Pivotal Philanthropic Consulting (Pivotalpc) is a fundraising consulting firm in Charlotte, NC. Through Pivotal PC, I consult, coach and train executives, development teams, and other non-pfrofit stakeholders to achieve $1 million or more in revenue breakthroughs, and create new growth models to increase their visibility and brand awareness to attract and increase support from the organization's ideal target market. As a seasoned professional with over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, I have a track record of increasing revenue by growing the portfolio of institutional and individual donors. I am passionate about achieving fundraising excellence, and stay abreast of the latest trends in development, technology and marketing, including digital and social media because such trends impact the ever-evolving nonprofit landscape. As a successful director of development and consultant, I have secured over $27 million in revenue for diverse organizations and budget sizes. From optimizing annual operating budgets to building grant portfolios to launching new annual galas and, I have a natural ability to get things done.Successful Fundraising Track Record Includes:Increasing donor portfolios and contributionsExcellent relationship management skills with mission critical stakeholdersCustomized solicitation strategies for donor prospectsTactics to raise the visibility of an organization's work in philanthropic communities and among diverse types of donorsAbility to cultivate and secure five, six and seven figure grants from major foundationsUse of strategic planning methods to accelerate an organization's capacity for revenue growth Conceptualize development programs and execute activities in alignment with mission of an organizationProject management skills and oversight of timelines Excellent networking skills and ability to connect with high net worth individualsPublic speaking skillsResearch and grant writing skillsPublic Relations and media relations skillsStakeholders:Individual DonorsFoundationsBoard of DirectorsCorporate PartnersTargeted ProspectsCommunity LeadersPartnerships with CEO and Key Staff Services: Strategic Planning & Business PlansTargeted SolicitationsProposal Development & Grant Management ProgramsSpecial Events ManagementInterim Development Staffing Skills/Knowledge: Project managementUse of metrics and hard data to measure campaign effectiveness Maximizing revenue within designated budget Leadership skillsMarketing & Promotion