About

Unlock the potential of your nonprofit with Brian Williams, the heart behind Dandelion Consulting - where vibrant fundraising strategies bloom! Specializing in the arts and LGBTQ+ sectors, Brian excels in nurturing nonprofits under $5M to grow their support networks.

 

His expertise? Cultivating board engagement and implementing innovative fundraising strategies that transform your passionate supporters into a thriving, loyal community.

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Brian has been working in the nonprofit sector since 2003 leading large and small fundraising departments and eventually serving as Executive Director.

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His career began at United Way of Metro Chicago where he led corporate partners, Deloitte, to raise $1M in Tocqueville Society ($10K+) and helping Northern Trust exceed $1M in Leadership Giving ($1K - $9,999) for the first time in the bank's history.

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While at United Way of Greater Kansas City, he identified and converted $440K from new and lapsed Tocqueville Society Members.

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He's worked for multiple smaller arts and LGBTQ organizations increasing individual giving by more than 30% with tailored donor acquisition and retention strategies and developing a culture of philanthropy.

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Brian's collaborative approach not only raises funds but also elevates your mission. Let's create a masterpiece in the arts and turn the page for LGBTQ+ organizations together -- because with Brian, every fundraising challenge meets its match with a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of humor.

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Let's talk today.

 

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