This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Search
Close this search box.

Your cause is our cause. We’re in it with you, from concept to completion. Because we care just as much about your mission and goals as you do.

Our Impact in Numbers

0 +
partner organizations in our firm's history
$ 0 B
total dollars raised for our partners to date
0
dedicated, full-time team members on staff
0 +
combined years of experience in the philanthropic sector
0
hours of personal and professional volunteer time contributed by our team over the past 12 months

Studies, Assessments & Plans

Customized strategies that pave the way for success.

Campaigns

Achieve your goals, increase your impact, and inspire your community.

Board & Leadership Development

Develop the skills that will guide and sustain your organization.

Dreaming bigger, doing more

We help our partners make their communities healthier, stronger, and more vibrant every day. Read our case studies to see how Cramer and Associates makes these philanthropic visions a reality.

North American Lutheran Church

Habitat for Humanity–MidOhio

Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton

Lindy Infante Foundation

Furniture Bank of Central Ohio

Bishop Griffin Resource Center

Cramer and Associates Blog

We are always thinking about philanthropy and celebrating our partners’ hard work. Here are our latest posts.

A Marketing Plan is the Secret to Campaign Success

You know you need a strong fundraising plan for your next campaign. But what about a campaign marketing plan? We...

UCLA Vs. Mattel: A Case Study in Donor Intent and Effective Donor Communications

As a nonprofit professional operating in the philanthropic world, this headline may have caught your eye recently: Mattel stiffed UCLA...

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & the 6th Anniversary of Camp Amigas

Michelle Cramer, CFRE, President & CEO It could have not been a more beautiful day for our 6th Annual Camp...

9 Steps for a Successful End-of-Year Appeal

It’s that time of year again. Kids are back in school, the temperatures are starting to drop, and your Board...

Belief, Belonging & Trust: The Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Donors

Dawn Robinson, CFRE, Vice President Recently I’ve been thinking about the values of belief, belonging, and trust—how they shape our...

Your Campaign Readiness Checklist

“Is our organization ready to launch a campaign?”  This question is why Cramer & Associates exists – to help nonprofits...

Giving USA 2023 At-A-Glance

According to Giving USA 2023: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2022, total estimated charitable giving declined amidst...
team of 6 people standing in front of a backdrop

Innovation for Your Organization: 5 Key Takeaways from AFP ICON 2023

In today’s competitive environment for donors’ dollars, incorporating innovative ideas and strategies into our work is crucial. Cutting-edge tools and...

Words of Wisdom for Nonprofits in 2023

From Corporate & Community Foundation Leaders Michelle Cramer, CFRE, President & CEO As we move into 2023, many nonprofit leaders...
piggy bank with coins dropping in, angel wings on either side of coin

Angel Donors Get Their Wings

Michelle Cramer, CFRE, President & CEO It happened again just last week: one of our nonprofit Executive Directors called to...

We're your philanthropic resource.

Our goal is to help you and your organization succeed and make an even bigger impact. Come to us with all of your philanthropic questions.

Cramer & Associates has a premier network of artists, designers, analysts, and other professionals. With their expertise, our partners can handle whatever challenges come their way.

Our associates chose careers in philanthropy to make a difference. Let us serve your organization with our experience, expertise, and energy.

We strive to equip all of our philanthropic partners with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to pursue their dreams and advance their missions. Explore our growing library of strategies and resources.