Ā© McDonald Schaefer
McDonald Schaefer partners with nonprofits to raise more, operate efficiently, and achieve lasting impact. From capital campaigns to capacity building, we provide tailored solutions that empower your team and support your mission.
Transform Your Capital Campaign from Vision to Victory
At McDonald Schaefer, we help nonprofits of all kinds achieve more through our proven SmartRaiseĀ® fundraising strategy designed to reduce inefficiencies, optimize costs, and drive greater fundraising success. Whether youāre a school, food pantry, or health organization, our approach delivers measurable results. We focus on maximizing every dollar raised, streamlining operations, and improving donor engagement so your campaigns achieve their full potential.
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McDonald Schaefer primarily serves Wisconsin nonprofits with operating budgets of $500,000 or more.
OUR SERVICES
A SmartRaiseĀ® fundraising strategy capital campaign is a strategic, cost-effective approach to help nonprofits fund major projects from new facilities and expansions to endowment growth. Our proprietary SmartRaiseĀ® fundraising strategy combines process, leadership, and capacity to guide your team from concept to celebration, ensuring your campaign achieves its full potential.
With SmartRaiseĀ® fundraising strategy, your organization can raise millions, even tens of millions, to fund projects that expand your reach and multiply your impact. Whether itās building, renovating, or expanding facilities, our proven system helps you achieve the mission outcomes youāve been dreaming of.
Proven Success Across Nonprofits
Deep Industry Expertise
Diverse Professional Team
Results-Driven Excellence
We help nonprofits raise major gifts, improve gift efficiency and achieve lasting results. Our exclusive focus on capital campaigns, proven SmartRaiseĀ® fundraising strategy, and hands-on partnership ensure your fundraising goals become reality.
WHY CHOOSE US
ABOUT US
Experts in Campaign Success
At McDonald Schaefer, we help nonprofits raise more, operate more efficiently, and maximize their impact. With decades of experience in fundraising strategy and capital campaigns, we guide organizations through every step of their growth journey with tailored, results-driven solutions.
We also strengthen internal systems, leadership, and development capacity to ensure long-term success. Our approach combines expertise, innovation, and a deep understanding of each nonprofitās unique mission to empower teams and achieve sustainable, mission-driven growth.
Transform Your Vision Into Fundraising Results
Fill out the form to schedule your free discovery call. Weāll explore your goals, assess readiness, and share how our SmartRaiseĀ® fundraising strategy can help your nonprofit raise millions with no obligation and with expert insight tailored to you.
Fill out the form to schedule your free discovery call. Weāll explore your goals, assess readiness, and share how our SmartRaiseĀ® fundraising strategy can help your nonprofit raise millions with no obligation and with expert insight tailored to you.
Transform Your Vision Into Fundraising Results
SPECIAL OFFER
Take the first step toward your capital campaign success with zero obligation. Schedule a complimentary discovery call where we'll explore your vision, discuss your fundraising challenges, and determine if our SmartRaiseĀ® fundraising strategy is the right fit for your organization's goals.
TESTIMONIALS
Initial Consultation
Begin by providing us with some basic information through our user-friendly form.
Step 1
Campaign Planning
Set clear goals, recruit leaders, and design donor engagement strategies.
Step 2
Campaign Management
Oversee every aspect of your campaign to keep your team on track and focused.
Step 3
HOW IT WORKS
Feasibility Studies
Most successful capital campaigns start here. Our feasibility studies evaluate your organizationās readiness by answering key questions about leadership, donor prospects, and campaign infrastructure, setting a strong foundation for success.
Campaign Planning
We help you plan for success by defining achievable goals, recruiting the right leaders, crafting a compelling case for support, and building donor engagement strategies that drive results.
Campaign Management
Our team directs and manages every aspect of your capital campaign, from strategy and leadership coordination to donor outreach and progress tracking. With our proprietary management system, we ensure your campaign stays focused, efficient, and on track to reach your goals.
