Transform big ideas into big gifts
Match your fundraising efforts to the scale of your ambition. Craving a giving culture that powers your mission?
I won’t waste your time with tinkering.
Let’s create a culture of philanthropy. Together, we'll turn your vision into results.
“Marcy invests wholly in her clients, bringing to bear whatever vision they have with all of her skills.”
- Akram Khater, Director, Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies, North Carolina State University
Are you a mission-driven leader frustrated your organization isn't reaching its potential?
When you're buried in daily demands, it's hard to step back and see the full picture.
I'll listen deeply to understand your organization's full potential, spot complex patterns, and uncover new paths forward.
Then I'll show you how to sustain your momentum by securing funding that lasts.
My goal is to eliminate the need for my services!
“Marcy has amazing interpersonal skills that she seamlessly blends with a deep knowledge of development and the business side. She integrates these so smoothly and seamlessly. It’s like a symphony.”
-Jeff Braden, former Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, North Carolina State University
How to Work With Me
I offer several packages to serve a variety of needs:
Signature Packages
From Vision to Focus (6-9 months)
Is your big vision getting lost in the daily grind? Are your funding priorities falling flat with donors?
Transform your ambitious vision into clear, strategic priorities that donors embrace. It's designed to achieve greater impact through philanthropy—faster.
We'll shape your ambitious ideas into opportunities that inspire donors.
By clarifying goals, refining priorities, and aligning with your strategic plan, I provide clear direction for immediate action.
This collaborative work merges creative strategy with business insight, laying the foundation for sustainable growth.
The strategies we create aren't generic frameworks or simple gift menus. They're grounded in reality, leveraging your existing assets to drive results and elevate your impact.
Building Your Culture of Philanthropy (9-12 months)
Ready to fully embed philanthropy into your organization?
Building on insights from the Philanthropy Culture Snapshot, this service helps you:
Integrate philanthropy into core operations like budgeting and resource planning
Align your board, deepen donor relationships, and leverage data effectively
Create sustainable strategies that balance immediate needs with long-term goals
Building Your Culture of Philanthropy combines philanthropic strategy with business planning, empowering your team to deliver lasting results while integrating philanthropy into your organization's DNA.
Select Packages
Philanthropy Culture Snapshot: (6 weeks)
Is your fundraising stuck in short-term fixes? Ready to focus on sustainable growth?
This 6-week scan evaluates your philanthropic culture and identifies key opportunities for growth. I'll deliver a tailored report highlighting what's working, what's not, and where to focus next.
Your customized recommendations will guide you in:
Aligning your board and staff to strengthen collaboration and accountability
Using data and analytics to refine decisions and track progress
The Philanthropy Culture Snapshot provides insights to lay the groundwork for lasting change.
Strategic Leadership Coaching:
Daunted by big asks or board challenges? Need confidence and skills to lead transformation?
This coaching program helps you become a savvy, strategic fundraiser who inspires donors.
Through confidential, tailored support, we'll focus on:
Understanding donor motivations
Navigating board dynamics, fostering engagement, and addressing resistance
Aligning fundraising strategies with organizational goals
Strategic Leadership Coaching equips you to overcome barriers and implement bold strategies.
What Sets Me Apart
I cut through noise to identify core issues and accelerate results
I merge creativity with strategy to energize teams and build momentum
I craft strategies that align donor passions with your mission and vision
I blend development expertise, business acumen, and innovative thinking to deliver bold, strategic solutions
“Marcy's thoughtful guidance has been instrumental in fostering a strong culture of philanthropy within our community.”
- Hilary Lamb, Executive Director, Temple Beth Or, Raleigh NC
