Collaborations in Action

Every partnership begins with curiosity and shared purpose. Bowtie Strategies works alongside organizations to design and implement fundraising strategies that build clarity, trust, and momentum.

These collaborations reflect more than outcomes — they show what’s possible when strategy and storytelling come together to strengthen communities, inspire generosity, and create lasting impact.

Caldera logo with stylized mountain outline in black and the word 'CALDERA' beneath it.
Bright sign spelling 'DRAGATHON' with bulbs, and text below saying 'MEETING HATE WITH JOY'.
A stylized red skull graphic with pixelated design next to a black box containing white text that reads 'Portland Chinatown Museum'.
Logo of the Cuomo Theatre Campaign with bold black text and a red circular design element.
Text on purple background reads 'THRU & THRU' in white and lavender font.
The words 'Portland Opera' in stylized, uppercase, red text on a black background.

Sue Dixon

General Director, Portland Opera

“It’s honestly hard to put into words just how much gratitude and admiration we have for Brandon. When he joined our team just four short months before our 60th Anniversary Gala, he stepped into what most people would have considered an overwhelming challenge. But from day one, he led with heart, clarity, and an unwavering sense of calm. That kind of leadership is rare. It’s not just about skill, it’s about heart. We are so grateful for the spirit he brought to every single moment.”

Fundraising in Conversation

At Bowtie Strategies, we believe the best ideas in fundraising come from genuine dialogue — the kind that blends curiosity, creativity, and lived experience.

Through Fundraising in Conversation, Brandon shares insights on how clarity, transparency, and trust can transform the way organizations build relationships and invite generosity.

He has joined podcasts, panels, and conferences to explore topics like:

  • Fractional fundraising and sustainable growth

  • Storytelling as strategy

  • Building systems that last

  • Transparency and trust in donor relationships

  • Bringing creativity and care into development work

Logo for ELEVATE, a conference for fundraising events, with purple background and large stylized letters spelling 'ELEVATE'.

Each conversation is an opportunity to reimagine what fundraising can feel like: grounded, human, and joyful.

Illustration of two women standing in an elevator, with the elevator control panel displaying $500, on a purple polka dot background advertising a fundraising event called 'The Fundraising Elevator' with Kristin Steele and Samantha Swaim.
A man with dark hair, facial hair, wearing a gray blazer with a bow tie, speaking or explaining something to an audience in an indoor setting.
A man with glasses, a mustache, and a bow tie is talking to a woman with dark hair in a pink shirt. They are seated at a table during an event, with informational banners in the background.

Portland Development Roundtable

Invite Brandon to Speak
If you’re curating a conversation, podcast, or event about fundraising, nonprofit leadership, or storytelling, I’d love to connect. Through Bowtie Strategies, I design and deliver talks that blend strategy, storytelling, and practical insight — always rooted in clarity, honesty, and care.

Reach out through our Contact page to start the conversation.