A rare talent

“When it comes to working with development leaders and CEOs to effectively chart success, Andrea is a rare talent. She is strategic, optimistic, pragmatic, and whip-smart – we’ve found her counsel to be invaluable.”

Jennifer. Bell, Vice President of Development, Chicago Public Media WBEZ

We trust her wise counsel unconditionally

“Andrea has been an invaluable resource and superb strategist in shaping the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s campaign efforts; from her guidance in planning and developing our case statement through advising our campaign leadership team in our ongoing active campaign solicitation work. Her extensive direct fundraising experience and exceptional insight in the practical realities of implementing campaigns has proven to be a significant benefit and we continue to rely on her expertise and trust her wise counsel unconditionally.”

Dale Hedding, Vice President of Development, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Helped me build and launch a new fundraising initiative

“Andrea helped me build and launch a new fundraising initiative over a six-month period. She offered guidance on strategy and critical outcomes. But she also balanced that big picture with helpful details: thoughtful relationship building techniques and specific tools and best practices. She asked important questions and pushed me toward better answers. I highly endorse her development expertise.”

Ashley Sinnott, Midwest Development Director, Barack Obama Foundation

The most effective professional in this space I have ever met

“In a single presentation, Andrea gave our fundraising team a new and clear direction. Her combination of expertise, preparedness, and attentiveness collectively make her the most effective professional in this space I have ever met.”

John Gallo, CEO & Executive Director, Legal Aid Chicago

Most importantly…mindset!

“As a former Director of Institutional Advancement at a top independent school, I quickly became overwhelmed with the amount of work needed to guide my team through a large comprehensive campaign. Andrea coached me on everything from leadership development, setting goals and priorities, prospect management and most importantly...mindset!”

Guiding with grace

“Andrea has been an incredible asset to our campaign efforts, by creating easy to use systems, providing helpful information and planning, and guiding with grace. She’s an absolute gem.”