Most nonprofits don't have a fundraising problem – they have a strategy problem. Burlingham Advisory helps nonprofit leaders and development professionals build the strategies, systems, and skills they need to grow their fundraising with confidence.
Schedule a Complimentary Discovery CallYou're responsible for the organization's financial sustainability, but fundraising may not be your background. Whether you're building a development program from the ground up or trying to break through a plateau – we help you lead fundraising with clarity and conviction.
You know fundraising, but you're looking for a strategic partner – someone who's been in the trenches and can help you sharpen your approach, navigate a tough donor landscape, and build the program your organization deserves.
We start with where you are and build a clear roadmap for where you want to go. That means assessing your current donor base, revenue mix, and fundraising infrastructure – then designing a strategy that's realistic, ambitious, and built around your organization's unique strengths. No generic frameworks. No one-size-fits-all playbooks.
There's a body of knowledge in nonprofit fundraising that too many organizations never access. We bring that knowledge directly to your team – from major donor cultivation and moves management to annual fund design, grant strategy, and board fundraising engagement. We help you build the practices that high-performing development teams use every day.
Sometimes you don't need a consultant – you need a thought partner. Fundraising coaching gives development staff and executive directors a regular space to work through real challenges: a stalled major donor, a board that won't engage, a campaign that isn't gaining traction. We work through it together, practically and specifically, so you leave every session with a clear next step.
I've been in the nonprofit sector since 2007 – as a founder, executive director, and fundraising leader. I've raised over $20 million from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities, and I've navigated the full range of fundraising challenges that nonprofit leaders face at every stage of growth.
I know what it's like to build a donor program with limited staff, limited time, and a board that's still learning its fundraising role. And I know what it takes to break through.
That's what I bring to every client engagement.
"Aragon is one of those people whose impact on you lasts for a lifetime. He's someone who pushes you to achieve greater heights."
"What makes Aragon stand out is his ability to help busy executives create order from the chaos of leadership – breaking complex challenges into clear steps and maintaining accountability through structured check-ins."
"Aragon brings genuine sincerity and selflessness to his coaching practice and creates an environment where it's safe to be open about your challenges while staying focused on actionable solutions."
Let's start with a conversation about where you are and where you want to go.
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