Get educational fundraising expertise that’s a perfect match for your needs
With my support, you’ll make the most powerful contribution to educational equity possible. Together, we’ll realize your organization’s vision for a better world.
~Janelle Blakely, Chief Advancement Officer, Rainier Scholars
“Katie’s done all the fundraising jobs, and she understands what it takes to be successful. She’s empowering and uplifting—and genuinely cares and is interested in you as a person, not just as a client.”
Get support from a pro who knows how it’s done
I’ve been in shoes much like your own, leading fundraising teams in-house at Santa Clara University and the University of Oregon. I also served as a frontline major gifts officer at Stanford and Yale.
When I launched Anne Allan Group, I wanted to bring my “big school” fundraising expertise to smaller educational institutions.
Small- to mid-sized organizations may have fewer resources than huge ones–-but the same fundraising principles apply.
As a consultant, I’ve developed a process to bring clarity, consensus, and consistent momentum to every stage—and to ensure that you’ll be celebrating its impact for years to come.
Since becoming an independent fundraising consultant, I’ve helped the following institutions make an impact: Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School, Loyola Marymount University, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Rainier Scholars, Saint Martin’s University, West Valley Community College, Mission Community College, Western Oregon University, Woodland School, and more.
You’ll get all aspects of your campaign managed from start to finish
These could include:
collaborating with your planning committee to create a campaign plan
interviewing key stakeholders to assess feasibility
creating a detailed budget with well-defined priorities
preparing reports, presentations, and marketing materials
bringing in experts for specialized work in areas such as prospect research and planned giving.
Your specific needs will determine what’s included in the package.
~Nicholas Mirkovich, Director of Development, Santa Clara University
“Katie Rohrer is a special leader, motivator and communicator. She possesses the rare ability to connect on a genuine level with her colleagues, doing so thoughtfully and with positivity. At Santa Clara University, Katie created an exceptional work environment.”
I’ll hand you a straightforward map and guide you along your way
Hi, I’m Katie Rohrer! I plan and manage successful fundraising campaigns for universities, colleges, and independent high schools, drawing on a decade of experience in Catholic education and 20+ years of in-house fundraising. I regularly beat my fundraising goals (by a lot).
I’m a strategic thinker, operationally-minded, and I love to guide teams across their fundraising finish line.
You can be assured that I’ll always be direct about how your goal can realistically be reached in a way that aligns with your strategic plans!
Together, we’ll provide pathways for educational equity, making sure that resources are not a barrier to the greatest societal good.
What’s better than that?!
Highlights of my university fundraising career:
For over six years, I led the Santa Clara University Office of Development with a staff of 85 people during the $1B Innovating with a Mission campaign. Average annual fundraising during my tenure came in at double-to-triple pre-campaign levels.
I created and oversaw the business school’s portion of the University of Oregon’s comprehensive campaign. We were able to expand funding for Centers of Excellence, grow the business school’s Portland programs and facilities, and increase seed funding for the development of a new Sports Product Marketing program.
I also served as an extremely active and productive field major gifts and principal gifts officer for Stanford and Yale during multi-billion-dollar campaigns.
Ready for a nuts-and-bolts plan to achieve your goals?
I can help in many aspects of fundraising, such as:
Campaign consulting
Major and principal gift fundraising
Coaching for development officers and leaders
Operational audits and resource planning