Fundraising strategy, interim leadership, and major gift expertise for nonprofits ready to raise more.

20+ years helping nonprofits through staffing transitions, stalled pipelines, and programs that need to be built or rebuilt from the ground up. I have built new fundraising programs at Tufts University, kept major gift operations running through near-total staff turnover, and coached development teams through the kind of change that usually derails momentum.

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WHO I WORK WITH

Most of the nonprofit leaders who reach out to me are at a similar moment.

 

The mission is strong. The donor base is loyal. But the fundraising operation has not kept pace, and something has made that impossible to ignore.

A DEPARTURE

Your development director left and you cannot afford to lose momentum with donors.

A CEILING

You have mid-level donors giving reliably, but no one is actively cultivating them for larger gifts.

A MANDATE

Your board wants a major gifts program and nobody on staff has built one before.

I work with nonprofits in health, education, arts, and community journalism, typically with budgets between $1M and $15M. The common thread is not size or sector. It is an organization at a turning point, ready to build the fundraising infrastructure their mission deserves.

You might also be thinking:

  • You are running your development operation on instinct, not infrastructure.

  • You need an outside perspective and someone who will name what is actually going on.

  • You want to invest in fundraising but need help deciding where the investment will have the most impact.

HOW IT WORKS

The right support depends on where you are.

Interim Leadership

When your development director leaves, your donors should not feel it. I step in quickly to manage your pipeline, steward key relationships, and keep operations moving while you search. You finish with momentum and a transition plan, not a backlog.

Typical engagement: 3 to 9 months

Program Assessments

Before you can raise more, you need an honest picture of where things stand. I assess your staffing, systems, donor pipeline, and organizational readiness, then deliver a written roadmap with specific, prioritized recommendations your team can act on immediately.

Typical engagement: 3 to 6 months

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Consultation and Coaching

Whether you are building a major gifts program from the ground up, coaching a new development director, or shifting how your board engages with fundraising, I work with you directly to identify what is getting in the way and build a plan to move past it.

A few focused sessions to a year-long partnership

IN THERE WORDS

Andrew Russell, VP of Philanthropy & External Affairs at St. Francis House Shelter

“Torrey became a true member of the team. I’m grateful for all she did for St. Francis House, and me, during a transition period at the agency. ” 

Marie Meyers, Head of School, Sophia Academy

"Torrey came in, assessed where we were, and built systems that actually make sense for humans to follow. She trained two Directors of Development and our Development Associate, coaching each through donor conversations until they were completely comfortable leading on their own. She does not try to make herself indispensable. She teaches your team to fly solo."

Beth Garvin, Fundraising Consultant & former Executive VP and CEO, MIT Alumni Association

“I’ve partnered with Torrey on two consulting engagements supporting nonprofits in transition. She brings sharp strategy, major gift expertise, and a collaborative spirit that makes her a strong asset to any team. Together, we helped clients steady their programs, refine their approach, and support senior leaders through change.”

ABOUT TORREY

Candor, strategic clarity, and a bias toward action.

Torrey Androski is a principal fundraising consultant based in the Boston area, specializing in major gifts strategy, interim development leadership, and program assessment for nonprofits in health, education, arts, and community journalism.

With more than 20 years in advancement across the Boston area and Washington, D.C., Torrey has led high-performing teams and secured transformational support across education, social services, and the arts, including building new programs at Tufts University and keeping organizations steady through the transitions that derail most fundraising operations.

She is known for stepping into complex situations, building trust quickly, and delivering practical plans that teams can actually implement.

What you might be wondering.

  • It depends on the scope. An assessment usually takes four to six weeks. Interim leadership engagements typically run three to nine months, depending on the complexity of the search and the state of the program. Strategic counsel can be as focused as a few working sessions or as sustained as a year-long partnership. We'll define the scope together before any work begins.

  • Carefully, and collaboratively. I'm not there to replace anyone or undermine existing relationships. When I come in as interim leadership, I work alongside your team, coach where it's helpful, and make sure institutional knowledge stays in the building. The goal is always to leave your people more capable and more confident, not less.

  • Fees are based on scope and typically structured as a monthly retainer or project fee. I provide a clear proposal before any engagement begins.

  • You should be in a stronger position than when we started. Before I wrap up, I make sure there's a clear transition plan: documentation, warm handoffs to incoming staff, and a realistic roadmap your team can execute without me. I'm available for check-ins after an engagement ends, but you shouldn't need them often.

Let's start with a conversation.

30 minutes. Tell me what's happening and I'll tell you what I see.