Shifting practices,
centering community
Nice to meet you.
About Andrea
I am dedicated to reimagining fundraising and philanthropy through community-driven approaches. With 17 years of nonprofit experience, I effectively collaborate with nonprofit teams, donors, foundation staff, and community advocates, prioritizing trust, transparency, and authenticity in all relationships. As the founding Co-Chair of Community-Centric Fundraising, I champion equitable and socially just fundraising practices.
With diverse experience in arts & culture museums, education, parks & public spaces, and fiscal sponsorship, I bring unique perspectives and expertise to my work. Working in philanthropy, I have implemented equitable grantmaking models and led processes to fund neighborhood-led nonprofits serving marginalized communities, creating greater organizational capacity.
Drawing on my deep understanding of internal and external nonprofit dynamics, I identify innovative strategies and opportunities to inspire giving and move money through non-extractive practices.
If you seek guidance in creating more equitable fundraising and philanthropy approaches, let’s connect. Together, we can shift practices to better represent and serve our communities.
Services
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Context matters. Let's start at the beginning to learn the origin story of CCF and how its principles are rooted in the experiences and aspirations of fundraisers of color. Together, we'll explore each principle and discuss what it would look like to actualize them within your organization.
Whether you're just beginning your CCF-aligned journey, seeking to reimagine a more equitable fundraising department, or aiming to align your staff and board's understanding of CCF, this workshop is the ideal platform to provide context and facilitate engaging discussions.
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Let's dive deep into your organization's fundraising practices together. We'll take a close look at how you currently approach fundraising, and explore opportunities to infuse CCF principles that prioritize the voices and needs of the communities you serve.
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Designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge to build an equitable fundraising framework. These interactive trainings and coaching sessions will show you how to integrate community-centric approaches into every aspect of your fundraising efforts.
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Let's design individual giving programs that reflect CCF principles. From annual giving to major gifts, monthly donors to planned giving, we'll tailor a program that meets your goals. Together, we'll create strategies that resonate with donors, strengthen relationships, and create sustainable revenue.
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Let's uplift marginalized voices, harness the power of storytelling, and embrace challenging conversations that drive social justice forward. Together, we'll develop donor communication strategies that are inclusive, respectful, and free from tokenism, saviorism, and harmful stereotypes. By putting community narratives at the center and fostering meaningful dialogues, we'll cultivate a donor community dedicated to just change.
Fundraising
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Let's embark on a journey of philanthropy together! We'll dive deep into your philanthropic goals, values, and interests, and collaborate closely to create a strategic plan that authentically reflects your mission. Together, we'll identify those focus areas that truly resonate with you and establish measurable objectives. Our partnership will ensure that every step of your philanthropic journey is intentional, impactful, and aligned with your values.
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These facilitation services are designed specifically for funders who are dedicated to equitable grantmaking. Let’s address the challenges of burdensome grant reporting, the underfunding of communities of color, and the essential need to center marginalized voices. Together, we'll navigate these complexities, streamline processes, and amplify community perspectives. Let's work together to create a more just and inclusive future through more equitable grantmaking practices.
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Feeling stuck in the process of identifying prospective grantees? Let's prioritize efficient prospective grantee research that minimizes burden on organizations. Together, let's challenge the notion that organizational capacity and financial stability are the only criteria. By actively seeking community recommendations and building transparent relationships with organizations, we gain a comprehensive understanding of funding possibilities.
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We understand the power of collaboration in philanthropy. Let's identify opportunities for philanthropic partnerships, so you can connect with like-minded funders and philanthropists who share your vision for a more just society. Together, we can amplify your philanthropic efforts, leverage collective learnings, and create a stronger, more effective philanthropic ecosystem.
Grantmaking
Community-Centric Fundraising is a movement that aims to reimagine fundraising and philanthropy in the nonprofit sector. It encourages critical examination of traditional practices, aiming to advance social justice and minimize harm.
”The 10 Principles are how we aspire to transform fundraising and philanthropy, so that they are co-grounded in racial and economic justice.”
— Community-Centric Fundraising
Collaborators
Michelle Shireen Muri
Ignited by a beautiful volunteer experience, Michelle has crafted her career through 15 years of resource generation through social justice movements. Her successes and tenure at Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, now the largest immigrant rights org in the nation, fostered a critical lens towards fundraising and a deep love of community solidarity.
She believes there is deep power and personal healing in the work of generating resources from a values-aligned space.
Michelle is the founder of Freedom Conspiracy, Co-Chair of the founding Seattle chapter for Community-Centric Fundraising and host of The Ethical Rainmaker podcast.
Get in touch.
Let's shift practices and center community together!
Testimonials
“I had the privilege to work with Andrea to create a new line of work that contributed to deep impact in multiple communities across the United States. Her ability to engage with communities, understand the needs and opportunities, and create sustainable and actionable solutions is just one of her superpowers. Andrea leads with equity, challenges predominant narratives, and lives in a space of continual learning. Working with her made me better and I look forward to any opportunity to engage with her again.”
— Mary Rennekamp
“Andrea has been many things to me: a teacher, mentor, director, colleague, collaborator, and friend. As an unassuming leader, she possesses an innate ability to connect with others and cultivate relationships. When I began my job as Annual Giving Manager at the Seattle Parks Foundation, she recognized something in me that I couldn't see myself and was a constant ally as I grew in my role. As the Co-Founder of Community-Centric Fundraising, she consistently demonstrates her commitment to equity and social justice, fearlessly speaking truth to power. You can always count on her to bring authenticity to any conversation or mission.”
— Sarah Olivo, Annual Giving Manager at Seattle Parks Foundation