About Us

We are Contour Strategies.

We believe that well-crafted capital campaigns and annual funds are transformational for organizations and their donors when two elements are in harmony:

  1. The organization is committed to building authentic relationships with potential funders.

  2. The organization is disciplined to follow the path that lead to fundraising success.

This relational and disciplined pursuit is foundational to Contour Strategies' approach to fundraising. 

Leveraging our decades of fundraising experience, our strategists have fine-tuned a tailored fundraising approach that guides non-profits to realize their visions. Our experience, relentless pursuit of excellence and customized approach set us apart.

  • Guiding organizations to a fully funded vision so they can help communities flourish.

  • We believe a flourishing community means all people are welcomed, included and valued. At Contour Strategies we strive to create a community where different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are honored. We are passionate about creating a hospitable space that values diversity.

What People Are Saying

  • — Martin Farfan, President - Cathedral High School

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    Contour Strategies showed incredible grit advising us in coming up with a plan to reach our goal.

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  • — Hollen Frazier, President - All God's Children International

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    Working with Andy Sears over the past three years has provided AGCI the complete package -- solid development leadership, thorough staff training, amazing results, and a healthy dose of fun.

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  • — Mike Hogan, National Director of Church Mobilization - International Justice Mission

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    …36% growth rate over the previous year’s goal.

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  • — Lee Warnecke, Development Officer - University of Puget Sound (former Campaign Manager Kitsap Regional Library Foundation)

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    I can’t recommend highly enough the invaluable role Andy has played as a coach, mentor, and friend.

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