Adriana Martin Consulting believes genuine and strategic relationship building is the foundation to any successful development program. Let us be a part of your organization's journey and reach your highest potential, together.
Meet the Founder
Adriana Martin is the founder and lead consultant at Adriana Martin Consulting. Adriana brings over 10 years of development experience including strategic planning, campaign counsel, annual fund campaign development, major gifts campaign work, donor relations strategy, and coaching of development professionals, board members, and organizational leadership.
When asked what she loves about this work Adriana said, “What I enjoy most is seeing my client succeed and coaching them on their journey to success. Whether it be a major gifts campaign, annual fundraising initiative, capital campaign preparation or leadership transition support, my goal is to ensure each client meets their goals through strategic planning, critical thinking, genuine relationship building and the courage to go outside their comfort zone to reach their greatest potential and beyond.”
Services
Campaign Counsel
Whether our client is looking to streamline their annual fund, build out a new event, or launch a capital campaign, Adriana Martin Consulting will provide expert guidance and recommendations from campaign timelines, to goal setting, donor stewardship, community engagement and more. Each step of the process will be unique to the client, utilizing data driven strategies to build genuine and strategic relationships.
Professional Coaching
Development Staff Retreats
From coaching a development professional who is beginning their development career journey, to empowering Development Directors to lead their team to their highest potential, Adriana Martin Consulting will guide professional development coaching sessions to allow each client to perform at their highest potential and hit their personal growth milestones while simultaneously achieving organizational goals.
Collaboration is key to the strength of any development team. During one of Adriana Martin Consulting’s Development Retreats clients have the opportunity to examine team strengths and how to compliment one another, review the fundraising basics or discuss strategies to truly uplevel the organization’s development work. Retreat agendas and length will be decided on with the client to ensure a retreat that will best serve the client’s needs.
Campaign Readiness Assessment and Feasibility Study
Launching a new campaign is monumental for a community. Adriana Martin Consulting will assess current giving strategies and trends within the organization and community, review the proposed vision and plan, test the concept with key community members and provide guidance on how best to move forward in order to see the client’s campaign vision and goals come to life.
Previous Work
Adriana Martin Consulting has partnered with 6 independent schools in the Greater Seattle Area, multiple non profits and provided one on one professional coaching for numerous development professionals since launching Adriana Martin Consulting in 2021.
This work includes annual fund campaign planning, major gifts campaign strategy and execution, development staff and head of school coaching for relationship building and major gift solicitation, feasibility study development and execution and board education in development.
Each client we have partnered with has met or exceeded their campaign goals, seen an increase in average gift size or an increase in participation and number of donors.
What People Are Saying About Adriana Martin Consulting
“Adriana understands the intricacies of getting to know the individual donors and how critical thoughtful relationship building is to fundraising. Because Adriana has a deep understanding of relationship building and strategy, she was able to educate our team and coach us on how to best connect with donors to build fruitful relationships that produce impactful gifts for our organization.”
— Katie Gambill, Director of Development
As a Board of Trustees Member I had the pleasure of working with Adriana for years. Although I’ve always understood my role as a trustee well, there were always years where “more” was needed for a campaign. …Adriana was always very effective in approaching trustees, and engaging with us in a way that clearly articulated the needs of the Society and our role as Board Members to achieve the goals of the organization.
— Scott Noe, Board Member
“Adriana was an invaluable partner to the PTSA during a difficult year when we produced our largest fundraiser... From the start, she jumped in asking great questions to understand our need and quickly put together a work plan to help us deliver a community-centered, engaging event to make significant progress towards our fundraising goals. Specifically, Adriana offered messaging to acquire and engage community members in the lead up to the event, timelines and tactics to inspire giving. She offered creative ideas and messaging that resulted in a compelling and streamlined program and to demonstrate gratitude and boost giving post event. Her positivity, proactive communications, creative ideas, deliverables and follow-through were exceptional…. I only wish we’d brought her onboard sooner!”
— Sarah Kaiser, PTSA President