Hands-On Problem Solving
For Small Fundraising Teams

Fundraising training, coaching, strategy development,
and implementation for small and mighty teams

What GoalBusters Delivers

At GoalBusters, fundraising is not about money. Yes, money is involved, and we help our clients raise money so they can do good things with the resources they have. But fundamentally, the charitable sector must make the world a better place and lift up the people and beings living in it.

Fundraising is not about “shoveling coal into a machine.” It’s about the root of the word philanthropy: it means love of humankind.

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GoalBusters Services

You have far too much to do when it comes to fundraising. Perhaps you have a small team and big goals. Maybe your team is enthusiastic, but not very seasoned in the fundraising areas where you need the most help. We can help.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help small and mighty fundraising teams find their path to making a big impact.

Hands-on Services

Sometimes you don’t need someone to tell you how to do something. You need someone to do it. A select number of clients receive interim or ongoing fractional staffing for development, including onsite and remote management.

Here’s what our clients and friends say about working with GoalBusters.

From the onset, GoalBusters took the time to understand our unique culture and view of philanthropy to help us create a mission and strategic plan. Our partnership has exceeded two decades and will continue into the future as they know us well and their work has helped us to grow and prosper.

Dr. LuAnn Leonard, Executive Director (retired), Hopi Education Endowment Fund

Alice and Jim are the "A" Team -- my confidence in them is such that when a client in Poland asked for a recommendation for specialized training I quickly said: "GoalBusters. Alice Ferris and Jim Anderson." My reputation in Poland was elevated to new heights by what Jim and Alice gave to them: knowledge, interaction, joy, guidance and teamwork. I am so enriched by knowing them and enjoy their spirit, humor, determination and integrity. When I recommend them, or work directly with Jim and/or Alice, I am assured that it will be a good experience for the clients.

Kay Sprinkel Grace, Principal, Transforming Philanthropy

From the onset, GoalBusters took the time to understand our unique culture and view of philanthropy to help us create a mission and strategic plan. Our partnership has exceeded two decades and will continue into the future as they know us well and their work has helped us to grow and prosper.

Dr. LuAnn Leonard, Executive Director (retired), Hopi Education Endowment Fund

Alice and Jim are the "A" Team -- my confidence in them is such that when a client in Poland asked for a recommendation for specialized training I quickly said: "GoalBusters. Alice Ferris and Jim Anderson." My reputation in Poland was elevated to new heights by what Jim and Alice gave to them: knowledge, interaction, joy, guidance and teamwork. I am so enriched by knowing them and enjoy their spirit, humor, determination and integrity. When I recommend them, or work directly with Jim and/or Alice, I am assured that it will be a good experience for the clients.

Kay Sprinkel Grace, Principal, Transforming Philanthropy