Ready to Double your Individual Giving this year?

Hi. It's me. Prayers answered.

Let's get this money.

Hi. It's me. Prayers answered. Let's get this money.

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Ready to Double your Individual Giving this year?

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I'm the One You Want.

I'm the One You Want. I'm the One You Want.

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24 Page Cheat Sheet

Free Donor Scripts Cheat Sheet

Get the exact words I’ve used to raise $50M from individuals, negotiate with donors, ask for non-liquid assets and more.

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You’re an ambitious nonprofit leader looking to make an impact like never before—on your community, our country, and this world as a whole.

You’re raising at least $75k annually, which is funding the initial stages of your organization’s work. Or you’ve scaled to $1M+, but not from raising lots of money from individuals…

You want to get to the next level in affecting change, but you’re stuck on finding the right path forward.

Sure, government funding and foundation grants are always options.

But, let’s be honest… you’re not interested in having your hands tied behind your back with restricted cash. Or all the reporting work that goes into that… blegh.

Individual Giving is where it’s at.

You know enough to be dangerous, but could use a few lessons on audacity, courage, and conversation so you can make it happen consistently.

You’re ready for a major change of heart, mindset, and habits so you can exceed your fundraising goals this year.

I’m here to help.

Learn more about how I can support your focus on the vital few to raise major money for your nonprofit organization inside CourageLab™️, my new group coaching program for ambitious nonprofit leaders!

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“Julie has a vision for philanthropy unlike anyone else I’ve ever met. Whatever your mission, her perspective on fundraising and generosity will convert the most hardened skeptic and stir your staff, board, or partners to action. I could not recommend Julie enough.”

— Chris Ko, VP of Impact & Strategy, United Way of Greater Los Angeles

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Founder //

Hey, I’m Julie.

But you already knew that, right?

I’m a Change Agent. A Challenger. A Bonafide Fundraiser and Certified Risk Taker.

I believe in the power of courage, the good that comes from generosity, and the audacity of the ask. My work is dedicated to helping nonprofit leaders fearlessly pursue their mission by raising major gifts that make major change.

Through soul-shaking beliefs, resources, and programs like CourageLab™️, I change what people believe, how they fundraise, and the size of their impact.

the backstory

Great Nonprofits I’ve Worked With

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My Mission is Simple:

To Equip Ambitious Nonprofit Leaders with the Courage they need to ask for more.

Because no one ever changed the world without first changing themselves.

My Mission is Simple:

To Equip Ambitious Nonprofit Leaders with the Courage they need to ask for more.

Because no one ever changed the world without first changing themselves.

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Board Member at TLC Charter School

Bernie Dickson

Board Member at TLC Charter School

“Julie helped me overcome my anxiety in asking. We exceeded our goal of $50,000 and raised $63,000 in just 34 days in our most critical time of Covid-19. Coaching with Julie was the best hour of my week. We couldn’t have launched our fundraising campaign without her.”

Board Member at TLC Charter School

who raised $225,000+ in year one as Board Chair

Celebrity Donor + Board Member

who raised $225,000+ in year one as Board Chair

“I’m eternally thankful for all that Julie did for me and the team. She helped me overcome my own insecurities as board chair and held my hand every step of the way. Julie is a remarkable human being.”

who raised $225,000+ in year one as Board Chair

Director of Development at WCHS

Chris Duran

Director of Development at WCHS

"Thanks to Julie’s coaching and the major gifts course, we started seeing traction in fundraising. New and current donors stepped up and gave $7,500 and $20,000 within a few months! Julie teaches you to think about the donor as an individual and how their story aligns with yours and the organization.”

Director of Development at WCHS

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Have heart, but need more courage?

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