Fundraising

Good Work For Kreative Architectural Design Academy (KADA)

With support from a North Texas Community Foundation Toolbox grant, Kreative Architectural Design Academy (KADA) collaborated with Project Partners to develop a sustainable fundraising strategy. Together, we created a clear budget, strategic board growth plan, and an engaging annual plan to strengthen KADA's mission of empowering students through STEM education for lasting community impact. Read more.

Good Work For Cowtown Clubhouse

Fueled by a Toolbox grant from the North Texas Community Foundation, Cowtown Clubhouse teamed with Project Partners to build a fundraising plan that incorporates diversified funding sources and ongoing board engagement in the fundraising continuum. Resulting fundraising success will no doubt help Cowtown Clubhouse achieve its vision to serve as a flagship Center for the Clubhouse model. Read more here.

And now, we are very happy to be continuing to serve Cowtown Clubhouse by providing interim support to the board of directors during the search for a new executive director. 

Assignment #21 In Support of Fort Worth Sister Cities International Begins

The Fort Worth Zoo will host the 2024 Fort Worth Sister Cities International (FWSCI) Mayor’s International Dinner & Global Awards on November 14, and we are pleased to report that we will be supporting the FWSCI team again to assure a successful event!  This marks our twenty-first assignment with FWSCI over fifteen years, and it’s been such a pleasure. 

Our work with President and CEO Mae Ferguson, and her stellar team of staff and volunteers has included event management, volunteer engagement, and fundraising, and has helped equip them to raise annual and major gifts totaling more than $3 million to date.  Congrats to Mae on her pending retirement after 25 years of distinguished service and welcome to Kippen de Albu Chu, the newly named President and CEO!

Summerford & Zuckerman Join the Project Partners Team

At this exciting time in the life of our community and our company, we proudly welcome Haily Summerford, MBA and Amber Zuckerman to the Project Partners team.

Haily comes to Project Partners with more than twenty-five years of nonprofit executive leadership at the local, state, and national level. She knows first-hand that a nonprofit executive or board leader must wear many hats to exceed goals, and that professional help along the way can be priceless. Haily’s fundraising experience has resulted in millions of dollars raised and she has developed impactful community programming and executed hundreds of events.


Amber is a proud North Texan with over twenty years of experience in nonprofit leadership, public relations, event planning, project management, and fund development who is passionate about building community. She has dedicated her career to leadership and volunteer roles in education, corporate engagement, local government, and cause-based organizations. Amber is a natural encourager and will work hand-in-hand with you to achieve your goals.

Are you or someone you know interested in joining our team to serve our clients? Please reach out.