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Building Sustainable Funding for the Work That Matters Most

Your community’s support is closer than you think. Let’s explore what’s possible when your organization has the tools to connect with supporters who already believe in your mission.

Whether you’re launching your first digital campaign or ready to scale beyond traditional funding, there’s a path forward that honors your culture, respects your context, and builds lasting relationships with the people who care most about your cause.

What's Blocking Your Fundraising?

A global check-in on the real challenges facing nonprofits today—from shrinking budgets to broken digital tools. Whether you’re fundraising in the Global South or supporting orgs as a consultant, take 5 minutes to share what’s getting in your way. Your insights will shape tools, trainings, and strategies built on reality—not assumptions.

Latest Thinking

Facebook Fundraising + the Global South

Meta is letting down its global userbase and not living up to its potential.

The Rise of Giving in the Global South

An Emerging Gifts Analysis of CAF’s World Giving Index

The Future Of Philanthropy Is In The Global South

Is the humanitarian sector taking notice?

Read more and subscribe at emerginggifts.substack.com

Collaborations >>

"Shannon possesses a diverse skill set, excelling in the realm of digital fundraising. Her leadership approach centers around empowering individuals, fostering a collaborative environment. I found our brainstorming sessions to be highly productive, as we explored innovative ideas and strategies to achieve our shared objective of raising funds for children in need."

"Shannon was a great support to our team on a number of key projects in the digital fundraising space. Her innovative mindset helped us to find new solutions to challenges in our strategy and helped us level-up our digital-first approach. Shannon’s can-do, collaborative spirit is infectious and brought enthusiasm and fun to our projects together. Working with Shannon has been a total pleasure."

"One of the rarest things in the sector of digital marketing is to have someone who is willing to pick up long term battles, without having a bias to show quick wins. Shannon is someone who will look for solving key problems, regardless of how hard they are. It has been a great experience working with her and I would always love to work with her."

"I highly recommend Shannon – she’s not only a pro at digital fundraising, but also a fantastic colleague. Her ability to work with a diverse group of teams has led to some great results, and she’s always open to new ideas and collaboration. On top of her skills, she’s just a really enjoyable person to work with, bringing positive energy and kindness to every project. Any team would be lucky to have her."

"I can't believe you made a presentation on digital data collection fun."

Ready to Explore What's Possible?

Every organization’s journey is unique. Whether you’re just starting to explore digital fundraising or ready to take your existing programs to the next level, we believe in meeting you exactly where you are.

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No sales pitch, no pressure. Just an honest conversation about your goals, challenges, and what success looks like for your organization.

Explore The Approach

Learn more about how we work together to build digital fundraising programs that honor your culture and grow with your community.

P.S. Whether you’re in Bangkok, Barcelona, or Birmingham, whether you’re managing a million-dollar budget or wondering how to afford your next campaign, there’s a path forward. Let’s find it together.