the expertise needed to sustain and advance your fundraising efforts during critical periods.
Fundraising Creative
Bring your fundraising vision to life with dynamic and engaging creative solutions. From campaign messaging strategies and case development to microsites, pitch decks, and videos, we craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience. Our expertise also extends to storytelling, giving-day strategies, and annual-fund messaging, ensuring every touchpoint inspires action and builds lasting relationships.
Our campaign services to our clients include:
Fundraising & Campaign Counsel
Our expert counsel provides the foundation for successful fundraising. We offer comprehensive campaign support, coaching for executives, and specialized training for boards, administrators, faculty, and frontline fundraisers. Whether facilitating board and staff retreats or providing principal gift counsel, we help your team develop the skills, strategies, and confidence to secure transformative support.
Audits and Assessments
Understanding your current landscape is key to planning for the future. Our audits and assessments dive deep into your institution’s fundraising strategies, processes, and performance. By identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities, we provide actionable insights to refine your approach and maximize your outcomes.
Campaign Planning and Management
From concept to completion, our campaign planning and management services ensure every aspect of your fundraising initiative is aligned and impactful. We help you craft clear objectives, build effective teams, and design strategies that engage and inspire donors. With our support, your campaign will be positioned for lasting success.
Interim Development Leadership
When your team is in transition, we provide experienced interim development leadership to ensure continuity and momentum. Our leaders seamlessly integrate into your organization, offering strategic guidance, day-to-day management, and the expertise needed to sustain and advance your fundraising efforts during critical periods.
Fundraising Creative
Bring your fundraising vision to life with dynamic and engaging creative solutions. From campaign messaging strategies and case development to microsites, pitch decks, and videos, we craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience. Our expertise also extends to storytelling, giving-day strategies, and annual-fund messaging, ensuring every touchpoint inspires action and builds lasting relationships.
Our campaign services to our clients include:
Fundraising & Campaign Counsel
Our expert counsel provides the foundation for successful fundraising. We offer comprehensive campaign support, coaching for executives, and specialized training for boards, administrators, faculty, and frontline fundraisers. Whether facilitating board and staff retreats or providing principal gift counsel, we help your team develop the skills, strategies, and confidence to secure transformative support.
Audits and Assessments
Understanding your current landscape is key to planning for the future. Our audits and assessments dive deep into your institution’s fundraising strategies, processes, and performance. By identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities, we provide actionable insights to refine your approach and maximize your outcomes.
Campaign Planning and Management
From concept to completion, our campaign planning and management services ensure every aspect of your fundraising initiative is aligned and impactful. We help you craft clear objectives, build effective teams, and design strategies that engage and inspire donors. With our support, your campaign will be positioned for lasting success.
Interim Development Leadership
When your team is in transition, we provide experienced interim development leadership to ensure continuity and momentum. Our leaders seamlessly integrate into your organization, offering strategic guidance, day-to-day management, and the expertise needed to sustain and advance your fundraising efforts during critical periods.
Fundraising Creative
Bring your fundraising vision to life with dynamic and engaging creative solutions. From campaign messaging strategies and case development to microsites, pitch decks, and videos, we craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience. Our expertise also extends to storytelling, giving-day strategies, and annual-fund messaging, ensuring every touchpoint inspires action and builds lasting relationships.
Visionary Fundraising Leadership
Kim Verstandig brings three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education advancement to her role as Vice President for Fundraising and Senior Strategist at Mackey Strategies. A leader known for her strategic insight and ability to foster collaboration, Kim has guided institutions to achieve record-breaking fundraising success.
Visionary Fundraising Leadership
Kim Verstandig brings three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education advancement to her role as Vice President for Fundraising and Senior Strategist at Mackey Strategies. A leader known for her strategic insight and ability to foster collaboration, Kim has guided institutions to achieve record-breaking fundraising success.
Visionary Fundraising Leadership
Kim Verstandig brings three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education advancement to her role as Vice President for Fundraising and Senior Strategist at Mackey Strategies. A leader known for her strategic insight and ability to foster collaboration, Kim has guided institutions to achieve record-breaking fundraising success.
Visionary Fundraising Leadership
Kim Verstandig brings three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education advancement to her role as Vice President for Fundraising and Senior Strategist at Mackey Strategies. A leader known for her strategic insight and ability to foster collaboration, Kim has guided institutions to achieve record-breaking fundraising success.
“I have worked with many talented fundraisers, and Kim Verstandig is one of the best. Kim’s strategic vision, unwavering dedication, and remarkable ability to inspire and mobilize support were pivotal in the Connecticut College campaign’s success. Her innovative approaches and tireless commitment helped us exceed our fundraising goals and set a new standard for excellence. Kim’s inspirational leadership left an indelible mark on everyone involved.”
— Rob Hale, Connecticut College Campaign Co-Chair (2017-2023); Co-Chair and President of Granite Telecommunications
“I have worked with many talented fundraisers, and Kim Verstandig is one of the best. Kim’s strategic vision, unwavering dedication, and remarkable ability to inspire and mobilize support were pivotal in the Connecticut College campaign’s success. Her innovative approaches and tireless commitment helped us exceed our fundraising goals and set a new standard for excellence. Kim’s inspirational leadership left an indelible mark on everyone involved.”
— Rob Hale, Connecticut College Campaign Co-Chair (2017-2023); Co-Chair and President of Granite Telecommunications
“I have worked with many talented fundraisers, and Kim Verstandig is one of the best. Kim’s strategic vision, unwavering dedication, and remarkable ability to inspire and mobilize support were pivotal in the Connecticut College campaign’s success. Her innovative approaches and tireless commitment helped us exceed our fundraising goals and set a new standard for excellence. Kim’s inspirational leadership left an indelible mark on everyone involved.”
— Rob Hale, Connecticut College Campaign Co-Chair (2017-2023); Co-Chair and President of Granite Telecommunications
“I have worked with many talented fundraisers, and Kim Verstandig is one of the best. Kim’s strategic vision, unwavering dedication, and remarkable ability to inspire and mobilize support were pivotal in the Connecticut College campaign’s success. Her innovative approaches and tireless commitment helped us exceed our fundraising goals and set a new standard for excellence. Kim’s inspirational leadership left an indelible mark on everyone involved.”
— Rob Hale, Connecticut College Campaign Co-Chair (2017-2023); Co-Chair and President of Granite Telecommunications
Let's work together.
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.
Let's work together.
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.
Let's work together.
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.
Let's work together.
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.