Mark Wainwright Consulting
Development Consulting and Coaching for Nonprofits
Most nonprofits struggle with fundraising. A Development Coach helps staff and board members build the skills and confidence they need to raise the critical support their organizations need to fulfill their missions.
The Challenge of Fundraising
While the purpose and mission of an organization are widely understood and appreciated by both staff and board members, the critical importance and "how to" with development and fundraising are not. As a result, nonprofits often fail to meet or exceed their annual financial goals, putting their programs at risk
Other challenges you face might be:
Too few staff understanding development, so it's left to the Executive Director and maybe a development team member.
The Board of Directors don't see fundraising as a critical part of their role on the board.
Long-time donors aren't stewarded in a way that keeps them engaged and involved in the organization.
Both staff and board lack basic know-how when it comes to asking for donations and sponsorships.
How I Help
Mark Wainwright Consulting offers development consulting and coaching to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations of all sizes with all types of development needs, including:
Planning annual giving campaigns
Coaching staff and board for major gift fundraising asks
Assisting with capital campaigns
Securing corporate sponsorships
I help organizations of all types grow and achieve their missions by designing simple fundraising efforts and coaching staff and board members to increase their comfort and confidence with development. Over the last 15 years, I have served on numerous nonprofit boards and led successful fundraising efforts that involved donor communications, appeal letters, stewardship group training, 1-on-1 coaching, event presentations and asks, and other development activities.
My experience includes both volunteer and paid consulting work with performing arts organizations, neighborhood organizations, faith-based groups, environmental organizations, schools, and other mission-driven organizations.
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Testimonials
The Lonely Whale Foundation's Strawless Ocean campaign had a successful start in Seattle with the #StrawlessInSeattle campaign. To expand the movement, Lonely Whale sought a corporate partner to accelerate the fight against plastic pollution. Mark was instrumental in securing a multi-year, financial sponsorship from an international spirits brand, forging a purpose-driven partnership focused on reducing single-use plastic waste and improving ocean health.
The Northwest Choirs recently completed their first capital campaign to finance dramatic improvements to their longtime home in Seattle. As a member of the Board of Directors and a leader with our fundraising and development efforts, Mark provided valuable guidance and coaching to our fundraising team during the capital campaign, and continues to lead our ongoing development needs. The Choir recently completed our most successful Annual Fund campaign to-date, driven by Mark’s energy and expertise.