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Devan Heinsen

Heidi Freisinger

Heidi Freisinger

Devan@BraveFundraising.com

612.590.1963


Devan has dedicated her entire career to fundraising for nonprofit organizations. Her strategic and creative approach has helped raise millions. What sets her apart is her ability to approach each opportunity with a blend of responsiveness, creativity, and boldness. Whether it’s asking the tough quest

Devan@BraveFundraising.com

612.590.1963


Devan has dedicated her entire career to fundraising for nonprofit organizations. Her strategic and creative approach has helped raise millions. What sets her apart is her ability to approach each opportunity with a blend of responsiveness, creativity, and boldness. Whether it’s asking the tough questions or providing actionable advice, Devan is dedicated to delivering real outcomes for every client. She also proudly serves as a Board Member for YouthLink in Minneapolis helping fight youth homelessness. 

Heidi Freisinger

Heidi Freisinger

Heidi Freisinger

Heidi@BraveFundraising.com

612.743.0127

 

For 20 years, Heidi has strategically developed and implemented fundraising plans for nonprofit organizations resulting in achieving and exceeding goals annually. She’s advanced the mission of nonprofits in social services, education, camping and healthcare by leading annual funds, developing major a

Heidi@BraveFundraising.com

612.743.0127

 

For 20 years, Heidi has strategically developed and implemented fundraising plans for nonprofit organizations resulting in achieving and exceeding goals annually. She’s advanced the mission of nonprofits in social services, education, camping and healthcare by leading annual funds, developing major and planned giving programs, executing fundraising events, securing government funding and more. Heidi has trained hundreds of volunteers and fundraisers on best practices to expand advocates for causes across the country.  

Judy Blaseg

Heidi Freisinger

Judy Blaseg

Judy@BraveFundraising.com

612.388.1928

 

30 years in the business of fundraising and Judy’s former and current clients will consistently tell you she achieves their fundraising goals. Not only has she held fundraisers in most major US Cities she’s even held one on the Stone Arch Bridge. After wrapping up the YMCA of the North’s $230 million 

Judy@BraveFundraising.com

612.388.1928

 

30 years in the business of fundraising and Judy’s former and current clients will consistently tell you she achieves their fundraising goals. Not only has she held fundraisers in most major US Cities she’s even held one on the Stone Arch Bridge. After wrapping up the YMCA of the North’s $230 million campaign, she is now working on Campaigns for Ascension Catholic Academy and Greater Twin Cities United Way. 

The Brave Difference

Tailored for Clients

We customize every strategy to meet the specific needs of your organization and the donors who support your mission.

Built for Complexity

We specialize in organizations funded by philanthropy and government - understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that come with both.

Fundraising DNA

We didn’t fall into fundraising - we chose it. Every member of our team is driven by a deep passion for this work and the impact it creates.

Lived Experience

Our team has sat on both sides of the table as in-house fundraisers and as trusted consultants, so we get what really works.

Innovative and Bold

We’re not afraid to think differently, test new ideas, and build solutions that lead - not follow.

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