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Comprehensive Fundraising Consulting Through an Inclusive Lens

Empowering schools, nonprofits, and philanthropy leaders to align values, deepen impact, and achieve sustainable success.

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Better together.

Truth over easy. 

Move with intention.

Joy at the core.

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Hillbrook School
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Joyful Giving, Transformative Results

Fundraising can feel daunting, often overlooking the power of inclusivity—limiting donor engagement and stifling growth.

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At Joy-Raising, we champion Inclusive Philanthropy, empowering organizations to align their efforts with their core values, build authentic relationships, and inspire support from diverse donors to achieve transformational growth.

1:1 Coaching:
Personalized Support for Your Growth

Whether you're deepening donor relationships, leading a team, or preparing for your next opportunity, our 1:1 coaching builds on your strengths, offering personalized guidance and practical tools to help you thrive in philanthropy and fundraising.

The Community: Unlock Your Team's Potential to Inspire Their Greatest Gift

Every team brings a distinctive blend of instinct, expertise, life experience, and curiosity to their work—and there’s always room to grow. The Community empowers teams to boost their confidence, sharpen skills, and achieve extraordinary results together.

Strategic Support:
Campaign Council and Governance Development

We help boards and teams train, plan, and campaign their way to a fundraising vision that lasts. Our approach lands where rigor meets relational insight, providing interactive, tailored trainings and comprehensive strategic planning for all fundraising initiatives.

Building a Movement to Raise More Money,
With More People and
More Joy

Joy-Raising fosters a groundbreaking sense of connection in philanthropy through our transformative signature experience, The Summit. We create a space of learning, retreat, connection and joy.

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Our Founder and CEO

Tesha McCord Poe, J.D./M.B.A., is a passionate educator and fundraiser who uses her legal and business background to leverage and support the long-term success of nonprofits.​

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Let's redefine philanthropy together.

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