FUNDRAISING IS STRESSFUL
IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE.
Too many fundraisers spend their days chasing donors, patching workflows, juggling tools, and feeling like there’s never enough time. At Next River, we replace confusion with clarity, structure, and measurable results that bring focus back to what matters most — your mission.
DELIVER FUNDRAISING RESULTS
THAT MATTER:
Plan ahead instead of catching up
Increase donor retention and lifetime value
Deliver fundraising results that meet or exceed goals
Keep your team focused and motivated
STRATEGY. SYSTEMS. STORY.
We simplify the complexity of fundraising by aligning strategy, systems, and story. Whether you’re investing more in individual giving or looking to achieve better results from your donor base, Next River Fundraising Strategies helps every part of your fundraising program work together efficiently.
STRATEGY:
Data-driven planning that identifies opportunities, strengthens individual giving, and improves ROI.
SYSTEMS:
Efficient workflows and technology that reduce unnecessary expenses and save time each week.
STORY:
Messaging that inspires generosity and builds lasting relationships
TACTICAL IMPLEMENTATIONS:
• Donor segmentation and audience analysis

• Annual fund development and optimization

• Individual giving program strategy and execution

• Fundraising data and performance tracking

• Messaging and storytelling for appeals

• Process improvement and workflow design
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Many nonprofits operate in constant urgency mode, making it harder to build sustainable results. The challenge isn’t a lack of effort but fewer and harder-to-reach donors combined with stretched teams.
At Next River, we help organizations move from reaction to intention — building clarity, confidence, and systems that deliver consistent results and long-term relationships.
• Strengthen donor relationships and retention

• Improve appeal ROI and fundraising performance

• Reduce unnecessary expenses through smarter systems

• Build sustainable revenue, not burnout
A FUNDRAISING PARTNER, NOT JUST A CONSULTANT.
ASSESS:
We review your data, systems, goals, and gaps to identify growth opportunities.
ALIGN:
We build a clear, actionable plan that connects strategy, tools, and messaging.
ACTIVATE:
We execute, optimize, and measure performance — every step supported by your Next River Fundraising Strategies partner.
35 YEARS OF TURNING FUNDRAISING INTO RESULTS
With more than three decades of experience, Next River has helped nonprofits of all sizes — from local organizations to national programs — raise more while reducing stress for
fundraising teams.
Every recommendation is based on tested experience, not theory, and every outcome is measurable.
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WHERE THE SCIENCE & HEART OF FUNDRAISING CONVERGE
Founded by T. Clay Buck, CFRE, Next River Fundraising Strategies helps nonprofits build high-performing, sustainable fundraising programs. We bring together the science of data and the art of storytelling so fundraisers can raise more, feel confident, and build stronger donor relationships.