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Building Stronger Organizations.

Inspiring Greater Impact.

We partner with mission-driven organizations to solve advancement, engagement, marketing, and fundraising challenges through strategic advisory, data-informed decision-making, and hands-on implementation.

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Strong organizations create stronger relationships.

Shaff Fundraising Group was founded on a simple belief that stronger relationships, meaningful engagement, and lasting philanthropic impact are built through strong advancement organizations. Our work strengthens the strategy, insight, alignment, and organizational effectiveness that make them possible.

Today's organizations face increasing expectations from donors, alumni, grateful patients, volunteers, families, and communities.

Meeting those expectations requires more than successful fundraising and marketing campaigns.

It requires thoughtful strategy, meaningful engagement, and organizations aligned around a common vision.

That's where we help.

INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

Serving mission-driven organizations.

Our experience spans a wide range of organizations united by one common goal: creating greater impact through stronger relationships, meaningful engagement, and philanthropy.

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LATEST INSIGHTS

Ideas and strategies for today's advancement leaders.

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University Endowments: Strategy, Donor Engagement, and Long-Term Growth

University endowments shape more than financial stability. This piece explores how institutions can engage donors and build strategies that support both immediate impact and long-term growth.

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What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Fundraising: Preparing for 2025 and Beyond

Starting in 2026, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) allows non-itemizers to claim a charitable deduction of $1,000 (single) or $2,000 (married filing jointly). For mid-level donors who itemize, 2025 is a key year to maximize giving before the new rules take effect—creating a strategic opportunity for nonprofits to launch targeted end-of-year campaigns.

Annual Giving in Higher Education: Strategies That Actually Work

Annual giving today is about connection and strategy, not just volume. Shaff Fundraising Group outlines key tactics—like segmentation, multichannel outreach, and authentic storytelling—to help your program grow stronger and more effective.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Organizations trust SFG to help solve complex challenges and deliver measurable results.

SFG is a valued strategic partner who is helping the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center create a more data-driven approach to donor acquisition, engagement and retention. Brittany Shaff and her team are collaborative, responsive, and provide professional, clear and actionable recommendations. They are a pleasure to work with, and I always have complete confidence that they will execute efficiently and precisely.

- Pamela Butler, Executive Director of Development, The Schwarzman Animal Center

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