We value joy in fundraising.
Rarely do you hear the words “joy” and “fundraising” in the same sentence but experiencing joy while fundraising is possible - trust us. We recognize that people are not always comfortable asking for financial support. We work with clients to build confidence and skill in fundraising so they too can experience the joy of fundraising.
We value the art and science of fundraising.
Inspiring donors and funders through captivating stories and resonant messaging is a true art form. Once donors have connected with your mission, how can you utilize well-researched data and analysis to steward and engage those supporters? We draw from industry standards and best practices to advance both the art and science of fundraising.
We value collaborative fundraising.
Fundraising is a team effort. Fundraising campaigns and initiatives are opportunities to bring together board members, volunteers and staff across departments. We encourage our clients to engage their entire community in education and awareness as a campaign strategy.
We value and embrace the myriad expressions of diversity in the human experience.
As a Black woman-led consulting firm, we acknowledge the ways that institutions and society have discriminated against people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. We commit to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles in our business operations and services. Our clients also value diversity and prioritize equity and inclusion as guiding business principles.
We value the contributions and leadership of people of color in fundraising.
We believe our work and commitment to the field of fundraising amplifies the talents and experience of fundraisers of color, which are too often unnoticed and uncelebrated. We especially recognize the unique challenges of Black women in fundraising and the negative stereotypes and misogynoir they experience within organizations and communities. We support efforts both locally and nationally to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the fundraising profession.
We value balance and wholeness in professional and personal lives.
We value the holistic well-being of our clients in all aspects of our relationships. Our guidance and support are rooted in a commitment to reject the "hustle culture" and embrace the belief that we can excel in our important work while remaining whole individuals. We strive to prioritize tasks based on their significance and our capacity. Our enthusiasm for life, pursuing our passions, and spending time with loved ones should never be overshadowed by the demands of our work, which serves and sustains our communities. While we dedicate our skills and talents completely to our work, it does not define our entire identity. We empower our clients to establish practical and inspiring goals, recognizing that progress is achieved at different paces, and we operate with strategic intention to maximize one's time and resources efficiently. These principles also guide our own business operations. Rather than aspiring to be the largest or fastest-growing firm, our aim is to cultivate profound connections with our select group of clients who successfully raise funds to sustain their communities and organizations.
Our business is 100% virtual to allow our founder and associates the flexibility to do more of the things they love with the people they care most about while still delivering exceptional service to our clients.
As a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals we strictly adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Code of Ethical Standards.