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WE ARE JUST CAUSE CONSULTING

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101 West Grand
Suite 200
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Call Nancy at (312) 925-8067
Call Lisa at (312) 890-1403

Our mission is to help you grow.

From big-picture strategic vision to every tiny detail, we work with you.

You want to do more. We create fundraising plans tailored to your unique culture and goals—and equip you to get there.

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Success starts with your board and volunteer leadership. Empowered, your team is your organization’s greatest advocate, accelerating your progress.

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New donors will become ambassadors and bring resources and networks to further your mission. We partner with you to identify prospects and create deeper relationships with your current donor base.

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Speak their language. Connect donors to your mission and inspire them to become and stay involved.

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We understand that lean nonprofit teams must optimize human resources for the greatest impact. We provide the support you need to reach your goals.

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Stellar Reputation

Just Cause has a stellar reputation. Their outstanding work with the Forest Preserve Foundation confirmed my commitment to serve the board. That confidence was well-placed. Their guidance has helped us significantly grow our fundraising capacity.

Tom Lanctot Board Member, Forest Preserve Foundation “

Key Partners

Nancy and Lisa are not only allies in our mission, but they have also been key partners in Impact for Equity’s organizational journey. Just Cause’s work with us began shortly after we changed our name from BPI to Impact for Equity, and Lisa and Nancy’s ability to think strategically while providing grounded, practical support has made a world of difference. Their invaluable partnership has been crucial to our growth and impact.

Cara Hendrickson Executive Director, Impact for Equity “

Exceptional

Lisa and Nancy are exceptional. Never before have we worked with consultants who have taken the time to study our organization and its complexities in such depth before jumping to recommendations. They were committed to thoroughly understanding us to give us a feasible path for growth. Their work was so game-changing for us that we hired them again to support our member organizations.

Katherine Brown President and CEO, Global Ties U.S. “

Practical

We had committed to a big expansion and needed help structuring a campaign. Just Cause helped us determine feasibility, strategize our campaign target, evaluate our donor lists, have conversations with board members, and helped us find staff we needed. What I appreciated most was their flexible and practical approach. I was running a lean organization and Nancy and Lisa came prepared not only with high-level strategy, but also rolling up their sleeves to help me with the immediate tasks at hand.

Paige Ponder Former CEO, One Million Degrees “

Devoted

Just Cause helped us to re-launch our capital campaign after a pause due to the pandemic. We not only met our goal, we surpassed it. They were instrumental and devoted to us every step of the way: developing the next critical steps in our campaign plan, identifying new donor bases, establishing an incentive program, creating clear and powerful messaging, and navigating obstacles. Because they each bring their own expertise and points of view, it's like getting two for one

Marilyn Perlman “Imagine the Possible” Campaign Chair, North Shore Congregation Israel “

Creative

Our organization was just four-years old when we contracted with Just Cause. Lisa and Nancy worked with us to create a development infrastructure from the ground up. With their help, we hosted a tremendously successful fundraising event and created a development position. As important as the product was the process. They are warm, generous, creative, persistent, and deeply invested in our success. They care about me and my work. They are a resource and an ally.

Jenny Soble Executive Director, Illinois Prison Project “

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JUST CAUSE is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third-party certifier of business owned and operated by women.