Political and Nonprofit Fundraising Expertise
Comprehensive fundraising solutions from strategy to execution.
Services
Berger Hirschberg Strategies brings decades of experience working at the highest levels of political and nonprofit fundraising. We've been in the trenches and in the boardrooms. We've navigated crisis moments and celebrated landmark victories. This depth of experience allows us to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and craft strategies that work in the real world.
The Cross-Sector Advantage
Political relationships. Philanthropic reach. One integrated strategy.
Our Approach
We believe in customization. Every client is different, every challenge is unique, and cookie-cutter solutions don't work. We invest time in understanding your organization, your goals, your constraints, and your opportunities, then we build a strategy designed specifically for you.
We're not afraid to get our hands dirty. While some consultants stay at 30,000 feet, we're in the weeds with you—making calls, staffing events, coaching team members, and doing whatever it takes to achieve your objectives.
We stay engaged. Our goal isn't just to build a campaign, it's to build capacity. We transfer knowledge, develop your team, and create systems that continue producing results long after our formal engagement ends.
Most importantly, we care. We choose our clients carefully because we want to work on campaigns and causes we believe in. When we're on your team, we're all in.
The Political Advantage
Our extensive work with elected officials and political campaigns creates a unique competitive advantage for all our clients. These relationships provide access to donors, influencers, and decision-makers that simply aren't available through traditional consulting channels. When we represent a nonprofit or capital campaign, we bring political relationships. When we work with candidates, we leverage philanthropic connections. This cross-pollination creates exponential value.
The Nonprofit Edge
We understand that nonprofit work requires more than fundraising—it requires mission alignment, stakeholder engagement, and strategic vision. We work with you to clarify your value proposition, identify your ideal supporters, and build development infrastructure that drives sustainable growth. From donor cultivation to board development to gala execution, we handle the full spectrum of nonprofit advancement.
"I've trusted Berger Hirschberg Strategies through four critical campaigns—my special election, my primary election, my general election, and now my re-election effort—and they've delivered every single time. Their ability to build and maintain relationships with donors in DC and nationwide is unmatched. They've consistently secured both individual contributions and PAC support that have been essential to our success. What sets them apart is their commitment to the long game—they're not just consultants who disappear after Election Day. They're true partners who have been with me from the beginning. Their expertise and dedication have been invaluable to me.”
Congressman Tom Suozzi
For Political Campaigns
National Fundraising Strategy & Execution
Washington, DC & PAC Strategy
Major Donor Development & Relations
National Bundler Programs
Digital Fundraising Revenue Growth
Fundraising Events & Activations, Tailored to Your Campaign
National Fundraising Trips
Call Time Coaching & Management
Finance Team Recruitment & Management
FEC Compliance & Guidance
Communications Between Elected Officials, Staff & Stakeholders
For Nonprofits Campaigns
Strategic Development Plan
Comprehensive Fundraising Programs
Major Gift Campaigns
Individual Donor Programs
Corporate & Foundation Relations
Special Event Planning & Execution
Board Development & Engagement
Donor Databases & CRM
Donor Stewardship Programs
For Capital Campaigns
Feasibility Studies & Campaign Planning
Campaign Branding & Messaging
Prospect Research & Analytics
Major Gift Strategy & Solicitation
Leadership Gift Cultivation
Volunteer Leadership Recruitment
Campaign Management & Execution