Testimonials:

At a pivotal time in the evolution of my role as CEO of YouthBuild Global, I knew I needed a mentor to guide me on the next chapter. Jeremy Cramer was that and much more, bringing to life for me the true purpose of philanthropy—love for humanity—and solidifying my commitment to creating the greatest philanthropic experience for YouthBuild’s supporters and partners. We have launched the first major gifts program in our history and shifted our operating model to support my more external role. Working with Jeremy was a transformative experience for me as a leader, and us as an organization.

Our work with Jeremy was instrumental in launching a once-in-a-generation campaign. He helped us articulate a bold, inspiring vision that resonates deeply with our supporters and provided strategic guidance to engage early leadership donors. His partnership gave us the clarity and momentum we needed to move forward with confidence.

Jeremy Cramer and Exponential Philanthropy have transformed our approach to donor strategy and engagement. His simple yet powerful questions spark deep, strategic thinking, leading to more effective and meaningful connections with supporters. Through his guidance and coaching, we’ve gained not only new strategies but also the confidence to navigate philanthropy with clarity and purpose.

When I started working with Jeremy, I was overwhelmed and stressed to the point of tears. Jeremy not only provided the strategic guidance I needed, but also helped me shift my mindset around leadership and major gifts.

Through his coaching, I developed the confidence and skills to navigate high-stakes conversations with donors, prospects and organizational leadership. The result? I successfully closed my first seven-figure upgrade—a milestone I never imagined achieving so quickly.

Jeremy has been an invaluable partner in my professional growth, and I can’t recommend him highly enough for anyone looking to level up their fundraising and leadership skills.

Jeremy Cramer brings a rare combination of analytical rigor and heartfelt storytelling, ensuring that impact-driven organizations not only measure success effectively but also communicate their mission in a way that resonates with the market. His expertise has been instrumental in shaping strategies that drive real, lasting change.

Our teams are incredibly grateful for Jeremy’s guidance, coaching, and leadership in philanthropic best practices. His strategic insights into leading indicators of success, coupled with his ability to craft and share a visionary story, have been invaluable in helping nonprofits navigate today’s evolving landscape.

Anyone seeking thoughtful, forward-thinking leadership in philanthropy would be fortunate to work with Jeremy. His deep commitment to making a difference and his ability to align strategy with purpose make him an invaluable partner in this space.

Jeremy Cramer is a gift to every person and cause he supports. He helps us ask for what the mission requires with confidence, rigor, and joy. His partnership with the team at Barker & Scott is an incredible bonus. Working with any one of them would be a privilege; together, their comprehensive, caring, and wise supports provide an opportunity for organizational transformation.

Throughout Jeremy’s career, he excelled at establishing mutually beneficial relationships with donors that would fuel change in the world and a sense of purpose and engagement for the donor. Along the way, he successfully coached other fundraisers and organizational leaders to do the same, diligently blending the art and science of fundraising with an organization’s culture and strengths. I’ve had the great fortune of benefiting from Jeremy’s talents as a fundraiser, nonprofit leader, and foundation professional and would highly recommend exploring how Jeremy can support any organization’s fundraising efforts.

I consider Jeremy Cramer, CEO of Exponential Philanthropy, to be a trusted advisor, expert fundraiser, and proven leader to the highest degree. I have collaborated with or received coaching from Jeremy for nearly ten years, as head of development teams for regional and national organizations, including most recently as Benefits Data Trust has been designing and launching a Major Gifts Program. While Jeremy clearly knows the ins and outs of fundraising, his greatest contribution to me has been his effectiveness at delivering actionable guidance that has made me a better leader, colleague, and fundraiser. Not only has this helped my teams raise more revenue, but we have also been able to do so with greater openness and kindness and less anxiety and confusion. I highly recommend considering Jeremy’s service for both executive coaching and fundraising consulting needs.

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Jeremy and I spent years together working to advance relationships with City Year’s highest value donors, prospects, and Board members. His questions, wise counsel, and deft relationship management enabled us to meet and exceed our fundraising goals. I would highly recommend Jeremy as a philanthropic thought partner — he will challenge you, empower you, and get you fired up to ask for transformational philanthropy.

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Working with Jeremy has been transformational not just for my organization, but also for me as a leader and fundraiser. Jeremy taught me the mechanics of fundraising and helped me set and meet a goal for organizational fundraising I hadn’t previously thought possible. He provided me with individual coaching through a custom program to build my effectiveness as a fundraiser. Jeremy also worked extensively with my fundraising staff to build expertise and streamline processes. I cannot recommend him highly enough!