A successful campaign represents infinitely more than dollars raised. For a small, scrappy theater to own its San Francisco real estate is a profound statement about the importance and permanence of the role of art in our culture. To do so with a spirit of celebration and collective joy is a powerful counter-argument to the more cynical arguments about art and public life in this era. Through this campaign, The Roxie reminded us all that people care deeply about places, stories, and other people. Every dollar given was an investment in what truly matters

Fundraising challenges are often governance challenges in disguise. Here's what deepened for me through BoardSource's board consulting certification — and how it's changing the way we work with clients.

From storytelling work like film screenings, a Moth Storytelling showcase, and a Tiny Desk concert, to major awards, hiring, securing a building, and other transformative initiatives, our clients have been busy.

Since 1986, CAM has shaped midwifery legislation and driven structural change in maternal healthcare across California. Here's how we partnered with them to build the fund development infrastructure for their next stage

We're growing. Meet Molly Parent, our newest team member, and the communications and storytelling work she brings to Collective Agency clients.

A small but mighty team reaches an audacious fundraising goal to preserve a cherished neighborhood gem in San Francisco’s Portola District

In 2024, Collective Agency partnered with 49 organizations to raise over $150 million for work we believe in deeply — from decarceration to community schools to restorative justice.

AI is changing how nonprofits work. We're launching a learning series to help nonprofit leaders integrate AI with an equity and inclusion lens.

We didn’t know what was possible. Two years in, a look back at some of the work that shaped us — from a $66 million community schools win to cash relief for 5,000 immigrant farmworkers. Our clients don't think small.