Consulting
I bring a diverse set of skills and perspective to complement and strengthen your own fundraising abilities. I have planned and executed three capital campaigns, at both the university and academic unit level. I have strengths in strategic planning and critical thinking with a focus on making everyone successful, no matter what position they may hold.
I have trained hundreds of fundraisers in topics that range from discovery and qualification to strategic portfolio management, major gift work, making the ask and closing gifts, and relationship building. I have mentored and coached fundraisers for many years and have helped executive officers navigate new roles and challenging situations.
I stay current on all trends and new ways of using services to enhance fundraising outcomes. I have a broad network of development colleagues across the world that I can access at any time which only adds depth to the services I can provide.
You will find my approach to working with your organization to be personable, thoughtful and fun. Fundraising is hard work and can be quite stressful which is why I like to take time, listen, be collaborative, and keep focused on what is needed to help make everyone successful while providing a space for honest conversations, positivity, and encouraging words and actions. It is the way I do business.
If what I have shared resonates with you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I would be happy to hear about your needs and discuss how I might be able to assist your organization.
I Can Help You With:
Operations Assessment
Campaign Planning & Execution
Management Guidance/Consultation
Training (Fundamentals, Stewardship, Readiness)
Frontline Fundraising, Annual Giving, Etc.
MGO Coaching
I had known Colleen for years and collaborated with her on projects in a different role before hiring her for a consulting project. In this capacity she proved to be just as creative, diligent, and strategic as I had grown to expect--and more.
Colleen is a big-picture thinker who also grasps details. She is able to make broad connections among concepts as she does among people--all with humor, genuine caring, and authenticity. I actively seek her wisdom and counsel and know I will always be treated with the utmost in respect and professionalism.
I would endorse Colleen to add value to any organization through her expertise and her approach.
Shelley Strickland, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Charlotte Community Foundation Punta Gorda, FL