Nate Warren
Founder & Lead Consultant
Understanding Before Advising. Sixteen years of nonprofit development experience across prestigious institutions has taught me that successful fundraising isn't about templates—it's about relationships and tailoring strategies to each organization's unique culture and needs.
I live in Boston with my wife, Megan, and our dog, Riley (Head of Security and Chief Happiness Officer).
Results That Matter
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$150M+
Raised
Through personal donor portfolios and teams under supervision—sustained growth continues long after implementation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
$10.3M
→
$17.2M
Individual Giving Growth
67% revenue increase in individual giving over two years through donor-centric strategies and transformational gift cultivation
Boston College
$5.2M
→
$10.9M
Annual Giving Growth
110% revenue increase in athletics annual giving, achieving record growth despite pandemic disruption
129%
Donor Growth
Boston College: Increased donor participation by 129%, adding over 5,000 new donors to athletics giving
Managing Uncertainty
Consistently exceeded fundraising goals through unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple leadership transitions
$50M+
Capital Campaigns
Louisiana Tech: Directed capital campaigns resulting in over $50 million in facility renovations and improvements
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
Senior Director of Individual Giving | 2023-2025
- Grew revenue from $10.3M to $17.2M
- Secured multiple eight-figure gifts
- Leadership role in $200M campaign launch
Harvard University
Senior Associate Director | 2023
- Oversaw all athletic development strategy
- Integrated 26 sport-specific volunteer boards
- Title IX 50th anniversary leadership
Boston College
Assistant Director of Athletics | 2019-2022
- Record growth: $5.2M to $10.9M
- 129% increase in donor participation
- Launched "Support Your Sport" ($3M annually)
- Added 5,000+ new donors
University of Tennessee
Director of Annual Giving | 2016-2019
- Managed $28M annual fund
- Secured first seven-figure gift from underrepresented donor
- 200+ donor meetings annually
Louisiana Tech University
Assistant Athletics Director | 2014-2016
- Two most successful fundraising years in history
- $50M+ in facility renovations
- $20M+ in capital gifts secured
Kansas State University
Assistant Director & Graduate Assistant | 2009-2014
- Record-breaking athletics giving
- Leadership annual giving programs
- Ahearn Fund rebranding
A consistent track record of delivering transformational gifts, record-breaking growth, and sustainable fundraising programs across diverse institutions. The strategies implemented create lasting donor relationships and institutional momentum that continue generating results long after implementation.