Claremont is the place where leaders in fundraising come to build alignment.

We equip leaders in fundraising for their ascent.

Leaders in fundraising who know how to build alignment launch unprecedented campaigns.

The returns are measured in dollars, energy, and trust that foster uncommon cultures. 

We do this by:

Elevating

We raise sights to make things happen.

Energizing

We revitalize a sense of possibility.

Empowering

We give leaders confidence for the climb.

We do philanthropy differently.

At Claremont, philanthropy is more than raising money.  It’s about real, authentic, human relationships that align purpose, vision and values for unprecedented campaigns.

Done masterfully, fundraising creates an energy all its own.

We call this people-powered philanthropy. 

  • Elizabeth, and now Claremont, has been our trusted partner for more than a decade.  We are on our second climb to another fundraising summit.  The energy is palpable. 

    -Chief Advancement Officer, Northeast day school

  • Elizabeth has been with us since the beginning of this campaign, first leading  a campaign planning study.  She continues to provide counsel to University leadership and strategy for top prospects. 


    -Senior Vice President, Northeast private university.

  • Claremont is a critical part of our integrated planned process as we prepare our School for a campaign.  We value the range of expertise from pipeline analysis to Board development. 

    -Chief Advancement Officer, New England boarding school.     

  • Elizabeth is creative, process oriented, and strategic, a rare combination. Her counsel illuminates a pathway forward I would have never thought of alone.”

    -Chief Development Officer, national nonprofit organization

  • “With one powerful and unexpected question, I embarked on an accelerated career ascent.  It was the eye opener that I didn’t know I needed.”

    -Fundraiser, Researcher, Podcaster

The best climbers take what they learn, put it to use, and make it their own. Here are insights to get you started. 

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Why claremont?
Why claremont?

A few years back I realized that I was not clear of seeing and I was not clear of hearing in my career. I did not always “see” what so obviously appeared before me. I did not always “hear” what my authentic self whispered to me. I deflected. I powered through. I put on my suit of armor. Every day. I did not “hear” until the volume became an uncomfortable level. One day my authentic self screamed, “it’s time.” It was (finally) time to align my actions with my values.

Then came the climb.

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Not All Business is Good Business
Not All Business is Good Business

I recently asked the founder of a consulting firm what business they turn down. This question was met with a surprised look and a lengthy pause. When the founder responded I heard through an exhale “oh boy, I need to say no more often.”

I am a leader who says no to business.

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The Aftermath
The Aftermath

Someone recently said to me, “I can’t wait to see what you’ve been planning during the aftermath.”

By aftermath, they meant the period of time following my transition out of a company where I spent almost 22 years of my 32-year career.

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Working With a Founder? Six Strategies for a Smooth Climb.
Working With a Founder? Six Strategies for a Smooth Climb.

Anyone who has worked directly with the founder of an organization knows one thing. Founders are passionate, visionary, and driven. They set their sights on the horizon while maintaining focus on what's right before them.

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