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Let’s equip and empower you, your team, and your board to raise even more money.
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 more than 25 years. I’m also a certified AFP Master Trainer and international speaker.
I’ve led and trained thousands of nonprofit social service organizations, private schools, colleges and universities, and healthcare organizations to collectively raise more than a half-billion dollars — and counting — including a single gift of $27.1M.
I have served as adjunct faculty at Indiana University and technical editor for Wiley Publishing’s “Fundraising for Dummies” third edition.
I currently serve as Dean at the Institute for Charitable Giving, a member of the AFP International Conference Education Committee, a member of the Nonprofit Quarterly’s Editorial Advisory Board, a contributing writer to NonProfit PRO, and an advisor at Capital Campaign Pro.
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 + 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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Workflows to Increase First-Time Donor Retention
Learn the top reasons say they no longer give, what’s donor attrition costing you, first-time donor workflow examples, and first-time donor retention pitfalls. Join our community as a Mentor member and get free access now.
On-Demand Training
Create Your Next-Level Fundraising Plan for Growth & Transformation
Gain access to research, and learn the characteristics of highly successful plans, and five steps to creating your strategic development plan. Join our community as a Mentor member and get free access now.
On-Demand Training
Free Mentor Membership Inside our Private & Safe Community
Get access to our free training and resources as a Mentor member to help you strengthen your skills to build a solid foundation for fundraising success.
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We work with the best partners
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.
