UpRising Philanthropic Consulting

Pronouns: she/her

Identity: I identify as a white cis-gendered straight woman. I am aware of the privileges that I have and I use those to support and amplify other communities that do not have them. Therefore I am not considering myself part of an equity-deserving group.

Board Governance, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Facilitation, Fund Development/Fundraising, Organizational Culture, Strategic Planning

I founded UpRising in January 2025 to align my work with my values, driven by the belief that communities already have the solutions to the challenges they face—they simply need the funding and resources to bring them to life. I am a professional fundraiser with more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit and charity work both locally, nationally, and globally. https://www.uprisingconsulting.ca/ Fundraising Strategy & Planning We help nonprofits develop comprehensive fundraising strategies that align with their mission and values. Our approach ensures financial sustainability through: Revenue diversification strategies Donor engagement and stewardship plans Capital and major gift campaign planning Grant writing and institutional fundraising Digital and community-based fundraising initiatives Board & Leadership Development Build fundraising literacy and confidence Strengthen governance and ethical decision-making Foster a culture of philanthropy within organizations Develop board engagement strategies for fundraising success Equity-Centered Fund Development UpRising Philanthropic Consulting is committed to disrupting traditional fundraising norms that reinforce power imbalances. Anti-oppressive fundraising training Ethical storytelling and donor communications guidance DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) assessments and policy development Consultation on reparative and trust-based philanthropy models Workshops & Training ​We offer customized workshops for nonprofit teams, boards, and fundraisers to build skills and confidence in: Fundraising fundamentals and best practices Grant writing and proposal development Legacy giving Ethical storytelling and donor engagement Advocacy and activism in philanthropy Speaking & Thought Leadership Let's Work Together! ​If you’re ready to reimagine philanthropy, challenge harmful fundraising norms, and build a strategy that reflects your values, UpRising Philanthropic Consulting is here to help. Get in touch today to discuss how we can support your organization’s fundraising journey.

I work with clients on a sliding scale based on their organizational size and capacity. I am happy to discuss rates per contract or project with prospective clients based on their budget. I also work with clients to help source funding to support my contract work. As a fundraiser, I am bound by the sector ethics and standards and therefore I do not work on a commission basis.

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