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If you feel your department could use a tune-up or needs some specific help, please contact me and let’s talk about it. I absolutely love teaching, consulting, and building fundraising strategy.
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Here are some of the things that I can help you with as a consultant:
  • Conducting bench-marking studies and development audits
  • Facilitating the strategic planning process and drafting tactical plans
  • Analysis of you institution’s culture of philanthropy
  • Copywriting assistance for direct mail, planned giving materials, and major gift proposals
  • Development of annual giving, social media, and day of giving plans
  • Training for new development staff
  • Policy creation and procedural documentation

My previous clients include Samford University and the University of Alabama. I have been a regularly faculty member for Academic Impression's conferences and webinars, helping hundreds of fundraising professionals and institutions. I am a published author on the topic of script-writing for fundraising. You can view my complete bio by visiting my Linked Profile here. 

I can look at one aspect of your program (phonathon, major gifts, etc.) or at your entire shop. I could do the analysis via distance (looking at reports and interviewing your staff via phone or video chat) or I could come to you in person. I do have a full-time position though and need to schedule early and work everything together seamlessly.

I’m excited about helping more institutions reach their fundraising potential.

Contact me here and let’s chat.

Jessica Cloud, CFRE
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What Folks Are Saying

 Jessica has been a wonderful colleague and mentor over the years.  In the beginning of my annual giving career, I found her expertise, experience and willingness to help, invaluable.  Her advice and custom phonathon spreadsheets had a direct impact on our phonathon’s success and my ultimate promotion.  As I progress in my career, I continue to value her insight and professionalism." 

​- Ross Imbler, Director of Annual Giving, Lewis and Clark Law School
 Ross Imbler

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