How we work

We Partner with Purpose

Our consultants choose to work on causes they genuinely care about. This passion fuels our work so we can bring sharper thinking, braver ideas, and fundraising plans that deliver results.

We start by listening. We take time to understand your story, your impact, and your ambitions. Then we help you amplify them with clarity, honesty and emotional intelligence.

And because we work with integrity, we only take on projects we can champion wholeheartedly. When we’re in, we’re all in — committed partners who care about your mission as much as you do.

No Strings Attached

We offer contracts that meet Fundraising Code and GDPR standards, but we never lock clients in. If you find a better fit elsewhere, we’ll cheer you on.

We want you to stay because you’re excited to — not because you have to. That’s how trust is built.

Integrity First

We don’t hard sell. Ever. We offer honest, strategic advice and empower you to make informed decisions. We don’t have sausage machine of products we encourage you through, rather we meet you where you are at and work with you to tailor support to your needs.

Our goal is to build your in-house fundraising confidence while delivering results. We share our knowledge generously, mentoring and supporting your team to thrive with – and beyond – us.

Team-Based Excellence

We work in pairs or more. That means built-in backup, collaborative thinking, and every bid reviewed by two experts, a key reason we’ve maintained high success rates even as funder success rates have dropped.

We combine head and heart in everything we do, connecting funders to your work both intellectually and emotionally.

Specialists, Not Generalists

Each team member focuses on what they do best. You might work with several consultants. We’ll match you with the person who has the strongest track record for your needs.

Our team includes writers, theatre-makers, filmmakers, and designers — creative professionals who bring fresh thinking and emotional intelligence to everycampaign.

Values in Action

We live our values. We’re transitioning to an employee-owned business, developing fundraisers from underrepresented communities, and building a culture rooted in authenticity, fairness, and trust.

We believe kindness is a superpower. We bring it to every interaction — with teammates, clients, funders, and the planet.

Get in touch

If anything here resonates — or if you simply want a no-pressure chat — get in touch with Sarah at sarahmoore@thefundraisers.co.uk