Ever Forward. Upward with possibility.
More than 30 years of advancement leadership.
At Fifty8 Forward, we partner with higher education and nonprofit leaders during pivotal moments of growth and change.
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Whether launching a major campaign, cultivating transformational gifts, or navigating leadership transitions, we help align vision with strategy so institutions can move forward with confidence and clarity.
​What sets us apart is the rare combination of depth and humanity we bring to the work:
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Breadth and depth of experience. With 30 plus years across multiple institutions, we’ve done every part of the work — from frontline donor engagement to leading institution-wide campaigns.
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Authentic joy. We believe fundraising is transformational, not transactional. That passion infuses every engagement.
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Strategic alignment. We help leaders translate bold aspirations into fundraising priorities, donor strategies, and institutional momentum.
Strategic Services to move your philanthropy forward.
Campaign Counsel
From planning to launch to successful completion, we guide institutions through every stage of transformational fundraising campaigns.
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Principal Gift Strategy
We help boards, presidents, and advancement leaders cultivate, solicit, and steward principal-level gifts, while building programs that sustain success.
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Interim Leadership
We provide steady, experienced leadership during periods of transitions.
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Team & Organizational Assessment
Assess teams and structures while ensuring continuity and progress.
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Leadership Coaching
We work with major gift officers, advancement leaders, and vice presidents to strengthen donor relationships, build confidence, and accelerate growth.
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