Convergent Fundraising Consulting for Executive Directors
Convergent Fundraising Consulting for Executive Directors
As a nonprofit executive director, you’re charged with translating your organization’s mission into measurable results. Fundraising is a large part of what you do—and it comes with many moving parts. However, strengthening funding streams and achieving sustainable, long-term revenue shouldn’t mean neglecting other important aspects of your work.
Convergent’s fundraising consultants alleviate the burden on executive directors by delivering data-backed strategies and guidance, board activation and training, feasibility studies, and campaigns with hands-on solicitation support. Whatever the fundraising hurdle you’re trying to get over, Convergent’s team can assist – from developing an annual fundraising strategy to serving as an interim leader for your development operations. Together, we can reach your fundraising goals with confidence.
Our Results Speak for Themselves
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Solicit: Pledge Ratio
We secure pledges at 70 cents per dollar solicited, maximizing fundraising success.
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Average Goal Raised
We go above and beyond for our clients' campaign goals!
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Of Our Team Has 5-7 Figure Ask Experience
Our team has vast experience making critical funding asks.
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Of Campaigns Funded Under 12 Months
Our major fundraising and capital campaigns are completed in less than 12 months
Strategic Fundraising Services for Executive Directors
Hands-On Support
What sets Convergent apart from other fundraising consulting firms is that we make sure you don’t have to navigate high-stakes fundraising priorities alone. We can help you develop the right set of objectives and milestones based on your nonprofit’s data and donor history to elevate your fundraising results. Fundraising is critical - but it’s just one priority on your job description. We can help lift the pressure off your team’s shoulders and maximize every major gift opportunity.
Expanded Staff Capacity and Campaign Execution
Whether you need a major gifts strategy or are planning for a major capital campaign, most nonprofit leaders are already carrying a full workload. Meeting your fundraising needs without risking staff burnout and operational strain can be accomplished. Convergent can work as an extension of your leadership and fundraising teams, handling the heavy lifting of strategy development, staff leadership, or campaign management. We keep momentum going with our decades of expertise, while allowing you and your team to stay focused on other important responsibilities.
Funder-Focused Case Development
High-net-worth funders need more than emotional pleas. They want to invest in measurable community outcomes your nonprofit is creating. Convergent’s fundraising consultants can translate your complex mission needs into a sharp, ROI-driven case for support that articulates clear investment value. A strategic narrative from Convergent provides your leadership team with the persuasive language needed to secure sustainable commitments.
Risk Mitigation Through Data-Backed Feasibility
A failed major campaign poses financial risk to your nonprofit and reputational risk to executive directors such as yourself. Our rigorous feasibility process evaluates your nonprofit's readiness for a major campaign, engages funders early, and tests your case for support. With this data, we’ll help you make adjustments to your campaign strategy before you announce your target publicly. We’ll establish a clear, data-driven roadmap to ensure a successful fundraising campaign.
Diversified Pipelines and Sustainable Revenue Growth
Relying on the same small pool of legacy funders could be limiting your growth potential and exposes your nonprofit to sudden revenue drops. Convergent expands your reach by analyzing community wealth data to identify untapped high-net-worth prospects. We build structured cultivation pipelines that bring new major funders into your orbit, leaving your organization with a broader, more resilient supporter base long after your campaign concludes.
Greater Board Engagement and Fundraising Buy-In
Many nonprofit boards are happy to govern, but hesitant to participate in fundraising processes. This is one of the primary obstacles to campaign momentum. We transform reluctant board members into empowered campaign advocates through targeted board activation and clear role definition. Convergent gives your board members the tools, training, and confidence needed to open doors, introduce key wealth networks, and actively champion your mission.
Convergent can help executive directors of all types of nonprofits overcome their fundraising challenges - and time constraints - to secure long-term, sustainable funding for their missions. Schedule your consultation today!
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Aimee Hall, Executive Director
“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
Andrew Keenan, Executive Director
“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
Dion Davis Executive Director
“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
Dorward Executive Director
“We looked at four different companies to help us meet our goals. We were most comfortable with Convergent’s ROI approach, and their ability to handle all elements of the campaign from start to finish. Having a Convergent consultant on-site made a significant difference, as he truly became part of our team and kept us focused on our goals.”
– John Dorward, Former Executive Director
LeeAnne Parton Executive Director
“Throughout the campaign, my team and I still had our regular, full-time jobs, and we were busy before the campaign began. It was invaluable to have someone there focusing on the campaign. Without a doubt, I would do it again. If you’re considering a capital campaign, definitely give Convergent a shot. We’ve had really great results.”
LeeAnne Parton, Executive Director Big Bend Community College Foundation | Moses Lake, WA
Rev. Nancy Yancey Executive Director
“I love the ROI work Convergent did for us. Truly genius! We made the right decision choosing Convergent to manage our campaign!”
Rev. Nancy Yancey, Former Executive Director Rainbow Village | Duluth, GA
Robin Mauck Executive Director
“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
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