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Junior Associate

Jeanne began her career in consumer marketing, and as many in the for-profit arena was compelled to act on her interest in social change. Building on her academic career in Marketing Management-Communications at the British Columbia Institute of Technology Jeanne segued and pursued a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Leadership (Nonprofit Studies) followed by a Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Change from Pepperdine University. Over the last 10+ years, Jeanne has leveraged her for-profit experience and academic prowess to support a broad range of grassroots nonprofit organizations serving in staff capacities and as Board leadership.  

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Jeanne’s core expertise is in Donor and Constituent Engagement. She also has wide experience in Annual Giving and Direct Marketing; Fundraising Campaigns and Strategic Planning.

Sector Experience: Education, Arts & Culture, Community Based Membership and Advocacy.

Jeanne’s Fundraising Must-Have: A powerful case for support tied to a clear and concise organizational mission statement.

Contact Jeanne at: [email protected]

Senior Associate

With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Linda J. Boedeker has extensive experience working with organizations in transition as an Interim CEO. Linda brings significant expertise in operations, strategic planning, program management, budgeting and fundraising for a wide variety of nonprofit agencies. As an experienced trainer in nonprofit fundraising, board management and governance, nonprofit financial management and strategic planning, she is dedicated to working with agencies of all types, sizes, and budgets. Linda also serves as a Certified Senior Trainer for The Grantsmanship Center.

Linda earned a degree in mathematics from the University of Texas, holds a Secondary Teacher Certification in mathematics and German, a basic certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and has taken Spanish Intensive Coursework at the Academia Columbus Mexico. She has also completed the Principals and Techniques of Fundraising at the Fund Raising School, The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Interim Program Management.

Sector Experience: Human Services, Community Based Membership and Advocacy, and Arts and Culture.

Linda’s fundraising must have: All development plans must be practical, used on a regular basis, and involve staff, board, volunteers, and supporters.

Contact Linda at: [email protected]

Senior Associate

Lauren Bergquist has nearly 20 years of experience as a results-driven nonprofit professional specializing in comprehensive development and fundraising for healthcare and the arts sectors. She has worked for large and small organizations and is skilled at building teams of high performing frontline fundraisers, establishing processes, infrastructure and metrics to drive productivity and deliver results, and creating a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture committed to a common goal. Over the course of her career, Lauren has been responsible for meeting multi-million dollar fundraising goals, providing strategic direction to nonprofit management teams, and partnering with diverse stakeholders to build proactive and structured programs to support organizations in hospital and university healthcare foundations, as well as theatre and creative arts groups. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University and a Master of Arts degree from the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Lauren’s core expertise is in Strategic and Campaign Development. She likewise has extensive experience in Annual Giving and Direct Marketing; Development Program Review and Expansion Strategies; Donor and Constituent Engagement; Fundraising Campaigns and Strategic Planning; International Fundraising; Major and Principal Gifts; Planned and Legacy Gifts; and Project Management.

Sector Experience: Healthcare, Arts & Culture

Lauren’s fundraising must have: A compelling and worthy mission, visionary and engaged leadership, empowered staff, donor-centric communications, and a strategic plan with clear deliverables and milestones, that requires and inspires collaboration and accountability. This is more than one “must have” but no one part or function of an organization can be successful without the other. Fundraising is a team sport!

Contact Lauren at: [email protected]

Associate

Jeff Bateman has over 15 years of experience in prospect research and management, and fundraising. He is a research specialist and has successfully increased prospect identification and management through wealth screening, data analytics, and metrics during his previous roles at LDS Philanthropies, University of Rochester, and University of Maine. He is currently CEO of a growing pediatric dental group. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Nebraska, a Master of Business Administration degree from Utah State University, and a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Jeff’s core expertise is in Advancement Services. He likewise has a wealth of experience in Prospect Research, Prospect Management, and Portfolio Management.

Sector Experience: Higher Education, Healthcare

Jeff’s fundraising must have: A desire to make a difference in someone’s life

Contact Jeff at: [email protected]