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Organizational Development

Building organizations donors trust—and fund.

​Donors invest in organizations they trust. At the heart of our approach lies a simple truth: fundraising challenges often stem not from the lack of donors but from organizational gaps.

Think of us as your strategic architects. We don’t just aim to raise funds; we help your organization assess its current state, identify growth opportunities, and build the infrastructure needed for lasting success. 

 

We are a team of Organizational Development and Major Gift Fundraising experts who have refined a model to deliver practical tools with measurable results to create a financially sustainable nonprofit.

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We help leaders strengthen the internal health of their organization so fundraising efforts are supported by clarity, alignment, and strong systems.

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Our work includes:

  • Fractional Vice President/Chief Development Officer without full-time overhead

  • Leadership and board alignment

  • Organizational assessments and change management 

  • Systems, structure, and role clarity

  • Culture and capacity building

  • Strategic planning connected to revenue growth​

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Best for:
Organizations experiencing growing pains, stalled momentum, or misalignment between mission and execution.

What Our Clients Say

D. Whalen, Director of Development, who partnered with MH Stern Group for nonprofit organizational development consulting.

D. Whalen, Director of Development

"Working with Marcus was a pivotal moment for our nonprofit. We were stuck in a cycle of underwhelming results with our fundraising. His ability to help us develop the organization while also streamlining a solicitation strategy gave us the confidence and clarity we needed to make bold asks. Within months, we secured multiple six-figure gifts that have completely transformed our capacity and impact.”
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