where nonprofit leaders discover a holistic, meaningful and sustainable approach to advancing their mission.
 
 

our team

 
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We always stand close to the field; get our hands dirty; and have the hearts of explorers, confident in uncharted territory.

 
 

We are in the business of changing the world by redefining what it means to provide fundraising counsel in today’s nonprofit sector. With our partner organizations, we focus on the long-term implementation of a holistic, meaningful and sustainable approach to fundraising. We always stand close to the field; get our hands dirty; and have the hearts of explorers, confident in uncharted territory.

As the fundraising profession continues to mature, so must those to whom its leaders turn for guidance and encouragement. Navigating the messiness of an uncertain world cannot be accomplished by encouraging our partners to rely on short-term, tactical, channel-specific solutions. This means providing what is timely and appropriate and ensures that our partners are not repeatedly enlisting us to provide the same service.

 
 

Theresa Lee

Consultant Boston
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Killian Beeler

Consultant Waco, Texas
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Ryan Smiley

Consultant Indiana
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Michael Dixon

Managing Partner Chicago
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Laurel Teel

Consultant Birmingham
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Jason Lewis

Founder York, Pennsylvania
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Noah Gerding

Consultant Minneapolis
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Sonia SAlEh

Consultant New York City
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KeVIn MAHLER

Consultant Omaha, Nebraska
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Navigating the messiness of an uncertain world cannot be accomplished by encouraging our partners to rely on short-term, tactical, channel-specific solutions.

 
 

Being responsive requires a multi-disciplinary approach to building fundraising capacity. It demonstrates a desire for a fresh and innovative approach, a desire to be a part of a learning community associated with a reputable brand and a thriving consultancy. We are a new generation of trusted advisors, partnering with creators of organizations where fundraising thrives.

We partner with leaders who see fundraising not as an art or science but who approach fundraising by design. Our partner organizations see themselves as designers of meaningful experiences for those on both sides of the gift exchange. Our partners recognize that human connection and meaningful engagement are the makings of a thriving partnership.

 
 

Rather than fundraising as an art or science, we partner with those who see fundraising by design.

 
 

 
 
Responsive’s Consulting Network 2025

Responsive’s Consulting Network 2025

Want to join Responsive’s Team?

As a professional learning community, we are not in the business of quick fixes to address the short-term needs of organizations in crisis. And we are not self-proclaimed gurus who insist on the one best way. Rather than having all the answers, we facilitate processes that allow us all to learn and grow together.

Responsive is redefining what it means to provide fundraising counsel to today’s nonprofit leaders. Our goal is to expand our team to sixteen by 2025. To learn more, check out our manifesto here…