Fred Darbonne
Short-term fundraising support. Long-term capacity. | Fundraising strategy, annual appeals, donor systems, AI integration
- Role
- Interim Development Partner (Capacity Building & Donor Systems) at Forward Partner Solutions
- Location
- Kansas City, MO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Fred Darbonne
When a fundraiser leaves, momentum often goes with them. Donors drift. Systems stall…
Experience
Interim Development Partner (Capacity Building & Donor Systems)
May 2025 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US
I launched Forward Partner Solutions to provide embedded fundraising support during nonprofit transitions. My work focuses on stabilizing development functions, building capacity, and leaving behind donor systems that endure.• Built FPS as a replicable framework centered on annual appeals, donor systems, and capacity building• Created reusable tools: leadership snapshots, donor segmentation models, stewardship scripts, communication calendars, and financial analysis templates• Applied AI platforms (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to personalize donor messaging, streamline reporting, and generate fundraising insights• Demonstrated strategic intelligence through prospect analysis and case studies, diagnosing systemic fundraising gaps and designing solutions that strengthen long-term capacity• Established branded infrastructure, outreach campaigns, and client-facing resources to operationalize the embedded teammate approach
Education
University of Dubuque
Master of Divinity
Northwest University
Bachelor's degree
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