The Top Nonprofit Fundraising Consulting Firm for Michigan
The Top Nonprofit Fundraising Consulting Firm for Michigan
To grow your nonprofit, you need to secure sustainable funding. At Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, our team of experienced fundraising professionals offers consulting for nonprofits based in Michigan (and beyond) to secure the revenue you need. We deliver strategies tailored to navigate Michigan’s highly collaborative, foundation-led philanthropic landscape, unlocking transformative funding for your mission.
Instead of relying on emotional appeals and storytelling, Convergent uses a strong, rational approach that positions your organization as a valuable community asset. Our consultants highlight your value and impact, showcasing how your Michigan-based nonprofit provides real benefits, transforms communities, and produces a strong return on investment (ROI). Through this approach, donors—or as we like to call them, investors or funders—give while fully understanding the results and impact your organization delivers with their support.
We’ll help you navigate Michigan’s local philanthropic landscape to host major fundraising campaigns, including capital, comprehensive, planned giving, and annual giving campaigns. Whether you need funds to build general capacity or for specific programs, our team of experts can guide you through it all.
Convergent’s team of fundraising consultants manages all of the day-to-day details and even makes asks on your behalf, providing the boost you need to meet your campaign goals.
Is your Michigan-based nonprofit struggling with developing a high-level fundraising strategy that ensures you meet funder expectations and deliver promised outcomes? Convergent’s team of experts can provide your nonprofit’s leadership with the critical skills, tools, processes, and roadmap needed to achieve your fundraising goals.
Convergent supports your high-level fundraising strategy and moves you toward sustainable funding.
If you want to host a major fundraising campaign but aren’t sure what results you can expect, start with a campaign feasibility study. Our Michigan fundraising experts will evaluate your campaign readiness and outline how you can position your fundraising programs for success.
We partner with your team in Michigan to provide personalized fundraising advice and guide crucial organizational decisions.
Want to find the gaps in your fundraising strategy and uncover missed revenue opportunities? Convergent’s team will analyze your strategy, assess your readiness for a feasibility study, and ensure you focus on your most valuable fundraising opportunities.
We’ll provide a benchmark analysis and key recommendations to facilitate changes that help your organization achieve its fundraising goals.
Economic development organizations (EDOs) and chambers of commerce must navigate the complicated Michigan fundraising landscape and even compete with other local entities. Convergent has developed a Revenue Benchmarking Analysis tool that provides peer-to-peer economic analysis and strategic insights for EDOs in Michigan.
Uncover your community’s fundraising potential with Convergent’s expertise.
Born and Raised in Metro Atlanta, resident of Buford, GA.
Graduate of Leadership Georgia Class of 2019.
10 years of nonprofit leadership in Gwinnett County.
12 years in capital campaign management supporting projects securing more than $250M for clients across the country.
Supported more than 20 clients around the Peach state in campaign management.
Pam Reid, Senior Funding Strategist
Summary of Experience
Veteran of the United States Air Force.
20 years in management in the financial services industry.
More than 25 years nonprofit management and fundraising experience.
Expertise in cultivating donor relationships that yield high-impact funding at the seven- and eight-figure level.
Managed double-digit fundraising campaigns and provided strategic planning, board development, and retreat leadership for nonprofits in Atlanta and across the U.S.
Member of Rotary International.
Graduate of Leadership Fayette.
BA in Business Administration - SUNY Plattsburg.
Leader in advancing international church missions.
Three-times best-selling author.
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Testimonials
Andrew Keenan
“The fact that Convergent could make the ask was huge. Working with our director and joining solicitations made me a better fundraiser – that was the right formula for us. Moving forward I feel much more confident in making asks and telling our story, and that is going to make us more sustainable in the long run.”
Andrew Keenan, Executive Director Callanwolde Fine Arts Center | Atlanta, GA
Lisa Zaken
“In the span of six short months, our Board went from being nervous about the initial campaign investment to being ecstatic with the attainment of our goal, and our subsequent stretch goal! Convergent can do it like no other. Their system is rigorous and extremely effective. We have nothing but great things to say about this organization!”
Lisa Zaken, President & CEO Leadership Gwinnett | Duluth, GA
Dion Davis
“The strategy and support offered by Convergent helped our Board expand its vision for the Foundation, which in turn helped to refocus and redefine our organization's impact in our community. The methodology behind their capital campaign process not only helps to raise more money in the immediate, but it also builds best practices for long-term investor relations and lays groundwork for the success of future funding initiatives.”
Dion Davis, Former Executive Director Jekyll Island Foundation | Jekyll Island, GA
Robin Mauck
“Working with Convergent has been a pleasure all the way around. Their approach is customized to your organization and their expertise is unmatched in the field. The Convergent team immersed themselves in our process, culture, and goals to provide exceptional value during our campaign. They truly walk alongside you every step of the way!”
Robin Mauck, Executive Director Obria Medical Clinics Gwinnett | Lawrenceville, GA
Aimee Hall
“I loved working with Convergent. I never could have done what Convergent did. If you want to run a successful campaign, you need to bring in that expertise. Thanks to their help, our capital campaign really took us to the next level within our community.”
Aimee Hall, Executive Director Safe Homes Domestic Violence Center | Augusta, GA
Phillip Aldridge
“I wanted to thank everyone from the Convergent team who assisted in our campaign. Of the varying ways the campaign’s success may be measured, I count it a blessing that we achieved what we did. Not just the funds committed but the contacts made, the level of exposure reached, and ultimately, what the funds and exposure mean in terms of how many more we now serve as a result. My thanks is in recognition and appreciation for Convergent serving as our fundraising counsel and for the patience and professionalism demonstrated throughout the campaign. You were a godsend for Valley Healthcare!”
Phillip Aldridge, Board Chair Valley Healthcare System | Colombus, GA
Jeff Taylor
“Early in our campaign feasibility study it became apparent that we lacked the Asking Rights necessary to conduct a capital campaign. As a result, Convergent’s knowledgeable consultants prepared an extensive plan of action that is a road map for growing our awareness and philanthropy. A successful capital campaign will be possible in the near future. Their entrepreneurial approach will definitely get you where you want to go.”
Jeff Taylor, CEO MedCura Health, formerly Oakhurst Medical Center | Stone Mountain, GA
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