Blending strategy and storytelling to help organizations build lasting cultures of generosity — with clarity, courage, and joy.
Strengthen Your Systems
Engage Your Community
Grow Your Impact
You’ve built momentum.
Let’s turn it into sustainable growth.
Expanding your fundraising shouldn’t mean burnout or mission drift. You don’t need more hands, you need the right partner to help you grow with confidence, purpose, and joy.
Many organizations reach a point where what once worked isn’t enough to carry them forward.
You’ve built momentum and have a strong mission, but sustaining growth takes more than another plan or tool.
It takes clear strategy, consistent follow-through, and a partner who understands both the vision and the workload.
You don’t need another consultant — you need a partner.
That’s where Bowtie Strategies comes in.
We bridge the gap between big-picture planning and day-to-day implementation, helping your team move from intention to action.
By blending strategy and storytelling, we design systems that fit your capacity, strengthen relationships, and keep generosity at the center of your work.
Your Fundraising Partner
You don’t have to do it alone. Bowtie Strategies integrates into your team as a trusted partner — bringing both strategy and hands-on implementation to move your work forward.
We don’t just make a plan and walk away. We collaborate with you to refine systems, engage donors, and build a sustainable culture of generosity that grows over time.
Rebecca Alegria
Senior Director, CCS Fundraising
“Brandon has a rare combination of creativity, strategic thinking, and strong relationship-building skills that make him a key asset to any fundraising team. Whether he is spearheading a major donor campaign, organizing community outreach events, or creating compelling marketing materials, he always brings a high level of professionalism and dedication to his work. His ability to connect with donors, understand their motivations, and craft messages that resonate with different audiences was a critical factor in our team’s success.”
Working with Bowtie Strategies means collaboration rooted in clarity, creativity, transparency, and care. These values shape every plan, conversation, and campaign — guiding how we work together to build fundraising that feels authentic and sustainable.
Partnership that meets you where you are and grows with you.
Clarity
Clarity brings focus to complexity. We translate your vision into practical strategies that make sense for your team, your capacity, and your goals. You’ll always know where you’re headed and how we’ll get there — together.
Creativity
No two organizations are alike. We approach each partnership with curiosity and imagination, designing strategies that fit your culture and engage your community. Creativity helps your fundraising stand out — and stay true to your mission.
Transparency
Good partnerships are built on trust. You’ll always know what we’re doing, why it matters, and how decisions are made. We prioritize open communication, honest feedback, and collaboration that keeps everyone aligned and informed.
Care
At the heart of every great fundraising program are people. We approach this work with empathy and respect — for your staff, your supporters, and your community. Care ensures that generosity grows in ways that are sustainable, inclusive, and real.
Samantha Swaim
Owner, Swaim Strategies
“As an event producer, I help create moments that deepen an organization's relationships with their community and grow their mission. Brandon has a raw talent for connecting with people that surfaces their philanthropic goals and emphasizes the impact of their financial support. His ability to identify strategic opportunities real-time and solicit gifts in the room is unlike anything I've seen. I trust Brandon to make giving a joyful experience for any donor that he works with.”
Let’s shape the future of your fundraising together.
Together, we’ll strengthen the foundation of your work so your fundraising can grow with integrity, imagination, and lasting impact.
Book a Discovery Call.
Let’s start with a conversation about your organization, goals, and what’s working now. This is a chance for us to connect, ask questions, and see whether Bowtie Strategies is the right fit for your needs.
Build & Implement Your Fundraising Plan
We’ll co-create a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan designed around your capacity and goals — and then bring it to life. I work through 12-month partnerships, giving your program the stability and follow-through it needs to grow with confidence.
Experience Sustainable Growth
With clear strategy and consistent support in place, your team can stay focused on what you do best while your fundraising grows in alignment with your mission.
Eric Vines
Owner, Page Two Partners
“I had a the opportunity to work closely with Brandon as we raised funds for a $22.5 million campaign. I saw him with donors, with staff, and with board members. His ability to connect with donors, follow up, remember details, make targeted requests and work the plan were fundraising magic. Not everyone likes fundraising and few people are good at it. But Brandon has that uncommon mix of intuition, charm, follow through, and smarts that makes him one of the best I’ve ever seen at raising money at scale. I feel bolder about tackling my next campaign knowing that I can have Brandon on my side.”
FAQs
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Many organizations have limited budgets for fundraising staff, which often means hiring someone early in their career who’s still building strategic experience. That person can work hard but often ends up focused on tasks that don’t move the work forward.
With that same investment, you can bring on a Fractional Fundraiser — someone with more than a decade of experience in strategy, campaigns, and implementation.
Bowtie Strategies offers senior-level expertise and hands-on partnership, helping your team build systems and momentum that last long after the contract ends.
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A standard 12-month partnership starts at $5,000 per month. Each engagement is customized to your organization’s goals, capacity, and timeline. We’ll start with a conversation to understand your needs and design a proposal that fits, ensuring your investment moves your fundraising forward with confidence and purpose.
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Every organization is different, and your fundraising strategy should reflect that.
Each partnership begins with a Strategic Planning process to outline clear goals and activities that move your fundraising forward. From there, Bowtie Strategies leads implementation — writing appeals, managing data, building relationships, and helping you cultivate a community that invests in your mission.
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If anyone promises guaranteed fundraising results, that’s a red flag. Fundraising success takes time, consistency, and relationship-building — there are no shortcuts.
Your outcomes will depend on where you’re starting, your goals, and how we prioritize the work together. What Bowtie Strategies can guarantee is a thoughtful, transparent partnership focused on building sustainable systems that strengthen your fundraising over time.
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I don’t track hours — I focus on outcomes.
Bowtie Strategies works from a deliverables-based model, not billable time. As a Fractional Fundraiser, I take on only as many clients as I can serve well, ensuring each partnership gets the attention and follow-through it deserves. You’ll always feel supported and confident that your work is moving forward.
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Bowtie Strategies partners with organizations that are ready to strengthen their fundraising strategy, systems, and capacity — whether they have a full development team or not. We often work with Executive Directors, Development Directors, and Boards who want senior-level partnership to advance campaigns, deepen donor relationships, or build sustainable structures for growth.
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The first step is simple: book a Discovery Call. We’ll talk about your organization’s goals, challenges, and opportunities to see if we’re the right fit. From there, we’ll outline a custom proposal with clear next steps.
Ginnie Cooper
Literary Arts, Board Member
“An organization that means a lot to me, Literary Arts, began a large capital campaign. My husband and I made a gift to the campaign, and I wanted to do more. A staff member suggested that I might do some fundraising for the group by becoming Campaign Chair. I had never raised money, and I didn’t think I would like it, but I was willing to try. Brandon led the way, and we were very successful—I loved that we were giving people the opportunity to support an organization they loved! He organized our conversations with prospects, and helped me gain confidence in this new role.”