Your do-it-all fundraising team.
On demand.

“A full-blown fundraising department would be nice.”

But you know what’s even better?

No-holds-barred access to a C-suite-level development team who'll quarterback your fundraising from start to finish—so you can get back to doing what you love.

150+ successful projects with these organizations:

Hi, I’m Jessie!

Dedicated partner for all things fundraising and founder of Ziv Philanthropy. I’m not (just) a fundraising consultant, but a doer with over 15 years of development experience helping organizations raise close to $1 Billion collectively.

Imagine having a fundraising veteran seamlessly integrate into your team, using your email, holding your business card, and embodying your mission. At Ziv Philanthropy, we do just that, offering the credibility and results of a full-time development staff, without the full-time expense.

Whether it’s creating a grandparents or alumni society that triples your school’s annual fundraising, turning your low-budget annual gala into a record-breaking revenue generator, or securing a multi-million dollar, game-changing grant, we’re here to help you hit the ground running, so you can raise as much as possible, as quickly as possible. Because your mission deserves to shine.

As a nonprofit leader, you wrestle with one hard truth: your mission's success hinges on funding.

Your team may be stretched thin, passionately pushing your cause while scrambling for financial support by going after low-hanging fruit.

You might feel like you've hit a wall with funding sources, yet you can't shake the belief that untapped opportunities are just out of reach.

Enter Ziv Philanthropy.

Unlike consultants who give advice from the sidelines, we embed ourselves in your team, leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of building and implementing sustainable fundraising strategies that deliver results—year after year.

What’s it like working with Jessie?

Our core capabilities superpowers

Whatever your challenges, we take full weight of fundraising off your shoulders—offering partnership, peace of mind, and most importantly, sustainable results.

Here are our core areas of expertise:

  • We navigate the entire grant process for you, from scouting out the best funding opportunities to crafting compelling proposals and handling all the reporting and compliance once you've won. Our goal is to ensure your grant efforts are perfectly aligned with both your mission and your funders' expectations, securing the resources you need to thrive.

  • We mastermind and execute standout fundraising events tailored to your organization's needs. Whether it's a glamorous gala, a charity auction, or an intimate donor reception, we focus on maximizing participant engagement and boosting contributions, making every event a memorable success.

  • We craft and run impactful online crowdfunding campaigns that pull in small donations from a wide audience. Our approach includes strategic planning, engaging content creation, savvy social media marketing, and active donor engagement to hit your campaign goals and beyond. Most importantly, after you hit your goal, we take your data and ensure those donors are integrated in everything you do.

  • Embarking on a major fundraising project? We conduct thorough feasibility studies to gauge your organization's readiness and the potential for success. This critical step assesses donor support, campaign viability, and your capacity to manage a significant fundraising endeavor, ensuring you're set for success.

  • Ever wonder what participants really want? Are your programs reflecting the exact needs of participants?

    Qualitative research studies use tactics like confidential 1:1 interviews to learn what makes your people smile, cringe, and all that’s in between.

    This feedback is invaluable and pushes organizations to thoughtfully improve and transition to the next stage of growth.

  • We innovate fresh pathways for revenue beyond traditional fundraising. Our creative strategies include:

    • Giving circles: fostering communities of donors who pool resources to support causes they care deeply about.

    • Young professionals groups: engaging the next generation of donors through networking and leadership opportunities.

    • Monthly giving programs: establishing programs for regular monthly donations to ensure a consistent revenue flow.

    • Grandparent societies: connecting grandparents with missions that resonate, focusing on educational impact.

    • Alumni societies: mobilizing graduates to support their alma mater or similar institutions collectively.

    • Corporate sponsorship: building partnerships with businesses for mutual benefit through public recognition and beyond.

    • Parlor meetings: hosting intimate gatherings to connect potential donors with your cause.