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Hey, there! I’m Tammy Zonker.
I'm the Founder and President of Fundraising Transformed and host of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast.
I’ve been a major gifts strategist and fundraising expert for almost 30 years. I’m also an Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Certified Facilitator and an international speaker, having presented in Australia, Ireland, Italy, Canada, and the Netherlands.
I’ve led and trained thousands of nonprofit social service organizations, private schools, colleges and universities, and healthcare organizations to collectively raise nearly a billion dollars — including a single gift of $27.1M.
I am the Dean at the Institute for Charitable Giving and a Senior Advisor at Capital Campaign Pro. The AFP Greater Detroit Chapter honored me with the 2024 Dr. John S. Lore Award for Outstanding Fundraising Executive of the Year. I also serve on the Fundraising.AI Advisory Council and Forbes Advisory Council.
I have served as adjunct faculty at Indiana University and as a technical editor for Wiley Publishing’s third edition of “Fundraising for Dummies.”
When not sharing my expertise with the world, I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and tending my butterfly garden.
I would love to learn more about the amazing work you do and explore how we can work together to take your fundraising to the next, next level.
Some of the amazing organizations I’ve had the privilege of training
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Mastermind
Mid to Major Donor Accelerator
Are you an experienced major gifts officer, executive director, or development director looking to take your major donor cultivation and stewardship strategies and fundraising results to the next level? Introducing the Mid to Major Donor Accelerator Mastermind, the premier peer-led mastermind designed exclusively for professionals like you in the nonprofit sector.
Mastermind
High-Performing Development Team Accelerator
With our guidance in team performance management, and the invaluable, experienced-based contributions from a diverse and carefully vetted group of mastermind members like you, High-Performing Development Team Accelerator will empower you to nurture and sustain a high-impact development team to drive your mission forward and achieve your ambitious fundraising goals.
Masterclass
The Intentional Fundraising Plan
Inside this masterclass is where I'll work with you step-by-step to Create Your Ultimate Annual Fundraising Plan. After just 6 weeks, you'll walk away with a custom, diversified, data-informed plan that will help you raise a lot more money — so you can do more, grow more and serve more.
Masterclass
Build & Lead A High-Performing Development Team
Ever wondered what makes some development teams truly exceptional? What sets them apart on the path to success? Inside the Build & Lead A High-Performing Development Team Masterclass, we'll empower you and your leadership to create and lead a dynamic, innovative, and high-impact development team.
Masterclass
From Mid to Major Gift Mastery
Are you ready to unlock the secrets to transforming mid-level donors into major contributors? In this dynamic masterclass, you'll embark on a transformative journey through six game-changing modules. Each module is designed to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and tools needed to drive major gift success and supercharge your organization's impact.
2-Day Intensive Training
Empower your team to take the reins of your fundraising success!
We understand that some organizations prefer to be hands-on in crafting their fundraising strategy and plan. If you're looking to build in-house expertise and unleash the creative potential of your development team, we have the perfect solution for you. Introducing our two-day, customized training program, The Intentional Fundraising Plan 2-Day Intensive. In this immersive experience, we don't just provide you with a plan—we equip you and empower your development team with the knowledge, insights, and tools to create your custom fundraising strategy and plan from scratch.
Consulting
Fundraising Strategy & Plan
At our core, we're here to empower nonprofit organizations like yours to reach new heights of fundraising success. We're all about uncovering opportunities for efficiency gains through proven strategies, cutting-edge technology solutions, best practices and innovative enhancements. Our mission is to work with you to create and turn your fundraising strategy and plan into a finely tuned, data-driven masterpiece, helping you achieve your noble goals with precision and impact.
Consulting
Fundraising Effectiveness Assessment
Achieving sustainable fundraising success is like building a sturdy bridge – it requires a solid foundation, the right tools, and a clear roadmap. Our Fundraising Effectiveness Assessment is your ticket to unlocking that success. What's in it for you? A comprehensive report that not only breaks down the feedback and insights but also synthesizes them into clear themes. It's like having your fundraising strategy served up on a silver platter.
Consulting
Capital Campaign Counsel
With an impressive 25-year track record in fundraising and major gifts and serving as a Capital Campaign Advisor at Capital Campaign Pro, we bring a wealth of experience to your team. Our mission? To be your unwavering support system, providing expert guidance and a strategic roadmap throughout every phase of your campaign. Our singular focus is crystal clear: we're here to help you reach that finish line and make your capital campaign dreams come true.
More ways we can work together
All Access Pass to Resources + Members Inside Our Transformers Community
LIVE Virtual Training
The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast
Sharing insights, inspiration, and answers to questions that matter most right now.
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“To my fellow fundraisers, this podcast shares meaningful conversations with relatable guests, and expert advice from Tammy Zonker. Do yourself a favor: subscribe and start listening!”
AJinIndy
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“She was a guest on my podcast and upon launching that episode one of my clients texted me so excited by the insights she had learned from Tammy.”
Jazoni
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“Tammy’s content is consistently informative and invaluable for all nonprofit leaders, not just development officers. Here passion is evident and inspiring.”
SkyWriter60
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“Tammy is an exceptional thought leader in this space. Accessible and pragmatic while inspiring. Highly recommend this listen AND working with her as a consultant in IRL!”
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Leveraging Generative AI to Increase Major Gift Fundraising Results
Learn how Generative AI is not just a futuristic dream but a practical tool for enhancing your major gift fundraising efforts. Join our community as a Transformers member and get free access now.
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While we’re at the forefront of creating and delivering custom, innovative fundraising training to nonprofits throughout the U.S. and around the world, we partner with the best partners. Diverse in their specialties but united by a common desire to help organizations unleash their full potential. With their invaluable support, we’re able to drive sustainable change that empowers the organizations we work with to transform their fundraising so they can transform the world.
