Elevated Fundraising

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WHY CHOOSE ABOVE THE TREE LINE FUNDRASING?

Informed by over 100 years of collective experience in higher education and non-profit advancement, our consultants understand how to overcome obstacles to help our clients optimize fundraising success.

ELEVATE

Let’s face it, organizations of every size have inefficiencies, processes issues, skills gaps or organizational cultural barriers that can slow success. Our team is equipped with management expertise and tools to help you streamline the path to success with your donors.

STREAMLINE

No matter your budget, we have the skills and agility to deliver for you. We work together to create a scope of work and deliverables unique to your needs. 

RESULTS

We will achieve the results you need or we will return your fees.

GUARANTEE

steps to success

We know how to help you streamline your operations, focus on activities that produce high returns, and reduce costly work that does not drive results.

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Assessment

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Define scope, goals and milestones

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Enjoy an individualized plan with personalized support

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Celebrate improved results

Meet Your Fundraising Consultants

Chrissie Wais

Chrissie Wais is the Founder and CEO of Above the Tree Line, which she launched after 14 years serving in senior development roles in higher education advancement and non-profits. Above the Tree Line is built upon a simple philosophy...

Jason D. Tripp, CFP

Jason has been advising clients and donors for nearly 20 years in virtually all areas of financial literacy, and designing plans to accomplish financial goals. He started his professional career in small business consulting after graduating from Cornell University...

Kakwireiosta Hall

Kakwireiosta “gug-wee-lee-yoh-sda” (Reiosta) specializes in business development and project management. She has worked for Indigenous entrepreneurs in the United States, Canada, and in First Nation territories to further the economic…

Emilie F. Czupryna

Fundraising professional with four years' experience at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a complex public research university. Emilie was instrumental in building the leadership annual giving program at the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences...

Our Pledge And commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are not only committed to diversity, equity and inclusion internally. We have extensive experience helping clients improve diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) objectives on their teams, adopt inclusive development practices, rebuild trust with diverse donors who have been previously excluded, and fundraise for important DEI centered priorities.

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  • "I very much appreciate all of your time and insight. Above The Tree Line's passion and investment in our company absolutely fires me up! So excited to use Above The Tree Line Fundraising and continue to grow our business in this fast-paced environment."

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Above The tree line Fundraising offers you a complimentary custom assessment to help you meet your goals

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WHETHER YOU ARE CLIMBING A MOLE HILL OR A HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN RANGE, WE ARE HERE TO CLEAR THE PATH TO THE TREE LINE FOR YOU.

We know that some organizations may need a lead development officer to build their program, yet lack the budget to hire a full time contributor at the level needed to succeed. We have many generalists on the team, and are ready to step in and provide short or long term support.