Our Work
The Work That Moves Us
We measure success in the organizations we strengthen, the leaders we develop, and the communities that benefit from missions more powerfully funded and strategically led.
$XX M+
Raised for client organizations
XX+
Organizations served
5
Sectors of deep expertise
20+
Years of combined experience
Building a Board That Fundraises
Nonprofit
Board Development + Fundraising
The Challenge
A mid-size community development nonprofit had plateaued at the same annual fund total for three consecutive years. Board members were uncertain about their fundraising role, and the development staff lacked major gift cultivation skills to move donors up the giving ladder.
The Challenge
A mid-size community development nonprofit had plateaued at the same annual fund total for three consecutive years. Board members were uncertain about their fundraising role, and the development staff lacked major gift cultivation skills to move donors up the giving ladder.
The Outcome
42%
ncrease in major gift revenue
100%
Board giving participation
71%
Donor retention rate (up from 54%)
From Audience to Donor: A Legacy Giving Launch
Arts & Culture
Strategic Planning + Board Development
The Challenge
A performing arts organization with a beloved 30-year community presence struggled to convert audience members into donors and had no formal planned giving program. The board was enthusiastic but untrained in making fundraising asks.
The Challenge
We designed a three-part board development series, restructured the membership program as a donor pipeline, and created a legacy giving initiative. We provided board members with scripted ask frameworks and one-on-one coaching.
The Outcome
22
Legacy society founding members in Year 1
90%
Board fundraising participation (up from 40%)
28%
Total contributed revenue increase
Launching an Education Foundation from Scratch
Education
Fundraising Consulting + Strategic Planning
The Challenge
A charter school network serving 1,200 students had significant community support and strong academic outcomes but no formal fundraising infrastructure. Leadership wanted to launch a foundation but had never run a major gift or capital campaign.
The Challenge
Philanthropy Fortified led a 90-day foundation launch process, including legal structure guidance, founding board recruitment strategy, case for support development, and a first-year fundraising plan with donor identification priorities.
The Outcome
12
Inaugural board members recruited
$XXX K
Raised in first 12 months
3
Major donors cultivated in 6 months
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