Laguna Creek Consulting
Michael Stein
Practical strategies for mission-driven growth.I help nonprofit teams turn great ideas into funded, measurable results -- through clear strategy, human-centered design, and hands-on execution.Based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Available for U.S. and remote engagements.
What I Do
Advisory & execution, tailored to your teamStrategy & Planning: Clarify goals, align stakeholders, build roadmaps you can actually run.Fundraising & Campaigns: Campaign strategy, donor journeys, collateral, seasonal fundraising campaigns, and peer-to-peer programs that convert.Digital & Content: Messaging, landing pages, email + CRM workflows, testing, analytics.Deliverables you can expect: Concise strategy decks, campaign calendars, landing pages, email sequences, and dashboards.
Current Clients
Buckelew Programs
Chabot Space & Science Center
Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California
Mālama Hulē'ia
Prison Journalism Project
Regional Parks Foundation
The Gorilla Foundation
A Selection of Past Clients
ACLU of Northern California
Berkeley Humane
Buckelew Programs
Catholic Relief Services
Chabot Space & Science Center
Chez Panisse Foundation
Child Care Law Center
William J. Clinton Foundation
Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California
Community Action Marin
Consumer Reports
Habitat for Humanity International
Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America
Mālama Hulē'ia
Middle East Children's Alliance
National Public Radio
Northern California Grantmakers
Pacific Crest Trail Association
Planned Parent Federation of America
Ploughshares Fund
Prison Journalism Project
Regional Parks Foundation
SETI Institute
The Gorilla Foundation
The Potters' Studio
United Nations World Food Programme
Testimonials
"Michael is the best fundraising consultant we've ever worked with. His vast knowledge and experience cover all aspects of fundraising — especially online strategies, which have become increasingly important during this transformational period. Michael is an extraordinarily good listener, which makes him responsive to our needs and wants (and budget) and increases his ability to help by learning more about our mission with each new collaborative project and task. Working with Michael has enabled us to focus more on our mission, and less on translating it effectively to donors, as he does that brilliantly— and teaches us to do the same."
Gary Stanley, Chief Operating Officer, The Gorilla Foundation"Michael's planning and creative input led to a dramatic increase in online giving to the Middle East Children's Alliance. We have worked with him on numerous annual campaigns for nearly ten years and he is always a pleasure to work with. He listens carefully, has a wealth of ideas, assists with everything from editing emails to advising on social media, and truly cares about the mission of the organization."
Deborah Agre, Director of Development, Middle East Children's Alliance
About Michael Stein
Michael Stein is a nonprofit strategist and fundraising expert with 30+ years of experience leading multi-channel campaigns for organizations including Habitat for Humanity International, Consumer Reports, the William J. Clinton Foundation, and Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California. He currently focuses on helping small to mid-sized nonprofits amplify their impact, advising on strategy, digital innovation, and technology adoption.A former Senior Account Executive at Mal Warwick Donordigital and past AFP Golden Gate Chapter Board Member, Michael is the author of three books, including the groundbreaking Fundraising on the Internet: Recruiting and Renewing Donors Online (1997). His insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, NPR, and Wired.
Get in Touch!
I'd love to hear from you and talk about your goals.Contact me on LinkedInEmail me: [email protected]