“Finding a consultant with a rich history, outstanding skills, and positive motivation for their position is rare, but Debi Dunham did just that. Debi's vast history in funding organizations with big hearts and vital missions creates a unique opportunity for her to pay it forward with excellence. From C-level coaching to one-on-one caseload supervision, Debi teaches and encourages teams toward healthy practices and crucial step-by-step growth. Partnership with Debi brought significant growth to our team and mission, helping us lay the critical foundation to build financial layers of support”.

“I’ve been working in the nonprofit industry for over a decade and have worked with and learned from a wide variety of touted leaders in the industry. I have never enjoyed working with or learned more from anyone than Debi. Her knowledge of industry best practices combined with her nuanced approach makes her truly one of the best in the business. Debi approaches this work with a level of emotional intelligence and a warmth that few others possess.”

“For over two years, I worked with Debi Dunham. This was while she consulted at The Salvation Army Major Gifts program in Southern California.  I say worked with, as it really was a partnership focused on ways for me to be more intentional and organized with each donor on my caseload. She never talked down to me but gave great advice on the next steps with a donor. To this day, I still informally ask Debi for help with difficult situations I can’t seem to work out.  Debi is thoughtful, insightful, and extremely knowledgeable on best practices in the field of development and always donor centric. Debi is a well-versed teacher focused on results made possible by believing in being donor centric, in every move and relationship towards a major gift.”

“When I began with Debi in 2019, I was a new fundraiser and had no background in Major Gifts. I lacked certainty when presenting partners with opportunities to give and lacked confidence in myself as a MGO. I always had the narrative in my head that I was too young, too inexperienced, too timid. Debi not only gave me the training and tools that I needed to excel as a MGO - but she helped foster in me the courage to banish those voices in my head and solidify the confidence that is needed in our line of work. She helped me not only through weekly strategy meetings but also by caring who I was as a person. I can say after 1.5 years of working with her, my donor relationships have grown tremendously and my strategic touch points have a higher impact. The results of my training have been astonishing, with a higher than industry average donor retention rate and an annual giving increase of 20% YTD. “

“This fiscal year will be a high watermark for me as a gift officer, having already met my annual goal. More importantly, it is the sheer number of donor relationships that have deepened by incorporating the small cues and good cultivation tips in which she coached me. From the bottom of my heart, I thank her for instilling confidence and offering wonderful support."

"Working with Debi sharpened my team's approach to engaging with major donors and instilled a deep understanding of the importance of building genuine, long-term relationships. She transformed how our team approaches donor relationships, equipping us with the tools and strategies to move from transactional asks to meaningful, sustained partnerships. Debi helped us understand the importance of each donor’s motivations and aligning our organization’s goals with their philanthropic interests. Her expertise and hands-on coaching made an immediate and lasting impact on our success."