A Track Record of Transformational Impact
Alla Zeltser is a dynamic leader in nonprofit strategy and fundraising, with over 25 years of experience helping organizations achieve transformational results. Her projects have directly helped mission-driven partners raise over $51 million, while her methodology, campaigns, materials, and donor strategies have helped drive upwards of $100 million through long-term client-led cultivation and campaigns.
Her approach is rooted in thoughtful strategy, data-driven analysis, and a commitment to challenging the status quo. Known for her ability to cut through clutter, uncover overlooked opportunities, and build fundraising infrastructure that lasts, Alla has become a trusted advisor to organizations seeking clarity, momentum, and meaningful results.
A track record of success
Alla’s work spans the nonprofit spectrum—from grassroots initiatives to national institutions and global partnerships—delivering sustainable results at every level. Her achievements include:
- Raising over $51 million directly through capital campaigns, major gifts, and flagship events.
- Providing the foundation for an additional $100 million in client-led fundraising through tools, messaging, and donor relationships created during her engagements.
- Working in a dozen major markets around the world, training staff, volunteers, and boards to fundraise with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
- Her ability to energize teams and translate complexity into compelling, actionable plans has helped organizations in healthcare, education, youth development, sports, and the arts move from vision to execution—building internal capacity and external credibility in the process.
A Voice Leaders Trust
Alla is known for her candor, her sharp insight, and her ability to bring clarity to the most complex situations. She pairs a strategic mind with creative acuity and a gift for asking the questions that others avoid. Her presence challenges teams to think deeply, act intentionally, and lead boldly—with accountability and alignment at every level.
When she’s not helping organizations raise millions or reimagine what’s possible, she’s likely traveling, eating something incredible, or advising leaders who want to think bigger and act braver.
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