Major Gifts Coaching & Strategic

Consultations with Mary Petersen

Personalized Fundraising Support to Help You Raise More Major Gifts

Major gifts fundraising is rarely just about asking for money.

It’s about building relationships, creating a clear donor strategy, and having the confidence to move meaningful conversations forward.

Whether you need focused guidance for a specific challenge or ongoing strategic support throughout the year, these coaching and consultation options are designed to help you strengthen donor relationships, increase revenue, and close gifts faster to create sustainable fundraising momentum.

Coaching & Consultation Options

60-Minute Major Gift Consultation

A focused strategy session designed to help you solve a specific fundraising challenge or gain expert guidance on your next major move.

This one-time consultation is perfect for:

  • Preparing for a major donor meeting or ask

  • Reviewing your major donor strategy

  • Troubleshooting donor relationships that feel “stuck”

  • Creating a cultivation or stewardship plan for your top 10 prospects

  • Clarifying next steps with key prospects

  • Building confidence before important conversations

What’s Included:

  • One 60-minute private consultation via Zoom

  • Personalized fundraising strategy guidance

  • Actionable next steps and recommendations

  • Follow-up notes and resource suggestions

  • Opportunity to submit questions in advance

Investment: $297/session

Monthly Major Gifts Advisory

High-touch strategic advisory support for nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals who want consistent partnership, accountability, and expert guidance month after month. This offering is designed to help you stay focused on donor strategy, strengthen fundraising systems, and move major gift opportunities forward with confidence.

This monthly coaching cadence is perfect for:

  • One 60-minute private strategy session each month

  • Ongoing donor strategy and portfolio guidance

  • Personalized cultivation and solicitation planning

  • Review of donor communications and fundraising messaging

  • Priority email support between sessions

  • Strategic accountability and implementation support

  • Access to all HF! fundraising templates, frameworks, and resources

Ideal For:

  • Executive directors

  • Development directors

  • Major gift officers

  • Nonprofits preparing for growth or campaigns

  • Organizations seeking ongoing fundraising leadership support

Best For Organizations Looking To:

  • Increase major gift revenue

  • Strengthen donor relationships

  • Improve donor retention and stewardship

  • Build a more intentional fundraising strategy

  • Gain trusted fundraising counsel throughout the year

Investment: $3,564/year

90-Minute Quarterly Strategic Consultation

Ongoing strategic support for nonprofit leaders and fundraisers who want expert guidance throughout the year. This quarterly strategic session provides space for deeper planning, donor strategy development, and accountability across your fundraising efforts.

Includes:

  • One 90-minute strategy consultation each quarter

  • Customized donor and fundraising strategy review

  • Major gift planning and portfolio guidance

  • Campaign, stewardship, and solicitation support

  • Email support between quarterly sessions

  • Strategic action planning and accountability

Ideal For:

  • Executive directors

  • Development leaders

  • Growing nonprofits

  • Organizations preparing for campaigns or major asks

  • Fundraisers seeking long-term strategic support

Investment: $1,982/year

Frequently Asked Questions

Are sessions virtual?

Yes. All consultations are held virtually via Zoom. The recording will be shared with you.

Can I book additional sessions?

Absolutely. Many clients begin with a single consultation and continue with ongoing advisory support.

Do I need a large donor portfolio?

No. These sessions are valuable whether you’re building your major gifts strategy from the ground up or managing an established portfolio.

Ready to Strengthen Your Fundraising Strategy?

If you want clearer donor strategy, stronger fundraising conversations, and practical guidance you can

immediately apply, let’s connect.

60-Minute Personal Consultation

Focused guidance for your immediate fundraising needs.

Monthly Major Gifts Advisory

Ongoing strategic fundraising partnership and leadership support.

90-Minute Quarterly Strategic Consultation

Long-term strategic guidance for sustainable fundraising growth.

Ready to stop guessing and start closing?

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