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Wendy has been called a “fun and fierce” consultant because she knows that fundraising is a serious business and she also recognizes that people want to be comfortable and enjoy the process. She believes that fund development comes with laughter and sometimes a tear or two, but always a lot of behind-the-scenes intense work.
High expectations set for her and for others have helped nonprofits attract significant amounts of donations, even doubling their fundraising results in a handful of years.
Her “team” philosophy engages everyone in the fund development process, from the person who answers the phone, to the Executive Director and Board Chair, and, of course, to the donor - can't forget about them!! Everyone is of equal importance in the sometimes fragile, but always emotional world of fundraising.
Working with your staff or Board, she will encourage even the most hesitant to find their place in securing enough money to provide quality programming and services that make our communities healthy and happy.
Her entrepreneurial spirit comes in handy in the third sector, and she has co-authored countless books for the do-it-yourself market, and is co-owner of U.S. patent #6,168,438. Her unique style was developed after many years in Resource Development at Saint Louis University, and she is proud to have served the nonprofit community as a consultant at WD Inc for 15 years.
Russ has an amazing track record in raising funds through spearheading multi-million dollar capital, comprehensive and annual campaigns. Having managed teams of development officers at Saint Louis University and Webster University, Russ knows how to mobilize entire units, set strategies, and provide the ongoing inspiration for people to reach their goals.
Plus, as an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, Russ has a calm bedside manner that automatically puts people at ease– a skill that comes in handy in the anxiety-ridden world of fundraising.
Recently retired as Vice President of Institutional Advancement of Webster University, Russ is working with WD Inc to ensure that nonprofit organizations of all sizes can put into practice healthy habits that will take them to the next level.
Cynthia is an organizational development expert and brings 22 years of experience in assessing, designing and delivering organizational and operational strategies and the plans and processes required to realize them. Much of Cynthia's work is with Corporations, including IBM and Anheuser-Busch, the experience of which is of tremendous value to nonprofit organizations who benefit from her global perspectives.
Cynthia's personal passion is for defining needs and developing the skills and capabilities of managers and teams to meet them – very important for fundraising!
She joined Washington University to complete strategy, planning and silent phases of its enormous Capital Campaign. Prior to that role, Cynthia had responsibility for Corporate and Foundation Fundraising at both Washington University and then Saint Louis University.
Beyond higher education, Cynthia has worked with a wealth of not-for-profit entities. For instance at the United Way of Greater St. Louis, she worked with Senior Staff to develop a strategic plan for a proactive grant seeking program that fits outside the traditional Annual Campaign model.
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