At Palmetto Philanthropy, we consider ourselves to be the cultivators of positive change, donning the hat of fundraisers with unwavering enthusiasm and vision.We harbor a profound passion for nurturing the ever-evolving landscape of philanthropy, firmly believing in its potential to sculpt a brighter world stage.
Our essence is encapsulated in empowering the leaders of altruism—the nonprofit and fundraising professionals, equipping them with innovative tools to forge enduring, positive transformations.We stand steadfast in our commitment to foster growth, innovation, and resiliency in these changemakers, nurturing a future where philanthropy blooms in full grandeur.
Palmetto Philanthropy is guided by a team of experienced fundraising and non-profit professionals with approximately 167 years of combined service in the philanthropic sector. Collectively, we’ve led fundraising strategy and teams at thirteen higher education institutions, along with numerous non-profits in adult/pediatric healthcare and social service industries.
With years of results-oriented experience, Palmetto Philanthropy’s executive team has an established track record of successful campaign preparation and execution, providing contributions in multiple campaigns reaching over $9.5 billion. Prior to launching Palmetto Philanthropy, our team worked with and led approximately 200+ fundraisers and fundraising managers while personally raising over $1.25 billion in contributions.
In our consulting work, we have coached and trained over 150 fundraisers and fundraising leaders. Cumulatively, our coaching partnerships have yielded over $75M in dollars raised to date. In addition to fundraiser coaching, our firm is particularly dedicated to serving our clients through campaign counsel, major gift/corporate fundraising strategy and implementation, board training and equipping strategic planning, and more.
Our central focus is to maintain a value-driven and relationally-minded approach, specifically emphasizing providing tangible support to our partners. We strictly maintain a team-based approach, incorporating full-time consultants and accomplished practitioners, to ensure our partners receive our team’s full capability and unique skill sets.
How We Can Help
Structured Fundraising Coaching (Frontline and Manager)
Our coaching program is proven to accelerate prospect and donor movement, all while sharpening the approach and providing focus for the fundraiser. Coaching is built on two principles: empowerment and accountability.
Executive Leadership Optimization
Optimizing the assets and resources of your executive board and leadership to work in unison and not opposition.
Campaign Counsel
Our campaign counsel is both comprehensive and pragmatic. The backbone of a campaign is a combination of having the right prospects and donors and compelling organizational priorities. We will provide discernment, analysis and tools to help you exceed your campaign goals.
Fundraising Strategy & Implementation
Is everyone on your fundraising team aligned? Are your fundraising goals and tactics shared across the team? Through a comprehensive assessment, we can help you identify and resolve pain points that lead to a more effective, collaborative fundraising team.
The Fundraising Lab
Everything a fundraiser needs to be successful! This is our unique version of “fundraising in a box.”
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We’ve led fundraising strategy for units/schools in higher education, built and led regional, remote fundraising teams and led all fundraising efforts for a mid-size non profit. Combined, we’ve been a part of three comprehensive campaigns that total more than $3B. We’ve learned, produced and led at more than six institutions.
We take pride in having worked with over 150 fundraisers and fundraising leaders. Cumulatively, our partnerships have yielded over $56M in dollars raised to date.
When we are not working with our partners, we are enjoying life with our families in Greenville, South Carolina
Company Overview
Palmetto Philanthropy is guided by a team of experienced fundraising and non-profit professionals, with approximately 167 years of combined service in the philanthropic sector. Collectively, we’ve led fundraising strategy and teams at thirteen institutions of higher education, along with numerous non-profits in adult/pediatric healthcare and social service industries.
With years of results-oriented experience, Palmetto Philanthropy’s executive team has an established track record of successful campaign preparation and execution – providing contributions in multiple campaigns reaching over $9.5 billion. Prior to launching Palmetto Philanthropy, our team worked with and led approximately 200+ fundraisers and fundraising managers, while personally raising over $1.25 billion in contributions.
In our consulting work, we take pride in having coached and trained over 150 fundraisers and fundraising leaders. Cumulatively, our coaching partnerships have yielded over $75M in dollars raised to date. In addition to fundraiser coaching, our firm is particularly dedicated to serving our clients through campaign counsel, major gift/corporate fundraising strategy and implementation, board training and equipping, strategic planning, and more.
Our central focus is to maintain a value driven and relationally minded approach, with a specific emphasis on providing tangible support to our partners. We strictly maintain a team- based approach, which incorporates both full-time consultants and accomplished practitioners, to ensure our partners receive the full capability and unique skill sets of our team.
Structured Fundraising Coaching (Frontline and Manager)
Our coaching program is proven to accelerate prospect and donor movement, all while sharpening the approach and providing focus for the fundraiser. Coaching is built on two principles: empowerment and accountability.
Executive Leadership Optimization
Optimizing the assets and resources of your executive board and leadership to work in unison and not opposition.

LAUNCHED
LAUNCHED was created to propel your fundraising forward while keeping your costs low. As a monthly subscription model, we provide our unique and proven tools to accelerate your fundraising efforts. Created for organizations with limited budgets, staffing and previous fundraising experience - LAUNCHED will meet you where you are while not keeping you there.
Campaign Counsel
Our campaign counsel is both comprehensive and pragmatic. The backbone of a campaign is a combination of having the right prospects and donors and compelling organizational priorities. We will provide discernment, analysis and tools to help you exceed your campaign goals.
Fundraising Strategy & Implementation
Is everyone on your fundraising team aligned? Are your fundraising goals and tactics shared across the team? Through a comprehensive assessment, we can help you identify and resolve pain points that lead to a more effective, collaborative fundraising team.

Strategic Planning
Strategic planning processes can be a strength or stumbling block. We make it painless and productive.
Palmetto People
Looking for talent? Let us help. Our time spent training, coaching and developing fundraisers and fundraising leaders has allowed us to discern fundraising skillsets that are indispensable to fundraising roles. Our process is unique and proven.
The Fundraising Lab
Everything a fundraiser needs to be successful! This is our unique version of “fundraising in a box.”
BRIDGE
(For Aspiring Fundraisers & New Professionals)
Want to increase diversity among your staff? Need help identifying transferrable skills that lead to productive fundraisers? The BRIDGE provides formal training and candidate observations PRE-HIRE.
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