Nonprofit Organizations
The pie is real.
Are you getting your slice?
Let's be honest: When you reach out to your donors and corporate sponsors, you're focused on your mission, your impact, and your story. You're thinking about the budget they have - or the charitable contributions they've made before.
But your donors? Their attention is being pulled in every direction. After all, there are over 1.97 million registered nonprofits in the U.S.
Now picture your donor or corporate sponsor with one philanthropic budget -while their alma mater calls, the PTA emails with an urgent request to fund the new library, the local community center follows up on its capital campaign to renovate the community pool, the Business Club sends an invitation to a fundraising gala, the college fund reminds them to contribute to this year's scholarship drive, the Garden Club posts on Facebook about the need for a new fence, and a health organization makes a heartfelt ask to fund research for a disease that's hit close to home.
These are all meaningful causes, just as yours.
However, even if the budget is there, there's always a limit, and the largest slice of the pie goes to the one that creates the strongest emotional connection. The one that earns their trust. The one that stands out and stays with them.
So, why you?
That's where nonprofit brand strategy and positioning come in.
Not to look shiny but to be seen.
To be understood. To be trusted.
To secure the biggest part of the pie. Every year.
There are over 1.9 million registered nonprofits in the U.S., and your donors are being pulled in every direction.
I help you clearly define your brand voice, sharpen your messaging, and craft a narrative that emotionally connects with your audience. This is how you earn trust, stay top of mind, and secure a bigger slice of the philanthropic pie. It’s not about being louder – it’s about being more intentional, consistent, and clear.
1. Brand Strategy & Positioning
2. Fundraising Strategy & Campaign Execution
I start with a comprehensive audit of your current fundraising landscape, then build a multi-layered strategy tailored to your organization’s goals and capacity.
This includes a blend of individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grant opportunities, capital campaigns, seasonal pushes like Giving Tuesday, and evergreen initiatives designed to generate consistent donor engagement and financial flow throughout the year.
3. Events: Galas & Digital Fundraising Experiences
From glamorous galas to creative online fundraisers, events are more than just a one-night moment - they’re powerful storytelling platforms.
I help you design and execute events that reinforce your brand, emotionally engage supporters, and drive measurable fundraising outcomes. Whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid, your event will feel aligned, intentional, and unforgettable.
4. Donor Relations & Sponsorship Programs
Fundraising is a relationship business.
I help you build thoughtful donor engagement strategies that start before the first ask and continue long after the gift. From improving your donor database and designing stewardship programs to creating long-term strategic sponsorship opportunities, I make sure your supporters feel seen, appreciated, and excited to stay involved.
Organizations I’ve helped.
“Dagmar has a profound background in strategic growth marketing, and so we asked her to chair the public phase of our capital campaign of $880,000. She quickly originated a multi-channel approach, including various campaigns and creative outreach methods. It is due to her organization, knowledge, encouragement, and persistence that we quickly achieved TIER 1 of $280K. In my work with her, not only is she easy to communicate with, but I found Dagmar to be focused, driven, and highly knowledgeable with an eye for detail while simultaneously warm, friendly, and sincerely kind. I cannot thank her enough for her time or talent.”
— Corinne Amrom, Executive District Director RVR YMCA, PA
Case Studies
Explore how nonprofits can harness the power of digital tools to create sustainable, year-round revenue streams while maintaining the magic of traditional fundraising events.
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North Shore Holiday House, Long Island, NY
Challenge:
Curating the organization’s annual newsletter while addressing broader needs for long-term marketing and communications improvements.Strategy:
Established a cohesive visual identity and brand standards across all channels.
Updated the website and developed promotional materials, including newsletters, flyers, and playbills.
Built a media strategy that engaged regional magazines and newspapers.
Implemented a social media calendar, boosting Instagram engagement by 467% and increasing Facebook and LinkedIn presence.
Created donation campaigns that exceeded the $500K annual fundraising goal repeatedly.
Results:
✔️ Enhanced brand recognition with a consistent visual identity.
✔️ A growing social media presence and a network of publishers generating multiple features.
✔️ Donation campaigns consistently surpassed goals, ensuring sustained growth. Let’s Build Your Nonprofit’s Next Success Story.
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Situation:
Challenge:
An urgent need to raise $880K for a capital campaign to restore pool facilities.Developed a multi-channel strategy combining offline and online efforts.
Crafted new content and spearheaded email marketing, newsletter mailings, and branded promotional materials.
Designed an impactful Facebook campaign and launched a public relations initiative featuring stakeholder stories in local newspapers.
Mentored three directors in strategic social media planning.
Results:
✔️ Secured $280K (30% of the goal) within just three months.
✔️ Integrated tools like Slack, Google Workspace, and Canva to streamline efforts.
✔️ Established a robust digital transformation process for future initiatives.
“Dagmar, you bring energy and zest for life to all you do. Thank you for all your expertise and hard work.”
— Beth Packert, President, North Shore Holiday House Inc., NY
What board members say.
“Dagmar has been a passionate leader in the public phase of our pool restoration capital campaign, introducing new digital fundraising methods to the RVR. Her energy and knowledge were very valuable and helped our Y meet fundraising goals to ensure the Y could better serve the needs of our community.”
— Chad Eberhardt, CEO, River Valley Regional YMCA, PA
“Dagmar, Thank you so much for all your efforts and for setting us up for success for the future of Marketing/Social Media! I've learned so much from you in the past year + and have greatly appreciated all your guidance.”
— Kymberly Fioretti, Board MemberNorth Shore Holiday House Inc., NY