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Lindsay Simonds Consulting is trusted by:

$3.5 Billion Raised for Mission-Driven Work

Across New York, California, Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Pennsylvania, and beyond, we advance the nonprofit sector by forging more meaningful and long-lasting donor and volunteer relationships. Our collaborative, results-oriented approach has led to a significant impact of over $3.5 billion, demonstrating the power of partnership in driving change.

Case Studies

Real Stories

UMOM

UMOM urgently needed a structured Development Office, but the team was understaffed and missing foundational fundraising skills.

Problem: UMOM needed to expand its campus and services while strengthening fundraising capacity.

Solution: LSC guided, hired, and trained an entirely new development team, conducted a feasibility study to test community readiness, and launched a major campaign supported by extensive staff, board, and volunteer trainings.

Impact: Within three years, UMOM surpassed its campaign goal, opened new doors to serve clients, and increased funding opportunities for ongoing programs beyond the campaign’s capital needs.

American Prairie

This campaign marked the organization’s largest fundraising endeavor, EVER, and included land acquisition the size of Connecticut.

Problem: American Prairie sought to scale its bold vision of connecting 3.2 million acres to support a healthy prairie ecosystem, but needed a unified vision and fundraising strategy to match its ambitions.

Solution: LSC partnered with leadership to conduct an internal readiness assessment, align staff and board around shared goals, and create a compelling narrative that translated complex conservation priorities into an inspiring story. We also strengthened organizational capacity by supporting recruitment, training, and engagement of volunteer leadership.

Impact: The “Forever Wild” effort has propelled American Prairie’s conservation work forward, inspiring donors and partners while setting a new standard for large-scale ecosystem restoration.

City of Hope

From Walk for Hope to Major Gifts: Driving Philanthropy Across Every Channel at City of Hope

Problem: With an annual operating budget exceeding $3 billion, City of Hope is one of the nation’s leading cancer research and treatment centers. During a leadership transition, the institution needed to sustain fundraising momentum across its vast philanthropy enterprise while navigating ambitious goals and strict compliance standards.

Solution: LSC served as interim fundraising leadership, bringing new rigor and cadence to the department. We strengthened systems, coached staff, and advanced core revenue strategies including the Walk for Hope signature event, corporate engagement initiatives, and sponsor partnerships. We also enhanced the ambassador program, expanded third-party giving opportunities, and delivered HIPAA regulation training to ensure compliance across all fundraising activity.

Impact: With LSC’s guidance, City of Hope maintained philanthropic momentum through a critical transition, securing strong donor engagement across events, corporate partnerships, and major gifts. The department emerged with sharper systems, trained staff, and renewed confidence to continue driving transformational funding for life-saving research and patient care.

BUILD

From Boardroom to Classroom: Strengthening Leadership and Fundraising to Empower Young Changemakers

Problem: BUILD.org, a national nonprofit with a $25 million operating budget, empowers young people to become leaders and changemakers through entrepreneurship. As it sought to expand nationally, BUILD also needed stronger board engagement, refined fundraising systems, and a compelling philanthropic case to strengthen support locally.

Solution: LSC partnered with BUILD to strengthen governance and philanthropy at every level. We recruited and retained diverse board members, delivered training on high-value questions and network mapping, and coached the board to confidently embrace fundraising responsibilities. At the staff level, we provided interim fundraising leadership, refined the case for support, and aligned program strategy with a national fundraising campaign designed to expand BUILD’s reach.

Impact: With LSC’s support, BUILD launched a national campaign to raise more and expand further, energized its boardroom with confidence and clarity, and deepened donor engagement. The organization emerged with stronger systems, sharper messaging, and the leadership capacity to scale its programs and equip more young people to thrive.

Testimonials

"LSC was truly the secret sauce to our success. They brought a level of structure and rigor to our fundraising approach that completely transformed the way we operated. We followed their guidance like it was our playbook—and it worked. We exceeded our fundraising goal by $2 million.

LSC not only helped us design and implement a winning strategy, but also hired, onboarded, and trained the team I led. Their coaching helped us master every part of the fundraising process—from weekly activity reports and moves management to role playing solicitations and refining our language. We prepped thoroughly for every ask, including running ‘the meeting before the meeting.’

Because of LSC, I became a stronger leader and a more confident fundraiser. Our team became a high-performing machine, and the results speak for themselves."

— CHIEF DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING OFFICER, JVS SoCal

"We have been very impressed with them and the caliber of experience they bring. I think this work will pay dividends as we work closely alongside their team."

— CLIENT

"We're all drinking the hot pink, LSC Koolaid! Keep it coming!"

— EXECUTIVE LEADER, UMOM

"Lindsay is amazing. Best decision we made in getting her strategic guidance and support as I was getting up to speed and managing major issues on many fronts. Lindsay excels at developing empathetic strategies that engages long term donor loyalty. You'd be crazy not to hire her. "

— REGIONAL LEADER, BUILD

“I had the privilege of working with Lindsay Simonds and was impressed by her infectious enthusiasm, intelligence, and most of all, her commitment to the non-profits she served. The immeasurable impact she had on organizations like UCSF and the March of Dimes goes far beyond the funds she raised for these institutions. She is a true leader in the sense that she sets an example for others and generously supports and encourages everyone around her. I would love to work with Lindsay again and strongly encourage anyone who is considering a major fundraising initiative to do the same! ”

— BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SENIOR EXECUTIVE, CCS FUNDRAISING

“Lindsay Simonds is a strategic, conscientious, and results-oriented professional who understands, appreciates, and employs the power of collaboration and teamwork. Lindsay is adept at establishing and stewarding relationships with donors at all levels. Working with Lindsay on the $600M capital campaign to build the $1.5B UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay was an absolute pleasure.”

— DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE CAMPAIGN FOR UCSF MEDICAL CENTER

“Lindsay is excellent at building rapport and relationships. She is strategic, intelligent, experienced, knowledgeable, and quick on her feet. She listens well and is flexible when different ideas are presented to her. Lindsay is a good trainer and effective at overseeing and moving forward fundraising plans. She also is very pleasant and fun to have as a colleague or consultant. I highly recommend her!”

— VICE PRESIDENT - MAJOR, PRINCIPAL, AND PLANNED GIVING AT MARCH OF DIMES

“Lindsay is one of the most committed and dedicated fundraising professionals I have encountered in recent years. Her passion for helping nonprofits to develop their fundraising skills was quite obvious in a seminar workshop she spearheaded at the The Sanford Institute of Philanthropy | John F. Kennedy University. Her presentation was so well received that the seminar participants asked for another opportunity to meet and work with her. Lindsay is sharp and organized and she has the ability to convey and communicate clearly complex concepts and trends in fundraising. One of her outstanding strengths as a consultant is in helping nonprofits develop a thoughtful, step-by-step, robust fundraising plan. Lindsay and the company she works for, CCS, are huge resources for the nonprofit community in the San Francisco Bay Area Region. I look forward to engaging Lindsay in more professional development opportunities.”

— DIRECTOR, SANFORD INSTITUTE OF PHILANTHROPY AT JFK UNIVERSITY

“Lindsay possesses comprehensive skill sets in fundraising and campaign management. Her ability to anticipate needs and challenges positions her as a natural leader. Her professional demeanor and affable personality easily allow her to connect and present her ideas and make recommendations. She truly has a passion for fundraising and making the world a better place.”

— EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CCS FUNDRAISING