This December, we’re skipping the pear tree and celebrating something far better: real fundraising wins.
Welcome to our 12 Days of Fundraising Wins — a quick look at the moments, milestones, and mission-moving successes that defined this year for our clients (and the sector). Think of it as a year-end highlight reel, sung slightly off-key but delivered with a lot of heart.
Ready to unwrap each one?
On the first day of fundraising,
we delivered 450 submissions to our 2025 clients — proposals, LOIs, reports, stewardship updates, and concept notes.
On the second day of fundraising,
a client celebrated a huge win: Washington School for Girls is about to close their multi-million-dollar capital campaign, and in January the girls move into their new facility.
On the third day of fundraising,
we leveled up Reading Is Fundamental from Prospect Sprint to Fired Up Grants — turning new prospects into real strategy and scores of new written submissions.
On the fourth day of fundraising,
our team delivered six workshops for the Adams County Health Department and their community partners.
On the fifth day of fundraising,
we celebrated a milestone: two Spark Point team members hit their 5-year anniversary.
On the sixth day of fundraising,
a proposal turned into a $2,500,000 award for a singular client of ours.
On the seventh day of fundraising,
donor engagement (and funding secured by our clients) soared, thanks to our thoughtful advising, meaningful stewardship, and fundraising best practices.
On the eighth day of fundraising,
we streamlined prospect research and outreach to under three months — for five different clients.
On the ninth day of fundraising,
an average of $30,000 per month was awarded by one of our grant writers.
On the tenth day of fundraising,
a client unlocked 700 individual donor prospects through a wealth screen — DC Environmental Film Festival’s strongest and most promising screen in years.
On the eleventh day of fundraising,
our research surfaced 100+ foundation and corporate prospects for clients across our portfolio.
On the twelfth day of fundraising,
we wrapped the year serving 15 clients, powered by 8 staff members and supported by 6 strategic partners.
Your Turn to Win in 2026
If this year proved anything, it’s that clarity, consistency, and strategy create momentum.
Whether you’re aiming to deepen donor relationships, expand your pipeline, or secure transformational funding, the right support makes all the difference.
Ready to make next year your strongest fundraising year yet?
Send us a message and we can start building your next 12 wins—starting today
Because your mission deserves a year-end highlight reel of its own.