What we do for growing companies.What we do for growing nonprofits.

We set up and clean up the CRM, sales process, reporting, and playbooks that let a $1M–$100M company grow without everything depending on a few people.We set up and clean up the donor database, fundraising process, reporting, and playbooks that let a $1M+ nonprofit raise more and serve more without burning out its staff.

Sound familiar?
Your forecast is mostly a guess
Deals live in reps' heads and inboxes
Monthly reports get rebuilt by hand
New hires take months to ramp up
Every decision still comes back to you
Sound familiar?
Donor follow-up depends on who remembers
Board reports take days to put together
Event and donation data live in separate places
Grant deadlines sit in one person's calendar
When staff leave, relationships leave with them
2 weeks
to the first problems fixed
One place
for deals, data, and reports
Your team
runs it after we step back
2 weeks
to the first problems fixed
One place
for donors, gifts, and reports
Your staff
runs it after we step back

What we set up.

Most projects combine a few of these. We start with whatever is costing you the most.

01 / 09

CRM setup and cleanup

We set up Salesforce or clean up the CRM you have, so the data is accurate and trusted.

What you get
  • Clean, de-duplicated records
  • Only the fields your team needs
  • Clear rules for who updates what

What we set up.

Most projects combine a few of these. We start with whatever is costing your mission the most.

01 / 09

Donor database setup and cleanup

We set up Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud or clean up your current database, so every donor record is complete and trusted.

What you get
  • Merged duplicates and full giving history
  • Households and relationships set up correctly
  • Clear rules for data entry
Salesforce first.
Not Salesforce only.

We work across enterprise CRMs, most often Salesforce, plus HubSpot, Monday, and custom-built systems. If your team already has a tool, we build there.

Salesforce Sales CloudHubSpotMondayCustom systems
Salesforce first.
Not Salesforce only.

We work across enterprise CRMs, most often Salesforce, plus HubSpot, Monday, and custom-built systems. If your team already has a tool, we build there.

Salesforce Nonprofit CloudHubSpotMondayCustom systems

Ways to work with us.

Start with a diagnostic. Decide what's next from there.

2 weeksStart here

Diagnostic

We review your tools, data, and process, talk with your team, and fix the first few problems right away.

A written assessment and a prioritized plan.
Usually 2 to 4 monthsNext step

Build

We set up the systems in the plan with your team, train people as we go, and launch in stages.

Working systems, documentation, and a trained team.
MonthlyOptional

Ongoing support

We stay on to handle changes, add improvements, and keep the team using what we built.

A partner on call, without hiring a full-time admin.

What the work looks like.

Example
±10%
forecast vs. actual closes
Commercial services company, $18M
BeforeThree sales teams, three spreadsheets, and a forecast nobody trusted.
What we didMoved everyone into one Salesforce setup, defined deal stages, and built a weekly pipeline dashboard.
Example
90 days
for new reps to close on their own
Technology reseller, $6M
BeforeThe founder was the only person who knew how to close larger deals.
What we didWrote the sales process into a playbook and built it into Salesforce as guided steps.

What the work looks like.

Example
1 hour
to build the board report, down from 3 days
Youth services nonprofit, $3M budget
BeforeDonor data spread across a spreadsheet, an event platform, and an old database.
What we didMoved everything into Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud, merged duplicates, and connected the event platform.
Example
+12 pts
donor retention in year one
Health charity, $8M budget
BeforeMajor gift officers tracked prospects in their own notes, so relationships left with staff.
What we didBuilt a major donor process in Salesforce and trained the development team to use it.

Common questions.

Do we have to use Salesforce?

No. We work in Salesforce most often, but we also build in Monday and other platforms. If you're not sure which tool fits, we'll help you decide.

We already have a CRM. Do we start over?

Usually not. Most of our work is cleaning up and rebuilding what you already pay for.

How much of our team's time does this take?

Expect a few hours a week from one project lead, plus short sessions with the people who'll use the system.

How soon will we see results?

In the first two weeks. The diagnostic always includes a few fixes you'll notice right away.

What happens when you leave?

Your team owns everything: the system, the documentation, and the know-how to run it. Ongoing support is optional.

Can you help us use AI?

Yes. Most AI projects stall because the data is messy or spread across tools. We clean it up and connect it first, then turn on AI features in Salesforce, HubSpot, or the tools you already have.

Common questions.

Is Salesforce affordable for a nonprofit?

Often, yes. Salesforce offers donated and discounted licenses to eligible nonprofits. We'll help you check what applies to you.

Do we have to use Salesforce?

No. It's where we work most, but we also build in HubSpot, Monday, and custom systems. We'll help you pick what fits your team and budget.

Our staff is stretched thin. How much time does this take?

We keep it light: a few hours a week from one project lead, plus short sessions with the people who'll use the system.

How soon will we see results?

In the first two weeks. The diagnostic always includes fixes your team will notice right away.

What happens when you leave?

Your staff owns everything: the system, the documentation, and the know-how to run it. Ongoing support is optional.

Can you help us use AI?

Yes. Most AI tools struggle because donor data is messy or spread across systems. We clean it up and connect it first, then turn on AI features in the tools you already have.

Talk with Jeremy for 30 minutes.

Tell us what's slowing the business down. No sales pitch. We'll tell you what we'd fix first.

Jeremy Bliler
Jeremy BlilerFounder, Rise Venture Group

Talk with Jeremy for 30 minutes.

Tell us what's slowing your team and your fundraising down. No sales pitch. We'll tell you what we'd fix first.

Jeremy Bliler
Jeremy BlilerFounder, Rise Venture Group