Capstone Fundraising Strategists
NEW offer!
Elevate Your Fundraising: Personalized Coaching with Capstone CEO, Dr. James A. Johnson
Find Your Growth
Capstone Fundraising Strategists can give your organization a stronger board, more confident fundraising staff, and proven fundraising strategies that will increase your gifts and put a CAPSTONE on your campaign!
35+
Major Campaigns
35
Years of Experience
$1+
Billion in Funds Raised
Empowering Non-Profits
Comprehensive Guidance For Fundraising Campaigns and Major Projects
We will help your organization have a very smooth and successful campaign. Capstone Fundraising Strategists can assist with any or all of your campaign elements including:
Feasibility Interviews
CASE Statement
Publicity Creation
Volunteer, Staff, and Board Training
How to Triple Event Donations
Proven Ask Techniques
Campaign Readiness Studies
Strengthen Your Current Strategies
About Capstone Fundraising
Who We Are & What We Do
35+
Major Campaigns
35
Years of Experience
$1+
Billion in Funds Raised
Capstone Fundraising Strategists is a boutique strategy and business consulting company established in Chattanooga, TN in April 2022. The company is based on the belief that the key elements that drive growth, performance and the delivery of value to organizations lies in strategy and analytics.
Whether your project requires an individual strategist or a team of fundraising professionals, Capstone Fundraising Strategists has assembled a staff of America’s top fundraising experts from across the country. Your organization will not receive a cookie-cut approach but unique, customized deliverables from targeting your own objectives, facilitating your team no matter how diverse, to identifying the strategist(s) for a perfect and most productive fit. Learn more about Capstone Fundraising →
Pre-Campaign Planning & Strategic Actions
Capstone Fundraising Strategists will help you prepare to launch your campaign. The first step is often the hardest. Let us get you ready to “Go For It!” and put a CAPSTONE on your goal!
Training forFundraisers
Train your campaign troops to have courage and confidence to make the right ask and move your donors to larger gifts.
FeasibilityStudies
Make sure you are ready to start the most productive Campaign. Also, we can test if this is the right goal, right time, and right strategy for a successful campaign.
CampaignCounsel
Our team of highly experienced campaign advisers will hold your hand and guide you through any part of your campaign.
Assistance Cultivating and Asking for Major Gifts
Your campaign will depend on asking many donors for the largest gift your organization has asked them for. Our major gift professionals are nationally recognized for asking for and coaching others how to make major requests.
Let's Talk!
Unlock the full potential of your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts with a personalized coaching call with Capstone CEO/Founder, Dr. James A. Johnson.
With 35+ years of experience guiding organizations to exceed their fundraising goals, Dr. Johnson offers strategic, actionable insights tailored to your unique challenges and opportunities. Whether you are launching a capital campaign, strengthening donor relationships, or refining your development strategy, this live, interactive, 6‑hour session will equip you with the tools and confidence to lead with impact. Book your coaching call today and take the next step toward fundraising success.
What Others Are Saying
"Dr. Johnson is one of our principal consultants and among our most requested coaches. His communication skills and unlimited knowledge of fundraising is at the top of our industry"
Jerry Panas
Jerold Panas, Linzy and Partners
Founder, Institute for Charitable Giving
Author of the two best selling books on fundraising, “Mega Gifts” and “Asking”
Founder, Institute for Charitable Giving
Author of the two best selling books on fundraising, “Mega Gifts” and “Asking”
About The Books
James A. Johnson is a renowned author and a respected authority in fundraising and leadership development. With a rich and diverse background, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his written works, benefiting professionals and aspiring leaders alike.
Through his two books, “Learn More, Do More, Become More, Be A Leader” & “Moves Management Fundraising”, James A. Johnson provides readers with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in fundraising and leadership. His works are not only informative but also empowering, making them essential reads for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields.
