GROWING SUSTAINABLE NONPROFITS

Strategy and relationships can take you far in the world of nonprofit fundraising!

Development Consulting

At Sequoia Advisors, we exist to help nonprofits grow. One of the most crucial aspects of any nonprofit is the ability to raise needed funding and capital. This transpires through daily management and care to water the needed soil of the nonprofit, as well as, going deep into the root system as to what can maintain the growth of this nonprofit. We help this growth in your organization through nearly 50 years of experience.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Campaign Counsel 
  • Major Donor Work 
  • Executive Campaign Committee Training 
  • Development Audit and Planning Development Events (Mega Donor, Banquet, Golf) 
  • Donor Data Analytics
  • Marketing and Case Development
  • Monthly Sustainer Program Development

About Sequoia

Eric and Jamie are a dynamic duo with over 50 years of combined experience raising funds for nonprofits from local budgets to 8-figure asks. They have also had many fun adventures along the way! Their experience is extensive, giving insight into donor development, board management, capital campaigns, and more.

“We take a comprehensive approach to fundraising, focusing not just on the task at hand, but building in strategy to provide sustainable, and authentic, pipeline for an organization.”

-Jamie Hanson, Partner

"Jamie and Sequoia stepped into our organization and provided the perfect guidance we needed - right then! Jamies ability to quickly understand our challenges and opportunities...AND provide guidance and solutions added immediate value to us and accelerated our goal achievement. "

– Hunter Hall, Chief Strategy OfficerHaggai International 

"Sequoia Advisors helped us define our most strategic activities to create a plan that maximized our fundraising potential. They walked alongside us, helped us troubleshoot, and we exceeded our development goals."

-Chris Herb –  Couples, a Marriage Ministry, Executive Director

"Our non-profit was facing a crucial opportunity to expand our impact in meaningful ways when the Sequoia Advisors came alongside us to take the next steps successfully. Their ability to equip others, clarify vision, and help us go above and beyond our goals was just what we needed to excel!"

Scott B.

"Stepping into the CDO role, I knew I needed additional advice and counsel. As an internal hire I have not had broad experiences of development outside of InterVarsity. I knew I wanted to learn from others who have more experience and different contexts. Eric and Jamie (or Sequoia Advisors – your choice) have delivered helping me to navigate and lead effectively, taking their experience and applying it to my context with thoughtfulness and clarity."

Shannon Marion – EVP, Chief Development Officer, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship 

"Eric and Jamie, and their expertise, really helped our work in planning and preparing for our major gift campaign. They provided a road map, coaching on how to build the right team for the campaign and encouragement to stay the course throughout the process."

Rob C., Young Life

Work With Sequoia

Email

escofield@sequoiaadvisors.co
jhanson@sequoiaadvisors.co

Phone

541-250-9040

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