Experienced.
Practical.
In Your Corner.
I work with nonprofit leaders who are ready to grow their organization, sharpen their strategy, strengthen their leadership, and raise more funding for their mission.
✓ Practical advising for nonprofit leaders
✓ Full-service strategic planning
✓ Interim & fractional executive leadership
✓ Expert fundraising strategy
I’m Matthew Brantner, CFRE
I spent 16 years as the founding Executive Director of one of the most respected conservation organizations in Wisconsin, growing it from $5,300 and a single employee to nearly 150 staff and a $3.1 million operating budget.
Along the way, I've raised over $15 million in philanthropic support and navigated just about every challenge a growing nonprofit can face.
As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), I have met the profession's rigorous standard for knowledge, practice, and ethics in fundraising, a credential held by fewer than 8,200 professionals worldwide.
Today, I work with a small number of nonprofit leaders each year through Impact 9090, bringing my experience directly to organizations like yours.
How Can I help You?
I started Impact 9090 Consulting to be a resource for nonprofit leaders who need advice, a sounding board, help with fundraising, or when something just isn't right with their organization, and they can't quite figure out what. No matter what you're facing, I am pretty sure I've seen it, and I'm here to help.
Nonprofit Advising
Every nonprofit leader, no matter how experienced, faces moments where the path forward isn't clear.
I've been there and know it's not about having all the answers. It's about having someone in your corner who has seen a lot, asks good questions, and can help you find your way.
Project or retainer-based advising can help with a wide range of issues, including (but certainly not limited to):
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Relationships with your Board
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Staff challenges and restructuring
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Financial concerns
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Leadership succession planning
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Assessing your organization's overall health, culture, & team morale
Interim Executive Director
When your organization needs experienced leadership during a transition, I step in as your Interim Executive Director. I'll hit the ground running, stabilize your team, maintain confidence with the board and funders, and keep things moving until the right leader is in place.
Fundraising Services
Most nonprofit leaders know the feeling. Watching the mailbox for checks, worrying about payroll, wondering if the revenue will be there to keep your programs running.
As a CFRE with 20 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, I know that small changes in approach can make a big difference when you incorporate best practices into your fundraising.
Project or retainer-based fundraising services can help you:
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Send stronger appeal packages
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Develop a smarter overall donor strategy
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Write and manage grants
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Set up or optimize your donor CRM
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Launch a planned giving program
Strategic Planning
When the future feels uncertain, a traditional 3-5 year strategic plan can seem like a luxury. We offer a 12-18 month "survival plan" to help your organization navigate the immediate challenges in front of you - as well as traditional long-range strategic planning when the time is right.
All of the Above
If your organization needs a little of everything, or something that doesn't fit neatly into any one category, that's okay too. Most of my favorite engagements are a custom mix of services designed around exactly what you need, when you need it. Let's create something that works for you.
Testimonials
Get in Touch
If you're ready to explore what working together might look like, I'd welcome the conversation. Reach out by email, phone, or the contact form below.
I'll get back to you personally, and we can take it from there.
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