Nonprofit Leader & Fundraising Specialist

Fundraising Specialist | Veteran Chief Development Officer & VP of Advancement Executive | Fractional, Interim & Remote Fundraising | Culture Builder | Board Strategist | Strategic Partnership & Mission Growth Specialist | $200M+ Raised | Nonprofit Thought Leader | Founder, The Fundraising Source

Born and raised in Trenton, NJ, I am a graduate of The Hun School of Princeton and Bucknell University.

Professionally, I am a nonprofit leader, fundraising specialist, philanthropy strategist, and two-time cancer survivor whose career spans more than 25 years in higher education, healthcare, and the arts.

Known for raising more than $200 million, I have held senior leadership roles as Vice President for Advancement, Chief Development Officer, and Foundation Executive Director.

My lived experience with resilience shapes my leadership philosophy: clarity before execution, persistence before polish.

I currently serve as the Managing Partner and Chief Philanthropy Officer of Philanthropy Solutions Group a consortium of marketing, branding, social media, fundraising and philanthropy specialists who meet the needs of various organizations who have needs to develop new fundraising and revenue. We also provide full-time, fractional, interim and remote fundraising.

I am currently seeking a full-time leadership role. If you’re looking for a proven fundraising executive who blends strategic vision with team building, donor engagement, and measurable results, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

Through the platform, “The Fundraising Source” I publish actionable insights for nonprofit leaders, boards, and fundraisers seeking trust, clarity, and growth.

The Foundation Source is a thought leadership platform for nonprofit leaders, board members, and fundraisers.

Recent Project

2026 Nonprofit Strategic Fundraising Planning Workbook

This workbook is designed for nonprofit leaders who want to move into 2026 with clarity, focus, and a disciplined fundraising plan. Inside, you’ll find guided prompts to clarify your strategic vision, set measurable goals, build a year-round fundraising calendar, prioritize what to strengthen or streamline, and align your team around shared commitments. It can be printed, used digitally, or worked through collaboratively in leadership or board planning sessions.

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Thomas Claffey

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