I help nonprofits integrate their communications and fundraising efforts, from strategy and messaging to tools and audiences.   

With 30+ years as a senior staff member and consultant in the nonprofit sector, I offer seasoned expertise, skills and values to create tailored communications and fundraising opportunities for nonprofits. My consulting work includes:

• Strategy evaluation, development and execution
• Donor engagement and audience growth
• Content management and distribution
• Counsel and collaboration
• Project management
• Donor communications copywriting

"What distinguishes David is his combination of fundraising, philanthropy and communications expertise and real-world experience. He gets it. David’s strategies and writing contributed to the success of LOVEfundraising’s ability to serve clients, and he did it all with an insightful and positive approach, balancing the many factors at play as a consultant. Collaborating with David for six years has been a wise, rewarding choice for me and my clients."
-David Love, CFRE, Principal, LOVEfundraising

Improve Donor Experience: Untangle complications between communications and fundraising efforts that prevent donor retention and support

Contribute Strategic Guidance: Create solutions with client through peer-level counsel

Optimize Existing Capacity: Audit and re-tool communications strategies, assets and content management to grow giving and engagement

Bridge Internal Gaps: Integrate separate strategies, messaging, practices and tools to meet mission and financial goals

411 Seniors Centre | Burnaby Hospital & Community Foundation | Lionsview Seniors Planning Society | Sunshine Coast Hospice

Registered Nurses Foundation of BC   | The Bloom Group/May’s Place Hospice | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre

Fiscal and Structural Shifts: Adapting to budget pressures, internal restructuring or staff transitions

Major Growth Initiatives and Milestones: Launching and sustaining multi-year campaigns or organizational expansions

Stagnant Performance: Rejuvenating cases for support, digital communications or legacy giving programs

Digital Transformation: Adopting a new website or online platforms

Let's work together.

david(at)davidplanders.com