Hear from experts within the Golisano Foundation, Lollypop Farm and Empreinte Consulting on best practice approaches to researching, applying for and managing public and private grant funding. Panelists include: Erica Dayton, Executive Director – Golisano Foundation Gerianne Puskas – VP, Development & Communications – Lollypop Farm Pamela Ayers – Sr. Consultant, Grants Management – Empreinte […]
Unlocking the Power of Outsourced Grant Work: Enabling Small Community-Based Organizations Pamela L. Ayers, MSW | Sr. Director, Grants Management, Empreinte Consulting, LLC In today’s increasingly competitive funding landscape, small community-based organizations often find themselves grappling with limited resources and staff. Striving to create positive change in their local communities, these organizations face a […]
As Empreinte Consulting celebrates its 4th anniversary this month, we reflect on the incredible partnerships we have developed and the important missions we have supported. Empreinte’s business model is based on helping those who help others, and our team of Advisors work tirelessly to share our collective best practice expertise to advance the work of […]
Empreinte Consulting, LLC is pleased to welcome Betsy Steehler to the team as a Fundraising Consultant. Prior to joining Empreinte Consulting, LLC, Betsy spent nearly two decades leading successful annual giving programs for health systems, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and museums. She is passionate about helping organizations build their donor pipelines and uncover new prospects […]
By: Marc Misiurewicz, President & Founder, Empreinte Consulting, LLC At a time when every industry across the country is facing labor challenges, the tax-exempt sector is not immune to the demands employers are facing relating to hiring and retaining employees. Salary compression, shortage of qualified candidates and the evolving demands from employees to work remotely […]
Empreinte Consulting, LLC is pleased to welcome Roxanne Johnston to the team as a Fundraising Consultant and Interim Leadership. Roxanne joins the team with over 35 years of experience in fiscal and staff management, volunteer recruitment and motivation, and goal achievement. She is a leader and expert in areas of fundraising and development, alumni and […]
Empreinte Consulting, LLC is pleased to welcome Deborah Trimble to the team as a Fundraising Consultant. She holds a BA from American University and an MS in Fundraising Management from Columbia University. Deborah joins Empreinte Consulting with 14 years of nonprofit fundraising experience and has spent the last decade working for organizations in the New […]
Managing your data is a full-time job. Frankly, it’s probably several full-time jobs. No matter which database you have chosen, it is only as good as the information you put into it. We in the non-profit sector are driven by data, whether we realize it or not. Who are our donors, how much have they […]
During my decade-long tenure in Prospect Management perhaps one of the most frequent requests that I hear from Development staff is the cry for “more prospects”. All the prospects in the world will do no good if there is no system in place to organize, monitor, and track the work being done with them. So […]
Naples, FL – December 1, 2021 – At a time when charitable organizations and philanthropists need it most, Empreinte Consulting, LLC, a leader in philanthropic advisory services for nonprofits, philanthropists and corporations, will open a new office in Downtown Naples, Florida in December 2021. Empreinte has already developed partnerships in Southwest Florida to meet the […]
An interview with Marc Misiurewicz, President, Empriente Consulting, LLC by Nancy J. Snyder, CPA, Partner, The Bonadio Group Our firm has used Empriente as a consultant over the past few years to assist with our giving strategy. Last year I interviewed Marc to get his thoughts on the latest trends in fundraising. Given the continued […]
On December 24, 2010 Haiti suffered from a massively destructive earthquake. In the days that followed, newsfeeds across the globe shared heart-wrenching images of an aftermath which left an island of rubble, 220,000 people dead and 1,500,000 displaced. Over a few short months, more than $13 billion from charities and nations around the world poured […]
This article was written and produced by Nancy Synder, Partner at The Bonadio Group, and Marc Misiurewicz, President and Founder, Empreinte Consulting, LLC. Earlier this year, pre-pandemic if you can even remember back that far, our firm hired a consultant to look at the impact of our philanthropic activities. The consultant we hired was Rochester-based, Empreinte […]
Corporations and Foundations can have a profound impact on nonprofits through philanthropy. With all that is happening in the world today, this is a perfect time to build, reevaluate or expand philanthropic giving programs. Corporate philanthropy (corporate giving or corporate social responsibility) are becoming increasingly important—companies that haven’t given back in the past are taking […]
Empreinte Consulting, LLC is pleased to welcome Lauren Apt to the team as a Data and Prospect Management Consultant. Lauren specializes in analyzing and streamlining foundation operations, implementing best practices, strategizing database use, providing database management and training, and facilitating prospect management and research. Starting her career at the Pluta Cancer Center, Lauren progressed to […]
As fundraisers and nonprofit consultants, we have learned very valuable lessons from the COVID crisis. Nonprofits were under extremely trying circumstances as they attempted to quickly adapt their systems and programs and were forced to stretch their already limited resources and funding. As nonprofits continue to adapt to the ever-changing landscape, the question remains: what’s next? […]
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Empreinte Consulting provides strategic guidance and support on fundraising, charitable giving, and philanthropy programs for nonprofits by always staying abreast of current and relevant topics and industry news. With the COVID crisis impacting so many organizations, the CARES Act provides significant funding for governments, businesses, hospitals, schools, and […]
This is a unique time in our history as we are all adapting to a new way of living with COVID-19 in our communities. Nonprofit organizations are living in a world of uncertainty as they must cancel events and limit their interactions with donors. Philanthropic revenue is such a critical part of every nonprofit’s operational […]
Empreinte Consulting, LLC is pleased to welcome Pamela D. White to the team as a Fundraising Consultant. Pamela has been a nonprofit fundraiser for almost three decades. Starting in annual giving, her expertise crosses all areas of fundraising from event management, annual giving, major gifts and planned giving. Her thoughtful approach to engage donors in […]
December 2, 2019/mmisiurewicz There are several ways in which CEO’s and company executives look to increase their employee morale while retaining and attracting the best employees. One strategy to accomplish this goal that is often not fully developed is charitable giving. Companies spend a lot of time and money supporting nonprofit missions in their community […]
Empreinte Consulting, LLC is pleased to welcome Paul Spengler, Ph.D. to the team as a Consultant focused on grant writing and research. Bringing decades of grants experience, Paul offers a depth of insight and expertise in the development of winning grant applications. Paul has assisted numerous nonprofits to identify grant opportunities among local and national […]
Empreinte Consulting, LLC is pleased to welcome Jen Adams to the team as a Consultant focused on grant writing and research. Cultivated by fifteen years of grants experience, Jen offers a depth of insight and expertise in the development of winning grant applications. Jen has assisted numerous nonprofits to identify grant opportunities among local and national […]
By:Velvet SpicerAugust 2, 2019 Funding is the bane of many nonprofits’ existence, resulting in the added challenge of maximizing their impact on the community. A new consulting firm strives to alleviate that problem. Empreinte Consulting LLC was founded in October last year by Marc Misiurewicz, a 10-year veteran of development at University of Rochester and […]
Every day, leaders of nonprofit organizations struggle with the same question…where do I invest our resources knowing that we have a limited budget? No matter how large or small your nonprofit may be, this question rings true. This is especially challenging as you consider how to invest donor dollars in your organization. The need to […]
As an altruistic philanthropist, you look to have the greatest impact possible on the missions you care about most. Giving of yourself is one of the most important and intimate things you will do in life. When making the decision to give of yourself to advance important missions, you often consult your lawyer, accountant, and/or […]
How Can I Fundraise Effectively? Fundraising is often the foundation for many low- and non-profit organizations. It can be the difference between an entity thriving and folding. When done inefficiently, fundraising can be an utter waste of time and resources, but when done correctly, it can make all the difference. Here are five steps that […]
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