Running a multi-year comprehensive campaign in a seasonal community required a deep understanding of their audience, a clear plan and creative strategies. After partnering with the Heller Fundraising Group, Martha’s Vineyard is well on their way to reaching their $16 million goal.

Our second decade began with a focus on leveraging existing resources—from volunteer leadership to donor and member databases—to help our nonprofit clients launch successful campaigns and turn their ambitious plans into a reality.

Even during a capital campaign, your annual fund is essential for maintaining daily operations and keeping supporters engaged. With strategic planning, clear communication, and tailored messaging, you can successfully manage both efforts to ensure long-term financial stability for your organization.

As our team grew to include new colleagues and consultants with diverse fundraising experience in a variety of nonprofit sectors, the Heller Group brought fresh ideas and perspectives to a growing list of clients.

After partnering with the Heller Fundraising Group on a feasibility study and $17.8 million campaign, Ossining Children’s Center built a state-of-the-art childcare facility that matched the quality teaching inside—and transformed the center’s future.

When it became clear a donor meeting wasn’t going to yield a major gift, Senior Consultant Megan Hodges helped a nonprofit client pivot. In the end, the client left with a champion, a concrete idea, and a new path forward.

In the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Peter Heller talks about why periods of uncertainty can provide an opening for ambitious fundraising. Three successful client capital campaigns show what happens when you stay the course.

Discover how Heller Fundraising Group helped nonprofits grow, pivot, and succeed in their earliest campaigns. These five key lessons from our first five years still shape bold fundraising today.

Fundraisers often struggle with knowing when an ask is too aggressive—or when it’s simply bold enough. This blog unpacks how discomfort, curiosity, and timing can turn ambitious solicitations into transformational gifts.

Writing a case for support isn’t just about explaining your needs—it’s about helping donors see themselves in your vision. Here’s what makes a case effective (and what to avoid), based on 20 years of fundraising experience.

Discover five powerful mindset shifts to help you overcome doubt, connect with donors, and raise more—no matter what the world throws your way. Fundraising success starts with how you think.

If you've ever left a donor meeting wondering what you could’ve done differently, the answer may not be a better pitch—but better questions. In this post, we share conversation starters that reveal donor motivations, strengthen relationships, and make your next ask more impactful.

In this post, Peter Heller shares why every donor interaction—from informal conversations to formal asks—requires a clear goal, a next step, and the flexibility to pivot when the unexpected happens.

In this blog discover how to boost donor engagement with five proven strategies to strengthen relationships and grow individual giving. Learn how to connect, communicate, and make confident asks that inspire lasting support.

Peter Heller inspires nonprofit leaders to turn small donations into major support by building strong donor relationships and thinking big. Learn how to unlock significant gifts with his examples and by aligning donors’ passions with your mission.

Individual giving is crucial for nonprofits, offering more flexibility and long-term support than corporate or foundation funding. Focusing on individual donors helps ensure financial stability and sustainability.

This blog explores creative donor recognition ideas with unique themes that go beyond plaques, fostering deeper connections and inspiring lasting engagement.

Want bigger gifts for your nonprofit? Be bold and specific. Instead of letting donors take the lead, clearly state your needs with a specific amount, timeframe, and purpose. Confident asks lead to bigger commitments.