client reviews
Candace is a rockstar! I had the pleasure of working with Candace when I joined an organization that was going through a transitional period. I was the only development person on staff, and I was juggling so many things. Candace was not only a mentor and sounding board. She sort of became a make-shift therapist too. She was there to validate me and the work I was doing, helped create strategies, and encouraged me to keep on my path to success. I cannot recommend Candace enough. She’s the real deal and a force to be reckoned with.
Briona Lewis, Mainspring Schools, Austin TX
I met Candace when I was a newbie to nonprofit fundraising. During our time together, she not only brought me up to speed on the fundamentals and latest approaches in the industry, but she also provided me with a clear strategy that included tools, resources and best practices. Her understanding of the sector, coupled with her keen insights into the ever-evolving landscape of philanthropy, proved to be an invaluable asset for me as a professional and those on my team. Her exceptional communication skills and collaborative approach creates an environment of trust and open dialogue. She takes the time to understand the unique challenges and goals of each organization she works with, ensuring that her strategies are tailored to meet specific needs. Her ability to listen attentively, ask insightful questions, and provide constructive feedback has helped me and my team refine our fundraising efforts and achieve remarkable results.
Natalie Francis, Liberty Services, Philadelphia PA
Working with Candace was a very productive and enlightening experience! Her approach is relational and accessible. Candace offered professional development and coaching for a green development director on our staff. In my role as Deputy Director, she helped me to identify & understand specific professional development needs while coaching the director one on one. Her tools and templates helped us collaboratively design a development program that yielded deeper funder relationships, infrastructure for fundraising and so much more. She was easy to work with and very personable, making our staff feel supported and comfortable. Her experience and knowledge helped our organization level up in a big way. Highly recommend!
Rockie Gonzalez, Austin Justice Coalition, Austin TX
I was a first-time Executive Director in my first year on the job, and my lead fundraiser left with short notice. I had never done a strategic development assessment. I had never hired a Senior Development Director before. I was brand new to fundraising as well. Candace stepped in to support our fundraising assessment, she laid out a beautiful set of recommendations for diversifying our funding, and she landed us an amazing lead fundraiser. Candace made herself available by text, phone, and Zoom to check in and discuss updates on the hiring process every step of the way. Without her expert knowledge and support, I don't know how I would've made it through that year. I encourage anyone going through development team transitions or in need of strategic development assessments to work with her. She served as the calm at the center of the storm!
Mauro Sifuentes, Co-Executive Director, Californians for Justice
Candace worked with me many years ago and I am still, to this day, reaping the benefits. Whether in one-on-one mentoring or in a group setting, her professionalism, authenticity, sheer skill, decades of experience and an innate desire to serve and teach others is undeniable and unparalleled. Fundraising, afterall, isn't really about the money; it's about the relationships. Candace's seemingly effortless mastery of sincere and effective relationship cultivation is a rare and true gift. You'll see...
Laura Stewart, re:wild, Global
