I consult with impact organizations to help them grow, bringing expertise in fundraising along with a full MBA skillset. I work with nonprofits, for-profit companies, public sector organizations, and on cross-sector initiatives.Recent projects include:Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP)- Strategic Fund DevelopmentI partnered with MAFP staff and volunteer leaders to map a strategic path forward, write a case statement, and plan and implement fundraising strategies.Minnesota Department of Health Office of Rural Health and Primary Care - Strategic PlanningI facilitated a strategic planning process to help identify the core purpose of the office, its long-term vision, and 3-5 year goals and strategies. I partnered with the office to develop an inclusive process for prioritizing and implementing goals through bringing together cross-functional and cross-section teams.Neighborhood HouseI partner with Neighborhood House to write grants and conduct prospect research to identify potential institutional funders that align with the organization's work.Hennepin County - Financial Inclusion ProjectI consulted with Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene to identify opportunities to increase financial inclusion among 100,000+ households and 9,000+ county employees. I proposed a plan and presented my recommendations to top county leadership. SAMRADO - Business Plan and Grant WritingI partnered with SAMRADO to strategic business plan for expanding its Minnesota programs. I identified potential funders and wrote grants. Social Start-Up - Business Development I assessed current client acquisition strategies and made recommendations for growing client acquisition and retention.For more information about my consulting, visit my website at triciawrightconsulting.com.

As a MBA student in the Ventures Enterprise Program, I consulted with mission-driven organizations on strategic projects, applying design thinking and innovation best practices. Specific projects included:• Developed operational model, financial model, and go-to-market strategy for national education-focused start-up seeking sustainability beyond the end of federal grant funding• Conducted organizational assessment and identified future strategic directions for 100-year old nonprofit• Identified and evaluated earned revenue opportunities for urban farm. Assessed mission alignment and financial viability of each opportunity by researching organizations with comparable revenue streams and conducting breakeven analyses

As a key team member on campaign planning studies, campaign management services, and development assessment and planning projects, I provided a range of client-facing fundraising consulting services and behind-the-scenes support to a diverse range of organizations spanning arts, education, human services, and health care. By partnering on campaign planning and execution, I helped my clients raise more than $80 million.Specific activities included:• Conducting interviews and surveys with staff, board, and key leadership as well as donors and constituents, and aggregating and analyzing data to inform project recommendations• Developing accessible and useful tools to assist each client in successful project execution, including campaign work plans, strategy memos, reports, timetables, meeting agendas, grant proposal language, and donor correspondence• Engaging in internal (staff-counsel) and external (board/leadership/donor) meetings, presentations, and focus groups, and ensuring that both the consulting team and our client’s staff are prepared for and have the tools they need to be effective in each interaction• Proactively connecting with clients and consultant team members to share information, communicate needs, and keep projects on schedule with established timelines• Managing each project from start to finish, and providing a consistent caliber of quality materials, scheduling, and meeting planning to ensure a smooth process

Development and Marketing• Managed projects to deepen constituent engagement and grow the organization’s visibility. Outcomes included: o Writing a successful grant to fund a full-time Community Engagement national service VISTA member o Starting a speakers bureau o Researching and identifying potential corporate partners o Developing institutional funder recognition guidelines o Planning successful state-wide literacy events and trainings o Curating content for social media, newsletters, and blog• Coordinated outreach to recruit volunteers and promote literacy services through tabling at 50+ events, connecting with local media, contacting partner agencies, and using online platforms.Literacy Program Search• Coordinated team to redesign the user interface and user experience of the organization’s online search, used by 13,000 individuals annually.• Referred 2,000 individuals to free adult literacy programs in Spanish and English.Volunteer Management• Supervised interns, volunteers, temporary workers, and national service VISTA member.Data Management• Maintained database of nearly 400 literacy programs across Minnesota.

• Developed and facilitated student service-learning groups, and built corporate and community partnerships.Outcomes included: o Overseeing a student-run business o Facilitating a student-led fundraiser for Haiti following the 2010 earthquake o Producing an anti-bullying documentary project o Planning and executing a school-wide carnival

• Led successful city-wide school board campaign for previously-unknown candidate not endorsed by a major political party, reaching 35,000+ voters.• Secured endorsements from Federation of Teachers, Chamber of Commerce, Star Tribune, and Pioneer Press. • Researched and identified target precincts based on historic voting data and patterns. • Managed volunteer leaders and strategically coordinated efforts across marketing, public relations, voter outreach, and events to develop the campaign brand and message within budget.

• Recruited and supervised volunteer observers for over 250 shifts during US Senate recount.• Observed recount process as an Al Franken representative and challenged ballots in a high-pressure environment.

• Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers.• Contacted and persuaded voters.

• Assisted with planning an international conference bringing together 60 girls from 7 countries. • Developed and coordinated programming for conference attendees.