Shaping Nonprofit Futures
with Expertise and Results
Fundraising Results
Secured vital funds from local, regional, and national funders for projects spanning from human services, houseless, and hunger community development to the arts.
Organizations Impacted
Increased engagement and funds for organizations with budgets ranging from under $1M to more than $20M.
Nonprofit Leaders Coached
Enhanced leadership skills, nonprofit management team cohesion, and fundraising organizational efficiency.
Integrating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion principles into her work.
Brenda Ray Scott Consulting
Strengthening Nonprofits for Sustainability
What We Do
At Brenda Ray Scott Consulting, we maximize fundraising success, creating opportunities for future growth. We deliver innovative fundraising strategies through our holistic suite of services and network of partners. We also coach and mentor philanthropy professionals and board members, helping them build expertise and skills that create lasting value. By maximizing bespoke fundraising solutions with actionable philanthropy advice and leadership training, we ensure organizations meet and exceed their objectives.
Our Values
Guided by the principles of Integrity, Innovation, and Impact, our consultancy embodies a commitment to excellence by bringing industry-recognized best practices. We believe in the power of ethical leadership, innovative solutions, and the ripple effect of positive impact, ensuring every strategy we devise and decision we make is aligned with these core beliefs. Our values are guided by our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Our Mission
Leveraging deep industry insights and a comprehensive understanding of both fundraising and philanthropy, we are on a mission to empower nonprofits. Our goal is to empower these organizations to reach and surpass their fundraising goals, thereby amplifying their contributions to lasting community impact.
Meet Brenda Ray Scott, CFRE
With a vibrant career that evolved from a deep-seated passion for philanthropy and fundraising as a means to building community and a sense of belonging, Brenda Ray Scott stands at the forefront of nonprofit management and strategy development.
Her journey as a consultant began in 2003, driven by a desire for flexibility and a pursuit of projects that not only pique her interest but also make a tangible difference. Brenda’s eclectic background, spanning from a trained singer to a revered expert in fundraising and philanthropy, reflects her unique approach to solving the nonprofit sector’s most pressing challenges.
Brenda Ray Scott Consulting emerged from these years of experiences, embodying values of transparency, respect, integrity, and equity. With a focus on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) and a commitment to ethical practices, Brenda’s firm offers a suite of services tailored to elevate nonprofit organizations.
Distinguished by her contrarian yet effective approach, Brenda is candid about the realities organizations face, offering fresh perspectives that challenge the status quo. Her mission is to transform results and relationships through trust, energizing her clients with confidence and curiosity.
At the heart of Brenda Ray Scott Consulting is a vision for a more equitable and impactful nonprofit sector, one where organizations are empowered to achieve their missions with unwavering support and expertise.
Join Brenda on this journey of transformation and discover how your organization can reach its highest potential.
As a past Terwilliger Plaza Foundation Board president
prior to her tenure and current pianist volunteer, I have known Brenda as the Foundation Executive Director for over five years. It is clear that she loves to serve this thriving community, and her skills are pronounced. Brenda is an adept and empathic listener who knows how to lead by fashioning a plan through consensus and implementing it effectively. I saw this firsthand with the new donor wall from start to finish! She is keenly aware of mission and vision which aligns with her optimistic and affirming approach.
Brad Mersereau
Pianist, Composer & Sobriety Advocate
Brenda’s enthusiasm for making positive things happen in the greater community
is clearly demonstrated in her hard work and commitment to every project she takes on. Brenda is a smart, intense and highly motivated woman with a passion for connecting people and ideas. She meets people easily, brings creativity to the table, and knows — or figures out — how to bring projects and ideas to fruition. I always learn something new when I spent time with Brenda. She never fails to surprise and amaze me.
Cheryl Hall Franceschi
Experienced Leader in Fundraising
One of the things that stands out about Brenda is her commitment to others.
I asked her about this and she shared with me that her focus is on “making sure that whatever the interaction or project, whether a colleague, donor, volunteer, or partner, the other person has an opportunity to shine and that their time with me is positive.” And this has been my experience with her. Her regard for others really stands out.
Anne Murphy
Fundraising Consultant