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Nonprofit leaders: Whether you're tasked with raising $1M or $100M, the stakes are super high. Your board expects results. The mission rides on your success. You need to create greater bandwidth and bring in deeper expertise to do everything that needs to be done, like:✅ Designing a multimillion-dollar campaign✅ Reshaping your fundraising department for maximum impact✅ Implementing new fundraising initiatives ✅ Coaching frontline fundraisers toward greater… Show more Nonprofit leaders: Whether you're tasked with raising $1M or $100M, the stakes are super high. Your board expects results. The mission rides on your success. You need to create greater bandwidth and bring in deeper expertise to do everything that needs to be done, like:✅ Designing a multimillion-dollar campaign✅ Reshaping your fundraising department for maximum impact✅ Implementing new fundraising initiatives ✅ Coaching frontline fundraisers toward greater success✅ Sunsetting efforts that don't work any more✅ Stepping in when a high performer on your team leavesThat's why I started Sarah J Consulting (SJC): To share proven methods and approaches that help well-established nonprofits like yours raise millions more.After 10 years working for nationally leading fundraising shops, where I raised $14M across two multibillion-dollar campaigns, I launched SJC in 2012 and have helped nonprofits secure $500M+ to date.SJC's engagements pave the way for you to have:⭐ More charitable dollars in the door--and more donors⭐ A finely tuned Development department that works smarter and boosts results ⭐ A successful campaign that raises millions ⭐ Interim expertise when you lose a key manager***Services: Fundraising assessments, Development plans, campaign studies, organizational redesign, special projects, interim leadership, foundation relations strategies, and $1M+ donor materials.Highlighted clients:🔵 Perkins School for the Blind🔵 NYU Langone Health🔵 University of New Hampshire🔵 Aspire Developmental Services🔵 Health LeadsWhat clients say:"Our expanded team is now well positioned to engage more philanthropic and business partners...Thank you, SJC!" "From proposal development to stakeholder collaboration, we're better prepared to identify and secure funding because of our partnership with SJC."***Take the next step! If you have a multimillion-dollar fundraising goal to reach in the next 18 months, DM me to schedule a 15-minute chat. Show less

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Managed Harvard's most significant corporate and foundation prospects, or those with the capacity to make campaign gifts of at least $1 million. Established central institutional giving infrastructure and policies. Led the University-wide Corporate and Foundation Relations group. Collaborated with colleagues across Harvard on proposal development and fundraising strategy for major university initiatives. Managed Staff Assistant Specialist and mentored staff at all levels in institutional giving… Show more Managed Harvard's most significant corporate and foundation prospects, or those with the capacity to make campaign gifts of at least $1 million. Established central institutional giving infrastructure and policies. Led the University-wide Corporate and Foundation Relations group. Collaborated with colleagues across Harvard on proposal development and fundraising strategy for major university initiatives. Managed Staff Assistant Specialist and mentored staff at all levels in institutional giving practices. Worked productively with the grants office and research development colleagues.Accomplishments:•Developed $2.5M - $50M solicitation plans for key campaign donors.•Drove an 8-figure cultivation process for Harvard's president. •Planned and staffed high-level donor visits for Harvard's president and deans, including the Gates Foundation and the #1-ranked Fortune 500 company. •Conducted a five-year analysis of corporate and foundation giving to Harvard.•Developed positive and productive relationships across a highly complex, decentralized fundraising and administrative environment.Find out how the experience I gained at Harvard can help your nonprofit organization level up your Development strategies. DM me and we'll chat! Show less

During Dana-Farber's $1 billion Mission Possible campaign, managed fundraising activities for several key clinical departments and research programs. Worked closely with division chiefs, department chairs, Institute leadership and faculty to cultivate, solicit and steward more than 200 major corporate and foundation donors and prospects. Devised creative solicitation approaches. Created and managed a new Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer position. Supervised an Assistant and mentored… Show more During Dana-Farber's $1 billion Mission Possible campaign, managed fundraising activities for several key clinical departments and research programs. Worked closely with division chiefs, department chairs, Institute leadership and faculty to cultivate, solicit and steward more than 200 major corporate and foundation donors and prospects. Devised creative solicitation approaches. Created and managed a new Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer position. Supervised an Assistant and mentored junior and mid-level staff. Collaborated with colleagues across Development and the Institute through strategic fundraising discussions, planning, writing, editing, and more.Accomplishments: •Raised $14 million.•Submitted 340 proposals and letters of inquiry to corporations and foundations.•Planned/staffed 60 donor visits.•Navigated complex internal and donor relations while developing collegial relationships.•Oversaw a Division-wide, five-year fundraising plan for the adult cancer survivorship program.•Won the Division’s New Business Competition. •Mentored the inaugural Corporate and Foundation Relations Fellow. •Represented team and division at external speaking engagements, including Harvard Medical School and the Boston Fundraising Summit.Find out how the experience I gained at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund translates into expertise to help your nonprofit enhance Development strategies. DM me and we'll chat! Show less

Secured corporate and foundation funds for an array of clinical and community programs. Strategized tailored approaches to prospects. Wrote original proposals, letters of intent, cover letters and follow-up correspondence. Drafted budgets. Facilitated the Institute’s relationships with charitable organizations. Performed research to identify suitable prospects. Provided mentorship to junior team members through project management. Accomplishments: •Raised $1.1 million… Show more Secured corporate and foundation funds for an array of clinical and community programs. Strategized tailored approaches to prospects. Wrote original proposals, letters of intent, cover letters and follow-up correspondence. Drafted budgets. Facilitated the Institute’s relationships with charitable organizations. Performed research to identify suitable prospects. Provided mentorship to junior team members through project management. Accomplishments: •Raised $1.1 million. •Submitted 140 proposals and letters of inquiry to corporations and foundations.•Expanded fundraising pipeline to more than 200 viable prospects.•Secured funding from new donors with no prior relationship to Dana-Farber. •Devised creative fundraising tools for difficult-to-fund programs.Find out how the experience I gained at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund translates into expertise to help your nonprofit enhance Development strategies. DM me and we'll chat! Show less

Created compelling and accessible content that supported the hospital's fundraising enterprise by inspiring donors to give. Wrote and edited feature articles and scientific shorts for several publications, including Brigham and Women’s magazine, the Great Medicine capital campaign newsletter and the annual Honor Roll of Donors. Interviewed major donors, senior faculty and staff. Designed and wrote content for Development’s intranet. Proofed brochures, invitations and mail appeals. Staffed photo… Show more Created compelling and accessible content that supported the hospital's fundraising enterprise by inspiring donors to give. Wrote and edited feature articles and scientific shorts for several publications, including Brigham and Women’s magazine, the Great Medicine capital campaign newsletter and the annual Honor Roll of Donors. Interviewed major donors, senior faculty and staff. Designed and wrote content for Development’s intranet. Proofed brochures, invitations and mail appeals. Staffed photo shoots. Collaborated with graphic designer. Participated in recruitment process for team’s graphic design and writing positions. Managed mail house services, processed invoice payments, and helped track Communications budget.This role taught me exceptional donor and nonprofit communication skills that will last a lifetime. Find out how the skills I sharpened at Brigham and Women's Hospital will maximize your fundraising work. DM me and we'll chat! Show less