Reasons Clients Trust Us with What Matters Most
A Proven Partner for Campaigns, Causes, and Capital
Successes
Every engagement we take on is a reflection of who we are. Over more than two decades, we've built our reputation on a simple principle: deliver exceptional results for clients whose work we believe in.
Here's what sets us apart:
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Track Record
Nearly $2 billion raised over 25 years for campaigns, causes, and capital projects
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Access
Unparalleled relationships with elected officials, major donors, and philanthropic leaders nationwide
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Expertise
Dual mastery of political and nonprofit fundraising creates unique advantages for every client
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Customization
No cookie-cutter approaches—every strategy is tailored to your specific situation
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Commitment
We stay engaged beyond the contract, building capacity that produces lasting results
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Integrity
We maintain the highest ethical standards and choose clients whose missions we believe in
Carrie Rodamaker
Executive Director
Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center
“Working with Berger Hirschberg Strategies on our capital campaign has been transformative for our organization. From the initial planning stages through feasibility studies and into our silent phase, they've brought both strategic expertise and genuine care for our mission. They didn't just hand us a template; they took the time to understand our organization deeply and helped us craft a compelling case for support that resonates with donors. Their guidance extended beyond fundraising to include navigating complex financing agreements with our partner organization, ensuring we had a solid foundation for the entire campaign and beyond. Their relationships with high-net-worth philanthropists have opened doors we never could have opened on our own. As we approach our public launch, I'm confident we'll reach our goals because we have true partners who are as invested in our success as we are. We love working with the entire team. They are brilliant.”
Phyllis M. Hill
Founder & Executive Lead
Black Southern Women's Collaborative
“What sets BHS apart is that they get it. They understand that fundraising for Black women's leadership isn't just about the ask—it's about storytelling, relationship-building, and creating systems that honor our work. From strategy development to CRM implementation to coaching me through high-stakes donor conversations, they've been invaluable partners. They've helped us build a sustainable fundraising operation that matches the caliber and importance of our mission to empower Black women executive directors throughout the South."
Marty Stuart
Founder
Congress of Country Music
“BHS helped develop the overall strategic plan for the campaign, which included building development systems and a clear roadmap for success. Instead of a "one-size-fits-all" approach, BHS tailored the message to different donor types, from major individual philanthropists to foundations and corporations. This strategic approach involved emphasizing the project's broad impact, including its endorsement by entities like the Grammy Museum and the Smithsonian, to build credibility and secure funding. The firm utilized its vast national network of high-profile donors and relationships to facilitate introductions and major gifts, a key strength of the firm. BHS was involved in putting together the necessary marketing materials and refining the sales pitch to effectively communicate the value and vision of the Congress of Country Music to potential funders."
Wesley Bell
United States Representative
“Berger Hirschberg Strategies was instrumental in helping me achieve what once seemed impossible. From the earliest days of my campaign, they didn't just raise money; they believed in our vision and worked tirelessly to build a national network of supporters who shared that belief. Their strategic guidance on fundraising helped me navigate the complexities of a congressional race with confidence. They introduced me to donors across the country, secured crucial PAC support, and provided the kind of seasoned advice that can only come from people who truly understand how to win. I'm honored to serve in Congress today, and I couldn't have gotten here without their partnership and dedication."
Political Campaigns
Governor Jay Inslee
$10 Million Raised
As part of the team helping the Governor’s career from his time as a US Congressman, his three terms as Governor of Washington State, and throughout his Presidential run, BHS has spent a cumulative 11 years with Governor Jay Inslee. In over a decade we have planned and executed all national fundraising trips and built a base of support for him across the country, resulting in over $10 million raised for the Governor.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen
$20 Million Raised
Have been with Senator Jeanne Shaheen for over 11 years. Raised over $20 million for New Hampshire’s Jeanne Shaheen, the first female Senator to have also been Governor. In 2020, Berger Hirschberg Strategies created the team to help raise $20 million for the campaign, assisted with regional finance plans and implemented the Senator’s national fundraising strategy to carry the Senator across the finish line. Berger Hirschberg Strategies managed strategic relationships across the country and traveled and produced major events across the country.
Lauren Underwood for Congress
$8.5 Million Raised
Berger Hirschberg Strategies helped raise $8.5 million for Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), one of a few Incumbent Frontline candidates in the 2020 cycle, and a crucial race in preserving the House majority for Democrats. Berger Hirschberg Strategies developed and implemented the Congresswoman’s national and DC fundraising plan, managed strategic relationships across the country, and traveled and produced all major national and DC events.
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General Wesley Clark for President
Senator Chris Dodd for President
Senator Bob Graham for President
Inslee for America
Senator John Kerry for President -
Phil Angelides for Governor (CA)
Rushern Baker for Governor (MD)
Tom Barrett for Governor (WI)
Becerra for Governor (CA)
Anthony Brown for Governor (MD)
Governor Kate Brown (OR)
Barbara Buono for Governor (NJ)
Governor Jon Corzine (NJ)
Charlie Crist for Governor (FL)
Crowley for Governor (WI)
Jim Davis for Governor (FL)
Karl Dean for Governor (TN)
Governor Jim Doyle (WI)
Matt Dunne for Governor (VT)
Fred DuVal for Governor (AZ)
Bob Ferguson for Governor (WA)
Lucy Flores for Lt. Gov. (NV)
John Garamendi for Governor (CA)
Andrew Gillum for Governor (FL)
Terry Goddard for Governor (AZ)
Governor Jennifer Granholm (MI)
Governor Christine Gregoire (WA)
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM)
Governor John Hickenlooper (CO)
Governor Jay Inslee (WA)
David Jolly for Governor (FL)
Chris Jones for Governor (AR)
Paulette Jordan for Governor (ID)
Chris Kennedy for Governor (IL)
Angus King III for Governor (ME)
Chris King for Governor (FL)
Governor John Lynch (NH)
Governor Daniel Malloy (CT)
Bob Massie for Governor (MA)
Governor Janet Napolitano (AZ)
Dan Onorato for Governor (PA)
Governor Bev Perdue (NC)
Connie Pillich for Governor (OH)
Jim Rex for Governor (SC)
Mark Schauer for Governor (MI)
Allyson Schwartz for Governor (PA)
Alex Sink for Governor (FL)
James Smith for Governor (SC)
Angel Taveras for Governor (RI)
Jill Long Thompson for Governor (IN)
Wachs for Governor (WI)
Steve Westly for Governor (CA)
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A New Direction (ANDPAC)
Blue Dog Victory Fund
BradyPAC
Build America PAC
Competitive Edge PAC
The Collective PAC
CHRIS PAC
Defeat Disinfo PAC
Dr. Al Gross Victory Fund
Equality PAC
Georgia Blue Project
House Majority PAC
JEM Fund
Lillian’s List Action Fund
Moment of Truth
New South Super PAC
New Yorkers Fighting Back
Planned Parenthood of Greater NY Votes PAC
Remedy PAC
Ridin with Biden
Rural Democracy Initiative
Save America Movement
The Next 50
Vision PAC
Women’s Political Committee -
Charles Booker for Senate (KY)
Matt Brown for Senate (RI)
Abby Broyles for Senate (OK)
Senator Ben Cardin (MD)
Richard Carmona for Senate (AZ)
Senator Bob Casey (PA)
Senator Chris Dodd (CT)
Senator Joe Donnelly (IN)
Mike Franken for Senate (IA)
Jim Gray for Senate (KY)
Dr. Al Gross for Senate (AK)
Cheryle Robinson Jackson for Senate (IL)
Bruce Lunsford for Senate (KY)
Eddie Mauro for Senate (IA)
John Mues for Montana (MT)
Tom Nelson for Senate (WI)
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH)
Hallie Shoffner for Arkansas (AR)
Teresa Tomlinson for Senate (GA) -
Clay Aiken for Congress (NC)
Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA)
Congressman Wesley Bell (MO)
Senator Kate Bolz for Congress (NE)
Bottcher for Congress (NY)
Patty Pansing Brooks for Congress (NE)
Congresswoman Corinne Brown (FL)
Abby Broyles for Congress (OK)
Randy Bryce for Congress (WI)
Matt Castelli for Congress (NY)
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY)
Alan Cohn for Congress (FL)
Cait Conley for Congress (NY)
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX)
Shamaine Daniels for Congress (PA)
Michael DeCillis for Congress (NY)
Jamee Decio for Congress (IN)
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI)
Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO)
Kara Eastman for Congress (NE)
Allison Fine for Congress (NY)
Abby Finkenauer for Congress (IA)
Adam Frisch for Congress (CO)
Chris Gallant for Congress (NY)
Congressman Jared Golden (ME)
Congressman Adam Gray (CA)
Al Gross for Congress (AK)
Congresswoman Janice Hahn (CA)
Congressman Josh Harder (CA)
John Heenan for Congress (MT)
Melissa Hernandez for Congress (CA)
Christina Hines for Congress (MI)
Tabitha Isner for Congress (AL)
Dan Kohl for Congress (WI)
Joseph Kopser for Congress (TX)
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA)
Susie Lee for Congress (NV)
Mike Levin for Congress (CA)
Congressman Sander Levin (MI)
Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA)
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (NY)
Congressman Greg Meeks (NY)
Adam Miller for Congress (OH)
Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL)
Carol Murphy for Congress
Anne Messenger for Congress (NY)
Shawn O’Connor for Congress (NH)
Gina Ortiz Jones for Congress (TX)
Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ)
James Pericola for Congress (FL)
Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO)
Antonio Reynoso for Congress (NY)
Harley Rouda for Congress (CA)
Stephanie Rimmer for Congress (AZ)
Congressman José E. Serrano (NY)
Mary Gay Scanlon for Congress (PA)
Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA)
Sue Sullivan for Congress (NY)
Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY)
Adrian Tonon for Congress (MI)
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL)
Cort VanOstran for Congress (MO)
Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY)
Fred Wellman for Congress (MO)
Clyde Williams for Congress (NY)
Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA)
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Dem. Attorneys General Association
Dem. Congressional Campaign Committee
Dem. Governors Association
Dem. Mayors Association
Dem. Senatorial Campaign Committee
2008 Dem. National Convention Committee
Dem. National Committee –
Major Donor Programs
Dem. National Committee’s
Women’s Leadership Forum
Dem. Legislative Campaign Committee
Dem. Treasurers Association
Donnie Fowler for DNC Chair -
Adrienne Adams for Mayor
Laura Ahearn for State Senate (NY)
Sarah Anker for State Senate
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (NY)
Brian Benjamin for Comptroller (NY)
Mayor Bill de Blasio (NY)
Erik Bottcher for State Senate
Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer for
Queens Borough President (NY)
Justin Brannan for Comptroller
New York City Council Majority Whip
Selvena Brooks-Powers
Sen. Samra Brouk (NY)
Leslie Danks Burke for State Senate (NY)
Treasurer Frank Caprio (RI)
Jamie Cheney for NY (NY)
Sen. Cordell Cleare (NY)
Elizabeth Crowley for State Senate (NY)
Rocky Delgadillo for Attorney General (CA)
Adrian Fontes for Secretary of State (AZ)
Diana Florence for Manhattan DA
Mayor Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles (CA)
Kathryn Garcia for Mayor (NY)
NYS Senate Deputy Majority Leader
Michael Gianaris (NY)
Terry Gipson for State Senate (NY)
Sen. Andrew Gounardes (NY)
County Executive Mike Hein (NY)
Sen. Michelle Hinchey (NY)
Sen. Brad Hoylman (NY)
Senator Vincent Hughes (PA)
Assembly Member Todd Kaminsky (NY)
Sen. Anna Kaplan (NY)
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz (NY)
Sen. Brian Kavanagh (NY)
Lucy Lang for Manhattan DA (NY)
Mayor Lori Lightfoot (IL)
Christine Pellegrino for Senate (NY)
Sen. Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (NY)
Michael Phillips for Saratoga DA (NY)
NYS Democratic Party Exec. Comm. Chair
Christine Quinn
Bianca Rajpersaud for State Senate (NY)
Joe Rand for State Senate
Attorney General Tom Reilly (MA)
Assembly Member Robert Rodriguez (NY)
Assembly Member Sean Ryan for Senate (NY)
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan
Sen. Sean Ryan (NY)
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright (NY)
Assembly Member Tony Simone (NY)
Bobby Shriver for Los Angeles County
Supervisor (CA)
Tim Sini for Suffolk DA (NY)
Rachel Storch for City Council
Comptroller Scott Stringer (NY)
Tanisha Sullivan for Secretary of State (MA)
Sen. Lea Webb (NY)
Councilman David Weprin for New York City
Controller (NY)
California Controller Steve Westly (CA) -
Arizona Democratic Party
California Democratic Party
Colorado Democratic Party
Florida Democratic Party
Michigan Democratic Party
New Jersey Democratic Party
Ohio Democratic Party
South Carolina Democratic Party
Washington State Democratic Party
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Tonio Burgos
Nonprofits
Dogs Trust USA
$10 Million Raised
Over a decade-long partnership, Berger Hirschberg Strategies raised over $10 million for Dogs Trust USA through strategic campaign development, donor cultivation, and collaborative program management. This sustained engagement demonstrates BHS's ability to build lasting relationships with nonprofit leadership and develop long-term revenue strategies that deepen organizational impact and donor commitment.
Phoenix House
$1 Million Raised
Berger Hirschberg Strategies raised over $1 million through two signature gala awards events, managing both the strategic fundraising and complete event execution. Our comprehensive approach to these marquee events strengthened Phoenix House's positioning as a premier organization in the addiction treatment and recovery space while building deeper relationships with major corporate and individual donors committed to their mission.
American Promise
$1 Million Raised
Berger Hirschberg Strategies raised over $1 million in support of American Promise's constitutional amendment initiative to address money in politics. Our work included identifying and cultivating major donors aligned with the organization's policy mission, developing messaging that resonated with the donor constituency, and managing campaigns that translated civic commitment into sustained financial support for this critical reform effort.
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314 Action Fund
350.org
42 for Better Schools
5BORO Institute
Accelerator for America
ACTIONAID
The Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County
Alliance for Gun Responsibility
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
American Dance Institute
American Freedom Campaign
American Promise
American Sustainable Business Council
American Values Coalition
Amnesty International
Amref Health Africa
Artists at Work
At the Crossroads
Athena Film Festival
Avratech
A Time to Choose
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center
Brink Election Guide
Build Together
Center for Progressive Leadership
The Charity for Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury
Chef Action Network
Citizens Crime Commission of NYC
Club Connect
Common Cause National
Common Cause New York
Compassion & Choices
Cornell Alliance for Science
The Climate Group
Congo Nouveau Foundation
Connecticut Issues Project
Constitution Project
Susan and David Axelrod’s “CURE”
Creative Coalition
Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI)
Democratic Mayors Association
Dewey Square’s “Coalition for a Healthy and Active America”
Disability Action for America
Dogs Trust USA
DoSomething.org
Dream Foundation
Earth Day Network
Effective NY
EMILY’s List
End Citizens United
Energy Action Coalition
Engage
Entrepreneur Works
Equality California
Equality for All – No on Prop 8
Every Woman Vote
Everytown for Gun Safety
Facing Addiction
Feel Good Action
Feel Good Voting
Feminist Press
Florida Rising
Frontline Women’s Fund
Fund for Women’s Equality
The Future Project
Give Nevada a Raise/Arizona Working Families
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation
Green Light New York
HeadCount
Healthcare for America Now
HELP USA
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation (HOBY)
Integrity First for America
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
iJerusalem
International Churchill Society
International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP)
iVote
J Street Project
Jennifer Bush Lawson Foundation
Jewish Democratic Council of America
Jewish Council for Public Affairs
Jewish Democratic Council of America
JFK 50th Anniversary Celebration
Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship & Public Service at Tufts University
Justice Unites Us
Juvenile Law Center (JLC)
Kids Serve Too
League of Education Voters
LINK
LUMBERYARD Contemporary Performing Arts
Lumos
Maker's Mark Secretariat Center
Mind the Gap
Moms Against Greg Abbott
MomsRising.org
MoveOn.org
Museum of Civil Rights
National Council of Churches
National Democratic Club’s Tip O’Neill Golf Tournament
National Maritime Heritage Foundation
National Minority Health Month Foundation
National Popular Vote
National Women’s History Museum
Norman Lear’s “Declare Yourself”
Olmsted 200
Our Time
Partnership for a Healthier America
People for the American Way
The People Project
Phoenix House of LI/NY
Phoenix Multisport
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Pluralism Fund
Population Council
Power the Vote
Progressive Policy Institute
Protect Our Defenders
Mike Lux’s Progressive Donor Network/American Family Voices
NARAL Pro-Choice America
NBA All Star Emeka Okafor’s “Safe Blood for Africa”
No Labels
The George Washington University’s Planet Forward
Project for Arizona’s Future
Reboot
ReSet America
RESOLVE
Right To Play
Rise
Rock the Vote
Save a Child’s Heart
Shalom Corps
Share Our Strength
Simon Wiesenthal Center
Smithsonian Magazine
Students for Change
Student Gun Violence Summit
The Tavis Smiley Foundation
TEVEL
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Trumpsonian
Trust Women Foundation
Voters for Choice
Voices for Working Families (AFLCIO Affiliate)
Vote Common Good
We Defend Truth
We Vote Values
The White House Project
Women’s Campaign Forum
Working America (AFLCIO Affiliate)
Women in Sovereign Entities
Women’s Refugee Commission
World Bicycle Relief
Ashley Judd’s “YouthAIDS”
United Nations Millennium Campaign
US-Ireland Alliance
Capital Campaigns
Martin Luther King Memorial
$110 Million Raised
Berger Hirschberg Strategies worked to raise over $110 million over six years from foundations and corporations, as well as hosted fundraising dinners with entertainment. The average amount raised at each event was $350,000.
Flight 93 Memorial
$1 Million Raised
Berger Hirschberg Strategies helped develop the strategic plan, built the development systems, and worked with the families and National Park Foundation to put together a marketing effort to raise $75 million for the memorial.
The Museum of Civil Rights
$5 Million Raised
Berger Hirschberg Strategies worked to raise over $5 million for The Museum of Civil Rights. This new institution is the passion project of Reverend Al Sharpton and the first museum to highlight the contributions of people in the northern states to the civil rights movement.
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Dogs Trust USA
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesi
Martin Luther King Library, DC