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SWAGGER 

Institute

Fundraising

Golden Rule fundraising is your answer to, ”How do I proceed with my fundraising efforts?” We will listen to your project, do the research and let you know what is out there for your organization!  With Krista’s experience in grant writing and fundraising, she will ensure she either provides the solution you need or direct you to the appropriate path.

Your cause, our priority:
Golden Rule Fundraising leading the way!

Fundraising.

Grant Writing.

Major Gifts.

What Sets Us Apart

Golden Rule Fundraising, a division of Swagger Institute, offers over 30 years of senior level fundraising experience with success in major and planned giving, grant administration, advisory boards, and volunteer relationships.

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We provide comprehensive, nonprofit organizational consulting. We will evaluate and assess your current practices, principles and organizational efficiencies and do one on one motivational coaching with each member of your professional staff. Krista and her team are trained in writing strategies including current data screening tools, creative descriptions, helpful talking points and diversity, equity and inclusion. With a 90% grant award rate, we're here to help elevate your mission.

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Notable Projects

$8 million for endowed professorships and chairs, WKU
 

$500,000 gift to create scholarship program, Public School System
 

$5 million planned gift for various WKU programs 
 

$300,000 corporate gift,  Engineering Industrial Partnership
 

$3 million gift, Foundry Christian Community Center Building
 

$1 million matching gift strategy, National Math and Science Initiative

Skillset 

Fundraising plan management

 

Advisory boards, campaign committees & focus groups

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Planned giving experience: trusts & charitable gifts

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Construction (new build/renovation campaigns)

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Presenting, speaking & training

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Fundraising plan management

 

Advisory boards, campaign committees & focus groups

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Planned giving experience: trusts & charitable gifts

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Construction (new build/renovation campaigns)

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Presenting, speaking & training

Education / Training

BA in Public Relations and Government

Western Kentucky University

Grant Writing for Professionals Certification

Grant Professionals Association

MPA (Master of Public Administration)

Western Kentucky University

Fundraising Management Coursework

Lillly School of Philanthropy at IUPUI

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Many small nonprofits operate on grant funds alone, implementing a comprehensive fundraising program could infuse resources into the organization that are much needed and can ensure long term success.

How can major gifts impact my nonprofit organization?

A fundraising campaign is successful based on whether or not your fundraising goal is reached. Krista will sit down with you and your key staff to discuss organization goals and needs in order to assess whether a campaign is what you need or if another route is more feasible.

How do you measure the success of a fundraising campaign?

We will always have a conversation with you about your needs, goals and the future of your organization. That consultation is free in order to be sure we are all on the same page and you will get what you need to take your nonprofit where it needs to go in order meet the needs of your constituents.

How do we decide if our nonprofit needs a fundraising campaign?

A word from our clients ...

"From the first time I met Krista until now, she has shown such great passion for excellence in everything she does.  With her guidance and support, we have seen  year-over-year increase in our major donor giving.  She displays a level of confidence unmatched in  her willingness to do things uncomfortable to most individuals.  I’ve seen Krista engage with a potential donor and show the other person honor regardless of the outcome.  She always has the vision in mind and works tirelessly to achieve the goal.  Another admirable quality I’ve witnessed in Krista is her unrelenting work ethic.  She is the epitome of dedication and hard work.  No challenge has ever seemed insurmountable to her, and she consistently goes above and beyond to achieve her goals."

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Terry Daniels

-Executive Director, The Foundry Christian Community Center

Having worked with Krista on local government grant funded projects, I found her work to be both professional and detail oriented.  She researched all aspects prior to presentation and assistance.  She followed through each process from the beginning to the end.  She is very knowledgeable in many areas and engages all available resources to see each project  come to fruition.

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Sherry Jones

-Barren County Fiscal Court Clerk

Having worked with Krista on local government grant funded projects, I found her work to be both professional and detail oriented.  She researched all aspects prior to presentation and assistance.  She followed through each process from the beginning to the end.  She is very knowledgeable in many areas and engages all available resources to see each project  come to fruition.

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Sherry Jones

-Barren County Fiscal Court Clerk

Krista is the ultimate professional and exceptional at building and maintaining relationships that cultivate and close major gifts.  She genuinely cares about the people she works with and the projects she works on.  She is also skilled and experienced in grant and proposal writing.  I would recommend Krista for fundraising initiatives at any organization.

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Jessica Carver

-Vice President, College Heights Foundation

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