Philanthropy Consulting

As a philanthropist, Alana recognizes the needs and desires of both sides and brings together her twenty years of experience raising money using her exclusive MAPS formula that, will guarantee success when it comes to asking for money.

When working with a non-profit consultant some of the most common complaints are:

  • Why are we not bringing in enough money?
  • Why isn't the money coming in quicker?
  • We have a committee, why are they not hitting targets?
  • We had a near certain prospective donor, why haven’t they come through yet?
  • Should we put the campaign on hold until the economy gets better?
  • Is our goal too high, should we decrease it?
  • We still need a million dollars to reach our goal, shouldn't we start going to the general community for $50 and $100 gifts?
  • What do we do now our own trustees aren't giving at levels we counted on?
  • What are we paying you for anyway?

The answer to all these issues lies at the very beginning of the fundraising process. As a leading expert in campaign and funding strategies, Alana’s unique method of planning and implementation will help give your non-profit or business a greater impact locally, nationally and internationally. 

As a philanthropist herself, Alana has experience, not only a fundraiser, but also as a donor meaning she recognises the needs and desires of both sides. She works to ensure maximum results and satisfaction for everyone. 

Alana’s proven, tried and tested method, is unique although customizable to every client.  Alana will guide you seamlessly though all aspects of your fundraising, sponsorship and challenge preparation and implementation.

Fundraising campaign development 
Donor portfolio analysis, planning and optimizing 
Stakeholder engagement 
Workshops and team talk
Social media and content engagement 
Event planning 
Training “How to ask for money”

Charity Work

Alana has raised millions of dollars for a number of non-profits including, mental health, veteran, and human trafficking charities.

Amongst many of her endeavors, Alana has ran campaigns to raise millions of dollars for mental health associations, raised funds for Special Forces soldiers and their families, provided care packages for domestic violence victims, supplied food banks with much needed supplies and arranged the funding to rebuild  a water well hit by lightning at an orphanage in Lesotho South Africa. 

Testimonials

Allison Wilson, founder of The Hope Project and Development Director for Heroic Hearts Project

I had the pleasure of working with Alana last year! We worked together in a few different capacities. One of those was when she mentored me as I stepped into a new Donor Development role. Even though I had done some DD work in the past, Alana brought an entirely new perspective to the position. Her positive attitude and the way she asked for funds from donors—doing so in a beautiful and thorough manner—was truly inspiring.

I learned so much from her, and we worked so well together that we also outsourced her for her event services. Alana supported our nonprofit’s very first Gala from start to finish. She secured multiple auction items through her contacts, arranged the event venue, and was hands-on the evening of the event as well. Alana was easy to work with, organized, and attentive to every detail. Her passion for this work and for what she believes in shines. She has become a great friend, and I look forward to working with her in the future.

Jesse, CEO and founder of Heroic Hearts Project

Alana has been an invaluable asset to Heroic Hearts, providing expert consultation and guidance for over a year. She played a crucial role in keeping our team on track with a strategic donation plan, and her leadership in planning and executing our first gala was nothing short of exceptional. Alana didn’t just provide strategic direction—she was fully immersed in the event, working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly. From coordinating logistics to managing key details, her hands-on involvement was vital to the event's success. Moreover, Alana generously leveraged her network to help us tap into new connections and fundraising opportunities, making a lasting impact on our mission. We are incredibly grateful for her support and dedication.

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