Let’s partner to grow your impact.

We know where you’re coming from. We’ve been there!

We met while leading a highly productive—and of course fun—advancement team of a non-profit museum in Ithaca, NY. We not only loved working together enhancing the museum’s reach and fundraising goals, but we were also highly effective. Together we have created and implemented successful social media strategies, organization-wide brand enhancements, websites, public relations and marketing strategies, digital and print publications. We’ve also led successful annual fund and capital campaigns, ran membership programs, influenced and managed leadership transitions, and so much more.

Through our years working with and for nonprofits, we’ve seen a lot, experienced a lot, and accomplished a lot. We’ve been there and want to help because we care about the work you do.

We’re passionate about delivering the highest quality work and collaborating to get results. Having authentic conversations and building trust are central to the way we work.

We understand that one size doesn’t fit all. Every organization is unique and so what we offer you is tailored to your organization. Using a thoughtful approach and a detailed plan, we have successfully navigated unique challenges and have come through the other side better than where we started. Let us help you do the same!

Chris Bissen

Meet Chris

Chris has over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit world, working in leadership roles in all things advancement, including fundraising, membership, communications, and more. She has met some remarkable people along the way, has learned a lot, and welcomes the opportunity to help organizations in their goals to improve and change lives. In her free time, Chris loves to spend time hiking at the beautiful parks, reading a good book, baking, and cycling up the challenging hills in the area.

Amy Gaulke

Meet Amy

Amy’s unique ability to blend creative vision with strategic insight has allowed her to drive impactful communications that engage audiences and support organizational growth.  She excels in website content creation, creative direction, brand development, and strategic communications. Amy has successfully applied her diverse skill set to the fields of development and fundraising, bringing an integrated approach to annual fund and capital campaigns. In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time exploring the surrounding area to learn about the uniqueness of the Finger Lakes while helping others connect to the many opportunities available.