Laura Rhodes - Certified Fund Raising Executive

Founder & Principal

Laura Rhodes, CFRE

Nonprofit Consultant | Speaker & Trainer

"HI, I'M LAURA! And I want to help you find more funders, win more grants and raise more money for your nonprofit. Are you ready?"

Laura Rhodes is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and fundraising trainer who has 20+ years of experience working with – and for – nonprofits.

Laura started her nonprofit career in development and communications. She later served as an interim executive director. As a volunteer, Laura has been a board member, board chair, marketing committee chair and resource development committee chair. And prior to starting her consulting business, Laura was a regional program officer with the American Express Foundation, which awarded $30 million to nonprofits each year.

Having been both a grantmaker and a fundraiser, Laura uses her unique perspective to help nonprofits find more funders, win more grants and raise more money for their cause.

Laura has helped nonprofits raise millions of dollars from grants, events, direct mail and workplace giving campaigns. She also provides prospect research and grant writing support for organizations that want to write their own grants.

She is a popular nonprofit conference speaker and has led workshops and trainings for nonprofit staff and boards across the U.S.

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What nonprofits say about Laura...

Working with Laura has been nothing short of transformative for our organization. Thanks to her exceptional grant writing expertise, we secured the largest grants we've ever received -- a milestone we couldn't have reached without her guidance.
We're beyond grateful for her partnership and can't recommend her highly enough to any organization serious about elevating their grant strategy and results.
Amy Schaer, Chief Executive Officer, Youth Homes

Laura is simply the gold standard! If you're fortunate enough to work with her, your nonprofit will be better off. And if you are the liaison with her, you will be rewarded personally as well. A stellar human being and an expert at her craft, bar none!
Mary Bryan, Co-Founder, Child Bridge

Working with Laura during our capital campaign was transformational. She knew how to get strong messaging across and secured a 7-figure grant that put us in the final stretch of our campaign! 10 out of 10 recommendation!
Steph Goble, Executive Director, Mountain Home Montana

When you are seeking a grantwriter who researches, consults and completes the work with collaboration and competency, ask for Laura Rhodes. During a time when nonprofits need competent and reasonable expert grantwriters/ consultants, we found the best in Laura.
Dr. Gladys Robinson, Executive Director, Piedmont Health Services

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Founder & Principal

Certifications & Professional Affiliations

What nonprofits say about Laura...

Featured Blog Post

5 Little Things That Will Make a Big Difference in Your Next Fundraising Appeal