Steadfast, Enthusiastic, Strategic, Bold, Steady, & Organized describe Donor Synergy Consulting.
Kelli Horton at Donor Synergy Consulting is a dedicated professional and an expert in messaging, planning, and delivering on an annual appeal. At Bishop Foley Catholic High School, she worked with us to create the largest Annual Appeal and Alumni Outreach that has ever been done. Whether it was database…read more.
Kelli has dedicated her career to helping and serving others and her drive to serve you as a development professional is a skill that comes natural for Kelli. Kelli is dedicated and committed to showing you the way to advance your overall fundraising strategies/programs…read more.
HARMONIE TADDEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR;
WESTERN FAIRFAX CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
We worked with Kelli of Donor Synergy Consulting for our spring appeal fundraiser with the goal to triple our “match”. Using Kelli’s recommended strategies of segmentation to make custom asks of our donors, a professional mailer, and coordinated follow-up, we achieved our goal!! read more.
ANNE-LISE QUINN, DIRECTOR OF GRANTS;
There are three main reasons why I have enjoyed working with Kelli. The first is that I have learned a lot about the development profession and how her success in bringing in critical financial resources stems from the way she focuses on building strong relationships with people, with a view… read more.
Kelli has a unique gift of cultivating relationships to move an organization forward and understands the importance of those relationships to bolster an organization’s sustainability. Beyond that, Kelli maintains long term relationships simply because people become friends with her, whether or not she is working on a project that involves… read more.
CHRISTA FUNK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR;
DETROIT REGIONAL DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
Kelli of Donor Synergy Consulting supported our organization at a crucial point in time, helping us to exceed our fundraising goals for our annual event. Kelli picked up our plans and started sprinting as we moved toward our event. She was agile, had great ideas, executed well, was a strong… read more.
MICHAEL MURPHY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR;
INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
I have known Kelli for more than 20 years and am inspired by her giftedness and reliability. She knows philanthropy and her skill sets in the area of mission advancement are impeccable. Kelli is not only committed to service. She is an individual who represents herself well and any organization… read more.
Kelli has the essential skills to develop meaningful, long-term relationships with donors and she’s an attentive listener who works hard for her cause. I’ve witnessed how Kelli motivates a sizable group of people to achieve ambitious goals. She’s a professional who understands the business world as well as the dynamics… read more.
JENN BRUNNER, DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT;
NORTHERN VIRGINIA SCIENCE CENTER
Our team had the opportunity to work with Kelli and Donor Synergy Consulting to launch our Capital Campaign Committee. Kelli brings a keen understanding of major gifts moves management and knowledge of relationship-building strategies built from several decades of development work. Her efforts in setting up the structure of our… read more.
BOB VAN HOECKE, FOUNDER/PRINCIPAL/CEO;
REGULATORY ECONOMICS GROUP, LLC
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Kelli since 2015 while serving as a board member for a human service nonprofit in Northern VA, where she was part of the development leadership team. She has that unique combination of professional competencies, soft skills, and emotional intelligence that make her insightful and… read more.
CHRIST CHURCH GROSSE POINTE STEWARDSHIP CHAIR
Donor Synergy Consulting provided seasoned leadership and clarity throughout our campaign feasibility study. Their process was strategic, well-structured, and thorough, helping us better understand our donor capacity and the steps required to move forward with clear direction. They developed a strong campaign structure, communication plan, and message framework that positioned our leadership and board to move ahead with alignment and focus.… read more.