How the largest outdoor school in the U.S.A. Grew Private Donations by $500K in One Year

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The nation’s largest outdoor school transforms its funding model to ensure environmental education thrives for future generations. The Challenge After 20 successful years of connecting youth with nature, NorthBay faced a critical turning point. Despite their position as the country’s largest outdoor school, they relied heavily on government funding that was steadily declining. With only…

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Historic Youth Organization Doubles Year-End Donations Through Strategic Storytelling

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A century-old Maryland youth services organization transformed donor engagement by bringing their powerful mission to life. The Challenge Despite transforming thousands of young lives over its 100-year history, this organization struggled to communicate their impact. They faced: Steadily declining donations Powerful success stories going untold Internal staff conflicts Donors unclear about their investment impact The…

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From Zero to Six Figures: A 12-Week Fundraising Success Story

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When our client first approached us, they faced an urgent challenge: raise multiple six figures for an international project with zero fundraising experience and only 12 weeks to do it. The Challenge Time wasn’t on their side. With no existing donor base and a firm window of opportunity with a clear end date, they needed…

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How a Struggling Nonprofit Achieved 58% Fundraising Growth

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A strategic intervention transformed declining donations into sustainable growth The Challenge When Tucker and Mike first reached out, their nonprofit, International Samaritan, was facing a critical moment. Despite doubling fundraising revenue during the pandemic, they watched donations decline sharply in 2022, with 2023 projecting even more concerning trends. Their key challenges included: Donor retention rate…

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