
About
We are an independent Swiss and UK-based advancement and global philanthropy consulting firm, specializing in services that draw on our extensive experience working with public and private universities, independent schools, healthcare systems, and nonprofit organizations. Our singular mission is to help our clients expand and enhance their fundraising capabilities, enabling them to secure the critical resources necessary to fulfill their institutional goals.
While we specialize in campaign management and the development of major and principal gift programs, our consulting expertise spans the full spectrum of advancement services.
We work in close partnership with your institution’s advancement team and key stakeholders, including presidents, chancellors, vice presidents, deans, board members, and foundation leaders. Together, we thoroughly analyze the challenges, opportunities, and barriers that may be limiting your fundraising potential.
We develop bespoke strategies and tactics that leverage your institution’s strengths while addressing potential risks. Our support extends through the entire execution phase, where we assist in crafting donor engagement strategies, refining operational protocols, honing messaging, optimizing organizational structures, leveraging digital platforms, and providing coaching and training for your team, academic leaders, and volunteers.
For those seeking innovative, expert, and impartial guidance, Advancement Plus is poised to be your strategic partner in achieving fundraising success.
“If your organisation is seeking to strengthen financial support from private donors, we would love to work with you. ”
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CEO
Gary brings over 15 years of full spectrum fundraising and advancement experience from public and private institutions. He has held lead positions in campaigns of up to $2.5B that exceeded goals. He has built globally recognised campaign and alumni programs from the ground up, held chief fundraiser positions addressing success needs and transition strategies, and developed productive teams at world-class institutions, including Cambridge University and the globally renowned International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland