C. F. Callihan II is a nationally recognized fundraising strategist, speaker, and nonprofit leader with more than 15 years of experience advancing philanthropy through intentional donor engagement, authentic storytelling, and strategic planning. He is the founder of Heart Strategy Impact, a consultancy focused on helping nonprofit organizations raise more money with less stress by building sustainable fundraising systems centered on heart, strategy and impact.
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Brian Williams
Unlock the potential of your nonprofit with Brian Williams, the heart behind Dandelion Consulting - where vibrant fundraising strategies bloom! Specializing in the arts and LGBTQ+ sectors, Brian excels in nurturing nonprofits under $5M to grow their support networks.
His expertise? Cultivating board engagement and implementing innovative fundraising strategies that transform your passionate supporters into a thriving, loyal community.
Brian has been working in the nonprofit sector since 2003 leading large and small fundraising departments and eventually serving as Executive Director.
His career began at United Way of Metro Chicago where he led corporate partners, Deloitte, to raise $1M in Tocqueville Society ($10K+) and helping Northern Trust exceed $1M in Leadership Giving ($1K - $9,999) for the first time in the bank's history.
While at United Way of Greater Kansas City, he identified and converted $440K from new and lapsed Tocqueville Society Members.
He's worked for multiple smaller arts and LGBTQ organizations increasing individual giving by more than 30% with tailored donor acquisition and retention strategies and developing a culture of philanthropy.
Brian's collaborative approach not only raises funds but also elevates your mission. Let's create a masterpiece in the arts and turn the page for LGBTQ+ organizations together -- because with Brian, every fundraising challenge meets its match with a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of humor.