I help mission-driven organizations raise more money and work smarter. Whether you need proven fundraising excellence or strategic AI integration, I bring 35+ years of experience plus cutting-edge insights to your cause.
Gayle Roberts
At six years old, I organized my first fundraiser—a backyard carnival for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. That early spark grew into 35+ years helping Bay Area nonprofits raise money and build teams.
I have helped raise over $200,000,000 for good causes in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Today, I split my time between traditional fundraising consulting and co-leading AIxImpact, where we help nonprofit consultants navigate AI adoption responsibly. I'm also a Community Leader in OpenAI's private global discussion forum, ensuring nonprofit voices are heard as AI technology evolves.
Three Ways I Help Nonprofit Thrive
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Build sustainable revenue with major gift strategy, campaign planning, and grant writing that fits your organization's culture. From donor pipeline development to board training, I help create systems that keep working long after our engagement ends.
Major gift prospect identification and cultivation strategies
Grant writing for foundations, corporations, and government funders
Donor stewardship systems that build lasting relationships
Board member training in fundraising and solicitation techniques
Development team coaching and capacity building
Annual giving program optimization and growth strategies
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Implement AI tools thoughtfully with training that empowers your team and safeguards that protect your values. From donor research automation to strategic planning assistance, I help you adopt technology in ways that enhance rather than replace human connection.
Donor prospect research automation and data analysis
Grant writing assistance and proposal optimization
Fundraising communications and personalization at scale
Predictive analytics for donor behavior and giving patterns
AI governance policies and ethical use guidelines
Staff training on responsible AI tool adoption
Custom AI workflow development for development operations
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Executive coaching, board development, and speaking engagements that build confidence and skills. Whether strengthening fundraising teams, training board members in solicitation, or delivering keynotes on innovation and equity, I help nonprofit professionals grow their impact.
Executive coaching for development directors and nonprofit CEOs
Board governance training and fundraising orientation
Workshop facilitation on fundraising strategy and innovation
Conference keynotes on AI, equity, and nonprofit leadership
Team retreat facilitation and strategic planning sessions
Fundraising skills training for program staff
Public speaking coaching for nonprofit leaders
“Gayle is a seasoned development professional, and it shows. It is clear, the skills of a manager and leader come naturally to her, and she exercises them with aplomb.”
Brett Andrews, Interim CEO
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Recent Impact: $50M+ Raised Over Five Years
As Chief Development Officer at Larkin Street Youth Services, I led a team that consistently exceeded goals, helping grow the organization from $23M to over $35M while serving 1,800 young people annually.