Capital Campaign and Major Gift Fundraising for Nonprofits
Successfully Fundraise.
Secure Bigger Gifts.
Build a Resilient Organization.
This can make the job of an ED, DOD and even the BOD stressful and full of overwhelm. Without a comfortable way to ask for money, the relationships that can bear fruit over time will likely be neglected and left unnurtured.
Many nonprofits lack an effective fundraising
plan and structure
We help you meet your financial
goals without the stress
Capital Campaigns
Raise significant funds beyond your regular budget with step-by-step guidance tailored to your goals. With expertise in advising, facilitation, and coaching, I’m comfortable “meeting you where you are” to get the results you need.
Major Gifts
Develop strong donor relationships for significant gifts in a one-on-one setting, in-person or virtual. I teach the gold standard in major gifts success—identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects through a relationship cycle that results in a higher success rate of getting major gifts.
FYI- These bring among the highest ROI in fundraising today!
Results I’ve helped my clients achieve
Capital Campaign for Parenting Education Nonprofit
A small Maryland-based nonprofit delivering parent education and skills training changed their entire business model to meet the needs and culture of their clients and community more effectively. Derry helped the board and ED plan and implement a $1 Million capacity campaign.
The Result:
The organization has raised 65% to date and are expressing high confidence in exceeding their campaign goal.
Producing Results During Challenging Times
We developed a campaign plan ($1.5M Goal) and board member toolkit that aligned with the client’s strategic plan and difficult circumstances during the Covid pandemic.
The Result:
Helped secure a $500,000 pledge from board chair before campaign was postponed to the following fiscal year.
A Total Reset
An education nonprofit serving at-risk children came to us with deep financial and personnel challenges. We developed a dynamic fundraising plan that included a big focus on major gifts fundraising and in-depth training for staff.
The Result:
Revenue grew 9% in the first year following the project launch.
18 Years Experience in Nonprofit Fundraising
Why work with Deringer Consulting?
Derry Deringer
Your organization is doing great work, and I believe you deserve the financial support to continue your mission.
To make that possible, I help you carry out intentional conversations with donors. I help you understand the principles and mechanics of fundraising, so you find a higher success rate of getting larger gifts. I help you find relief from uncertainty, fear and risk.
I understand that you may feel hesitant to invest in a consultant, especially if you’ve seen poor results in the past, or you feel like this will require a lot of you. As a veteran guide to nonprofits, I provide the structure and tools to make this process as enjoyable and productive as possible.
To avoid simply developing plans that sit on the shelf, I work alongside clients so they “learn how to fish”. This happens through a combination of consulting, coaching, and facilitation.
My goal is for you to feel relieved that you’re meeting fundraising goals and confident in your ability to sustain your organization.
Hear from our clients:
“The idea of replacing funding from the Freddie Mac Foundation was overwhelming. However, Derry formulated a strategic fundraising plan that gave us the tactics and strategies we needed. He proved support along the way, always helping feel confident with every step we made.”
- Lisa Carter, Director or Development, Child and Family Network Centers
“We had lots of ideas on where we should go, however Derry was able to lead us towards a focused plan of attack. Derry’s ability to lead a group towards consensus, leveraging its resources, and providing tactical wisdom is unmatched. We continue to use the results of our now almost two-year-old strategic plan (4-year plan) as a road map to reach our goals.”
- Melinda Patrician, Executive Director, AGC Education & Research Foundation
“Two challenges for us were diversifying revenue and filling a funding gap. We hired Derry Deringer to coach us on how to win more individual major gifts. He helped us create practical strategies and tools for successful solicitation, and his case for support model has been extremely helpful for the board members and me. As an organization that works with a lot of nonprofit vendors, we greatly appreciated Derry’s scheduling flexibility and responsiveness as well.”
- Alorie Clark, Executive Director, DC Collaborative
“Derry not only created, but also guided the organization through, development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy that culminated in a considerable philanthropic donation for one of its programs. I expect to partner with Derry in the future because he is an invaluable resource, but more importantly, someone who believes in imparting his knowledge so as to empower individuals and organizations to reach their potential. That is the true mark of a leader and professional.”
- Marguerite Bachand, Chief Operations Officer, Roots of Peace
