We believe non-profits change the world.
Empowered Nonprofits is a fundraising consulting firm with a difference. We empower you to do what you do best.
We will listen to you, we will challenge you, we will work as hard as you do. And we’re just going to say it - we will make you love fundraising.
OUR STORY
For the love of fundraising.
Founded in 2020, our mission is to supercharge you and your team.
For decades, we’ve partnered with nonprofits to execute successful fundraising strategies that yield record-breaking results and inspire and engage entire communities.
OUR WORK
What we can do together
Assessment + Strategy
ORGANIZATION + CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS
FUNDRAISING SOLUTIONS
ORGANIZATIONAL ROAD MAP
Fundraising Campaigns
CASE FOR SUPPORT
CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT + IMPLEMENTATION
DONOR ENGAGEMENT, CULTIVATION + STEWARDSHIP
Board Training + Guidance
COACHING
FACILITATION + WORKSHOPS
RECRUITMENT
Event Strategy + Execution
FUNDRAISING + SPONSORSHIP
EVENT STRATEGY + IMPLEMENTATION
VIRTUAL + DIGITAL EVENTS
OUR EXPERTISE
What does it take to EMPOWER a nonprofit?
It takes experience.
Someone who knows how to drive a successful campaign and galvanize boards to their full potential.
It takes a partner.
Someone you can trust to build a long-term powerhouse fundraising strategy.
It takes an advocate.
Someone to support you now and into the future, to answer your questions and to work alongside you.
OUR TEAM
Meet our team
Stefanie Pessis Weil
Chief Empowerment Officer
Founder of Empowered Nonprofits. Former Co-founder and Principal of Giving Tree Associates. Specializes in creating fundraising strategies, executing smart events and recruiting and engaging leadership. Loves spending time outdoors and on the water, binging a good TV show and laughing with her family.
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Ilissa Berz
Senior Empowerment Officer
Founding team member of Empowered Nonprofits. Client- and colleague-proclaimed "event guru." Specializes in executing large-scale fundraising events, working with organizations to perfect their campaign plans and engaging strong boards and leadership. Loves spending time with friends and family, baking sweet treats and playing with her pup.
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Rashel Allswang
Empowerment Officer
Empowered team member and creative thinker. Specializes in strategic planning, client engagement, and building effective communication tactics. Motivated through passion, client’s mission, and team collaboration. A coffee-lover, home-organizing addict, and workout enthusiast who is always ready for adventures with her family and friends.
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Laura Ford
Senior Empowerment Officer
Empowered Nonprofits team member and communications whizz. Specializes in event management, annual campaigns and communications. Creator of beautiful spreadsheets, she will teach you to love MSExcel. Global traveller and adventurer. Find her on a hiking trail with her husband and dog.
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Jessica Grossnickle Empowerment Officer
Empowered Nonprofits team member and strategist. Specializes in cutting edge, sustainable fundraising programs and out-of-the-box annual campaign strategies. Jessica's sincere passion for uniting clients around their mission through a fundraising lens is contagious. This Emmy award-winning animal lover adores spending time outdoors with her furry and human family.
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Christina Jensen
Empowerment Officer
Empowered Nonprofits team member and fundraising tool-box filler. Specializes in helping organizations fulfil aspirational goals while also reviewing actionable next steps. A guiding light to nonprofits who want to embrace their long-term vision to philanthropic and organizational advancement. When not working with clients or chasing after her three children, you’ll find her stealing away time with a good book (or maybe napping).
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