The Best Nonprofit Strategy Experts for Fundraising Growth
The landscape of nonprofit fundraising is constantly evolving, requiring organizations to not only adapt but to proactively seek expert guidance to unlock their full revenue potential. As corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs—like matching gifts, volunteer grants, and payroll giving—become increasingly vital, so does the need for specialists who can integrate these opportunities into a cohesive fundraising strategy.
At Matching Gifts, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of this movement. Our team of experts combines deep knowledge of the nonprofit sector with a specialized understanding of workplace giving solutions and cutting-edge fundraising software.
Here, we feature five of our top strategy experts who are dedicated to helping nonprofits nationwide achieve sustainable fundraising growth.
The Experts on Fundraising Strategy and Corporate Giving
These professionals specialize in leveraging technology and strategic partnerships to maximize corporate giving revenue, ensuring nonprofits can meet their goals, whether they involve launching a capital campaign or running a high-impact challenge match.
Adam Weinger: The Visionary Leader
As the President of Double the Donation, Adam Weinger leads a team that serves more than 6,000 organizations by providing the industry’s leading nonprofit workplace and corporate giving solutions.
With over 13 years in the mission-driven software sector, Adam is a passionate advocate for helping nonprofits significantly increase their revenue from programs like matching gifts and workplace volunteer programs, including volunteer grants and volunteer time off.
He champions the use of innovative fundraising tools to help organizations of all sizes tap into the full spectrum of corporate giving opportunities. Adam’s thought leadership is a cornerstone of the annual Matching Gift and Workplace Fundraising & Volunteering Summits, which are designed to educate and inspire the nonprofit community.
Julia Beltran: The Partnership Strategist
Julia Beltran serves as the Partnerships Manager, focusing on building and nurturing strategic relationships with key nonprofit software partners. Her deep-seated expertise spans the nuances of the nonprofit sector and current corporate giving trends, allowing her to forge alliances that streamline and expand fundraising efforts.
Julia specializes in ensuring seamless integrations between Double the Donation’s solutions and existing nonprofit fundraising and volunteer management solutions.
By fostering these critical connections, she helps organizations more efficiently grow revenue from workplace giving, including matching gifts and volunteer grants, transforming corporate giving into a strategic fundraising tool. Her work extends to advising nonprofits on optimizing their strategies by analyzing the evolving landscape of employee engagement and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Sydney Faye Williams: The Revenue Maximizer
As the Sales Manager, Sydney Faye Williams guides the sales team in helping nonprofits fully unlock the potential of workplace giving programs, including matching gifts, volunteer grants, and payroll giving.
With a solid background in both fundraising software and nonprofit development, Sydney Faye is committed to helping organizations increase their workplace giving revenue and achieve a maximized return on investment (ROI).
She provides customized solutions for nonprofits of all missions and sizes, focusing on tailored strategies to boost corporate program participation and strengthen corporate sponsorships.
Her expertise is crucial in identifying key expansion opportunities and ensuring that nonprofits can easily implement, track, and measure the long-term success of their corporate giving efforts.
Erin Lavender: The Product Innovator
Erin Lavender is the Product Manager, leading the development and optimization of fundraising technology designed to help nonprofits grow revenue from corporate giving, specifically matching gifts, volunteer grants, and payroll donations.
With a background in product management and a genuine passion for nonprofit success, Erin concentrates on refining the technical side of these solutions, ensuring that organizations have the most efficient fundraising tools available.
Their expertise bridges the gap between complex platform integrations and the practical needs of nonprofits, resulting in user-friendly solutions.
Erin’s goal is to simplify these often-complex systems, making it easy for nonprofits to leverage robust employer data to engage donors and employees effectively and maximize their corporate giving potential.
Kyra Engle: The Client Success Driver
In her role as Client Success Manager, Kyra Engle works closely with nonprofit organizations to ensure a successful implementation and adoption of our fundraising platform for maximizing revenue from matching gifts, volunteer grants, and payroll donations.
Drawing on a strong foundation in client relations and nonprofit development, Kyra is dedicated to helping her clients and schools maximize the impact of their corporate giving efforts.
She provides personalized, hands-on guidance, tailoring strategies to align with each nonprofit’s unique goals and existing fundraising technology stack.
Her focus on seamless program integration and ongoing support is key to driving greater financial success and increased community impact for every organization she serves.
Why Expert Strategy is Essential for Modern Fundraising
In today’s competitive philanthropic environment, a generic approach is not enough. You need experts who understand how specialized fundraising software interacts with real-world donor behavior.
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Focus on Corporate Giving: The shift toward utilizing employee benefits like matching gifts and volunteer grants has made corporate giving a top growth area. Our experts specialize in turning this potential into predictable revenue.
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Leveraging Technology: The most successful organizations use fundraising tools to automate processes. This includes utilizing available employer data to identify match-eligible donors and ensuring all systems, from CRMs to donation forms, are integrated seamlessly.
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Beyond the Basics: While capital campaigns and challenge grants remain critical, modern fundraising strategy requires expertise in optimizing every channel, especially the often-overlooked source of workplace giving.
By partnering with strategy experts who understand the intersection of technology, corporate philanthropy, and donor relations, your nonprofit can build a stronger, more sustainable fundraising engine.
Ready to connect with a fundraising expert and build a winning strategy for corporate giving? We can help you find the right solution to grow your matching gift revenue.
