What is WISE Resource Development?
WISE Resource Development is a B-Corp certified fundraising strategy partner that’s all about transforming communities by empowering impactful nonprofits and their leaders. Since 2014, this team has been supporting nonprofits with tailored development expertise designed to advance missions and create lasting change. They don’t just offer cookie-cutter solutions — instead, they dive deep into each nonprofit’s unique needs, crafting strategies that really work.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
Here’s a quick snapshot of what WISE has achieved so far:
- 154+ nonprofits served
- $81M+ in funding raised
- 220+ funders engaged
These numbers tell a story of real impact — helping organizations not only survive but thrive in a competitive fundraising landscape.
Custom Strategies to Generate Funding
WISE builds custom strategies for nonprofits by assessing current practices and tailoring approaches for success. It’s not just about raising money; it’s about creating sustainable funding streams that align with each organization’s mission and goals. Whether it’s grant writing, donor cultivation, or strategic planning, WISE’s approach is hands-on and highly personalized.
Enhancing Nonprofit Teams
Beyond funding, WISE focuses on strengthening nonprofit teams through workshops, coaching, and talent recruitment. They help build a strong bench of skills and leadership capacity, ensuring organizations are equipped to handle growth and challenges. This means nonprofits don’t just get advice — they get empowered people ready to take action.
Building Long-Term Sustainability
WISE advises on operations and designs programs that satisfy funders and solidify an organization’s reputation as a reliable, impactful partner. By focusing on sustainability, they help nonprofits build a foundation that lasts, balancing mission-driven work with practical, operational excellence. It’s about creating programs that deliver real impact and keep funders coming back.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
WISE’s work aligns closely with these SDGs, focusing on social equity and justice while empowering nonprofits that tackle critical community issues.
Success Stories from Thriving Clients
Take Empowering the Masses (ETM), for example. Since partnering with WISE, ETM’s contributed revenue shot up by 450%. Their Executive Director now actively cultivates funders who are genuinely excited to support their mission — all thanks to WISE’s expert grant writing and strategic guidance.
Then there’s Bishop Arts Theatre Center (BATC), which came to WISE with strong community ties and a leader passionate about connections. WISE helped maximize their funder cultivation, sparking new relationships and reigniting old ones with just the right “push.”
And the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas (SVdP) took things further by applying the social determinants of health lens to showcase how their programs prevent homelessness and improve quality of life — a powerful narrative crafted with WISE’s support.
