Testimonials 

“Patricia Stirling is the most strategic thinker with whom I have worked. Over the last 18 years I have worked with her on various development projects and two major capital campaigns at institutions with unproven fundraising capabilities. Both campaigns went over goal. Whether I need knowledge, strategy or results, I would put my faith in Patricia every time!”

Jim Kubacki
President
St. Edward High School

“Patricia has been a colleague at Stanford University and a consultant to two different organizations for which I've worked. She is an extraordinary talent - diplomatic and pragmatic - she always has creative solutions even for the most complex organizational issues. I highly recommend her as a consultant to any size non-profit organization.”

Victoria Silverman
Managing Founder
Cook Silverman Search

“With Patricia’s direction, dedication, insight, guidance and encouragement we concluded our first-ever campaign nearly $1 million over our goal! She is a consummate professional with her clients’ needs and goals always foremost in providing her services.”

Hon. Jeffrey P. Holl
Former Board Chair
Archbishop Riordan High School

“Very early in my development career, I had the opportunity to work with Patricia Stirling on a capital campaign.  Fifteen years later, my approach to development and philanthropy has truly been shaped by my work with her.  With years of experience in the field, Patricia brings a wonderful combination of development knowledge and best practice to her clients guiding them through the rigors of a capital campaign with expertise on the campaign process, a keen eye towards donor motivations, and an individualized approach. She has been a wonderful resource and mentor throughout my career.”

Amy M. Walter
Director of Development & Parent Relations
The Seven Hills School

“Patricia Stirling is a committed, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable campaign fundraising consultant. She is articulate, organized and draws from a rich reservoir of past and current best practices in fundraising. She was by far "head and shoulders" above any of the other respected candidates we interviewed. She engaged the board and gave tremendous guidance. She can advise at the 30,000 foot level and at the nuanced and detailed level that prepares one for the cultivation, solicitation or stewardship of a major prospect. I never went into a meeting unprepared. I would recommend Patricia as an ideal campaign consultant for any organization.”

Rachel Meyer
Executive Director
CuriOdyssey

“Patricia served as our campaign consultant and provided a level of personal attention that I have not experienced with other consultants. She helped us develop a clear campaign plan that engaged our leadership, staff and key volunteers in our efforts to successfully raise more than $40 million.”

April M. Collier
Former Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Eastside Catholic School

“I remain extraordinarily grateful for the knowledge, wisdom and leadership that Patricia provided as Athenian embarked on its first comprehensive capital campaign. She patiently and enthusiastically guided me in “asks” and presentations to potential donors throughout my first fundraising endeavor; she also educated and inspired inexperienced trustees. Patricia’s responsiveness, encouragement and expertise clearly distinguished her as we exceeded our goal.”

Eleanor Dase
Former Head of School
The Athenian School