Many nonprofit professionals struggle with how to raise more money to achieve their mission. They are frustrated by day-to-day work and lose sight of the broader strategic direction they need to take. Sometimes they need a sounding board when it comes to navigating their boards. I've spent more than 30 years working in senior positions in the nonprofit world. I love working with small to midsize organizations to help get to where they want to go.Nonprofit sub-sectors I work with… Show more Many nonprofit professionals struggle with how to raise more money to achieve their mission. They are frustrated by day-to-day work and lose sight of the broader strategic direction they need to take. Sometimes they need a sounding board when it comes to navigating their boards. I've spent more than 30 years working in senior positions in the nonprofit world. I love working with small to midsize organizations to help get to where they want to go.Nonprofit sub-sectors I work with include: Arts & culture | Higher education | Environmental & Animal Welfare | Healthcare | LGBTQ+ organizationsMy services include: Principal, Major, and Planned Giving | Foundation, Corporate & Government Relations and Grantwriting | Development Assessments | Development Planning | Campaign Design and Counsel | Strategic planning | Training and coaching | Board Development and GovernanceReach out if you want to talk about how I can help you:jeffreygfischer@yahoo.com510-333-7756Or, DM me right here on LinkedIn Show less

I was responsible for the oversight and execution of major and planned giving, leadership giving, foundation and corporate relations, advancement services, prospect research and management, and donor relations. Additionally, I maintained a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects while bringing strategic vision and discipline to the leadership, major, and planned giving programs. I supervised a team of gift officers and drove effective performance, including developing and implementing… Show more I was responsible for the oversight and execution of major and planned giving, leadership giving, foundation and corporate relations, advancement services, prospect research and management, and donor relations. Additionally, I maintained a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects while bringing strategic vision and discipline to the leadership, major, and planned giving programs. I supervised a team of gift officers and drove effective performance, including developing and implementing best practices and systems in advancement and promoting excellence in all aspects of advancement’s work. I supervised and worked closely with the Executive Director of Advancement Services on the development of a comprehensive prospect research and management operation that effectively identifies, prioritizes, and assigns leadership, major, and planned giving donors and prospects for the campaign. In partnership with the Vice President, I oversaw campaign operations that aligned with the Momentum Campaign which has a goal of $100 million to be raised over 12 years. This included developing compelling fundraising campaigns that inspire donors; prioritizing the work of gift officers to focus on campaign goals and objectives; developing foundational reporting capabilities to track progress toward goal; and being a relentless advocate for the team and University. Show less

As a member of the President’s Cabinet, I worked collaboratively with the senior leadership team and the Foundation Board to fulfill the College’s mission, ensure endowment growth, and promote an environment of continuous philanthropic improvement. Reporting directly to the President, I also served as the Executive Director of the College Foundation to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive programs in alumni affairs, donor cultivation, and philanthropy. I ensured a coordinated and… Show more As a member of the President’s Cabinet, I worked collaboratively with the senior leadership team and the Foundation Board to fulfill the College’s mission, ensure endowment growth, and promote an environment of continuous philanthropic improvement. Reporting directly to the President, I also served as the Executive Director of the College Foundation to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive programs in alumni affairs, donor cultivation, and philanthropy. I ensured a coordinated and measurable approach to development that supported the College’s top strategic priorities. Supervising and developing a growing staff, I oversaw and worked closely with the College Foundation and the Alumni Association while serving as the liaison to the private sector. Active in the College and surrounding community, I participated in the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts, relaunched the College’s annual fund initiative, and created additional fundraising opportunities. Show less

I was responsible for creating and implementing a strategic and comprehensive development plan that included annual giving, major gifts, foundation relations, planned giving and development operations. Reporting to the president, I was an important member of the leadership team, working closely with a dedicated group of educational, religious and business professionals and volunteers to guide the school under its strategic vision for the future. I managed development staff and collaborated with… Show more I was responsible for creating and implementing a strategic and comprehensive development plan that included annual giving, major gifts, foundation relations, planned giving and development operations. Reporting to the president, I was an important member of the leadership team, working closely with a dedicated group of educational, religious and business professionals and volunteers to guide the school under its strategic vision for the future. I managed development staff and collaborated with the vice president for enrollment and marketing and the school’s communications staff to coordinate alumni and development communications as well as elements of the school’s community and public relations activities. I also worked closely with the executive directors of PSR’s centers who are engaged in fundraising as part of their overall responsibilities. Show less

I was the advancement leader assigned to perform fundraising for a dynamic and growing CSUSB college. I worked with college and department leaders to generate significant philanthropic support for college funding priorities. I focused on a successful comprehensive individual giving program that includes planning and implementing strategies for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting top prospects with the goal of annual increases in both the number and amounts of gifts received. In addition, I… Show more I was the advancement leader assigned to perform fundraising for a dynamic and growing CSUSB college. I worked with college and department leaders to generate significant philanthropic support for college funding priorities. I focused on a successful comprehensive individual giving program that includes planning and implementing strategies for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting top prospects with the goal of annual increases in both the number and amounts of gifts received. In addition, I implemented a robust grant writing program by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts from private foundations and corporations. For an almost two-year period, I additionally served as Interim Senior Director of Development for our College of Arts and Letters. Show less

Reporting directly to the university’s Senior Vice President for Research, I lead a small team in raising philanthropic investment for 11 centers and institutes (BIO5 Institute, Biosphere 2, Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry, Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, Defense and Security Research Institute, Institute of the Environment, Institute for Energy Solutions, Institute for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies, Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, Transportation Research… Show more Reporting directly to the university’s Senior Vice President for Research, I lead a small team in raising philanthropic investment for 11 centers and institutes (BIO5 Institute, Biosphere 2, Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry, Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, Defense and Security Research Institute, Institute of the Environment, Institute for Energy Solutions, Institute for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies, Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, Transportation Research Institute, and the Water and Energy Sustainable Technology [WEST] Center), three museums (Arizona State Museum, UA Museum of Art and Center for Creative Photography), and 11 core facilities. Show less

As Senior Director of Development, I served as the chief development officer responsible for planning, implementing, and leading fundraising programs and activities for UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Urology, and Hospice Program. In addition, I provided overall fundraising leadership and coordination for all cancer-related activities at UC Davis, which included 10 centers and 32 departments within 7 schools and colleges to advance the educational, research and service… Show more As Senior Director of Development, I served as the chief development officer responsible for planning, implementing, and leading fundraising programs and activities for UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Urology, and Hospice Program. In addition, I provided overall fundraising leadership and coordination for all cancer-related activities at UC Davis, which included 10 centers and 32 departments within 7 schools and colleges to advance the educational, research and service priorities in identifying, educating, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding philanthropic support from individuals, foundations and corporations for these units, in support of the campus comprehensive campaign. Show less

I managed a portfolio of 125 local, regional, and national corporations, corporate foundations, and public charities by developing and executing complex and evolving strategies leading to gift solicitations at one of the largest public research universities in the United States. I worked closely with deans, directors of development within schools and colleges, other development colleagues, university faculty members and senior administrators to identify, cultivate, and solicit support from… Show more I managed a portfolio of 125 local, regional, and national corporations, corporate foundations, and public charities by developing and executing complex and evolving strategies leading to gift solicitations at one of the largest public research universities in the United States. I worked closely with deans, directors of development within schools and colleges, other development colleagues, university faculty members and senior administrators to identify, cultivate, and solicit support from these prospects in support of university academic priorities. I served as primary development officer for the ASU Biodesign Institute, with 80% of portfolio focused on this unit. Contributed to overall annual goals of $20 million for the Office of Corporate Relations and $160 million for ASU Foundation. Show less

I provided overall strategy and leadership for the Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations and the Office of Planned Giving at the largest public university in South Florida with an annual fundraising goal of $30 million. I directed, planned, cultivated, solicited and stewarded major gift level relationships with corporations and foundations. I developed collaborative relationships with vice presidents, deans, center and institute directors, key faculty members, and others to foster their… Show more I provided overall strategy and leadership for the Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations and the Office of Planned Giving at the largest public university in South Florida with an annual fundraising goal of $30 million. I directed, planned, cultivated, solicited and stewarded major gift level relationships with corporations and foundations. I developed collaborative relationships with vice presidents, deans, center and institute directors, key faculty members, and others to foster their involvement with corporate and foundation prospects. I served as the in-house expert on planned giving and educated prospects, volunteers, and other staff on planned giving vehicles. I supervised and mentored two development professionals. Show less