“We’ve had the privilege of working with Activist Consulting for several years, and their support in managing our donor database, Raiser’s Edge, has been nothing short of transformative. Their team has consistently gone above and beyond, providing not only superior technical expertise but also strategic insights that have helped us refine our donor data management processes.
From troubleshooting to custom reporting, they’ve ensured that our database operates smoothly and efficiently, allowing us to focus on what truly matters—building meaningful relationships with our donors and strengthening our mission. What stands out most is their dedication to our success. They take the time to understand our unique needs, offer thoughtful recommendations, and empower our team with the tools and knowledge to succeed long-term.
Thanks to their thorough, thoughtful, and highly strategic support, we have been able to improve our fundraising efforts, increase donor retention, and make data-driven decisions that align with our goals. Their expertise has been an invaluable asset to Carondelet High School, and we consider them an essential partner in our ongoing efforts to grow and nurture our philanthropic community.”
Lynne Kenny, Director of Philanthropy, Carondelet High School
“Activist Consulting has been providing Raiser’s Edge database consulting services for us for many years. Our consultant is incredibly responsive and has deep knowledge in the field. We are very happy with our relationship with Activist Consulting!”
Joanna Bargeron, Vice President
Ashesi University Foundation
“It has been a pleasure to work with Activist Consulting over the last two-and-a-half years, starting with surveying our database and making recommendations to simplify and make more coherent our campaigns, funds, appeals, and constituent code setup. Deanna has also been a great teacher; we’ve often shared my screen, so she can “teach me to fish”. We have also benefitted from using Activist to assist with data entry bubbles and couldn’t be more pleased with the competence and professionalism of the associate we worked with and the accuracy of the work performed. I’m pleased to highly recommend Activist Consulting.”
Chas Dreyfus, Bush School, Seattle
“Our office is more equipped now to handle the thank you letters, thanks to Activist! I really enjoy Deanna’s assistance because she has a real cool, joyful, down-to-earth personality and attitude. I hope we can work together again when the need arises.”
Jack Heemskerk, IT Director, Apostolate for Family Consecration
“In the world of resource development, your database is the foundation of your work. I’ve seen far too many fundraising professionals spend unnecessary time dealing with database management issues, like consistent gift processing, acknowledgement, and reporting, which are best left for highly trained professionals. Partnering with Activist Consulting is cost-effective and will allow you to focus your time and energy on what’s really important – developing the personal relationships necessary to fund your important work.”
John Vigo, Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, San Francisco, CA
“Deanna and the team at Activist Consulting breathed new life into our aging and increasingly more inaccurate Raiser’s Edge database and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Whether it was introducing best practices, training new staff, or cleaning up all of our dirty, mismanaged data, they’ve been able to increase our effectiveness with fundraising and giving our team a needed confidence with prospect research, gift entry, reporting, and the health of our database.”
Aaron Spence, West Catholic High School, Philadelphia
“Activist is not only accountable, hardworking, and clever in their solutions, but amiable, honest, and easy to work with. They feel like a part of the team from day one and give everyone confidence you can tackle the big projects successfully.
Chris Hanzeli, Western Dominican Province
“Activist Consulting’s work on our donor database is absolutely critical, providing the foundation our Community Foundation needs to make informed decisions every single day. Beyond their technical expertise, they are a true pleasure to work with, and the value they bring to our organization is immeasurable.”
Greg Giles, Fond du Lac Area Foundation, WI