Meet Margaret

Margaret is the heart and soul of our new fundraising consulting service. It is the Hudson Ferris team, on-demand, ready to assist with your questions and requests.

The name honors Margaret, a trusted mentor of Ed Leibman, the founder of Hudson Ferris. Margaret’s guidance was always practical, realistic and delivered with a touch of good humor.

Anything you want, in plain language. A fundraising professional will read and respond to your request!

• Have a meeting coming up with a prospect and need guidance? Ask Margaret.
• Want to get feedback on your grant proposal, appeal letter, or any other document? Ask Margaret.
• Want to know if someone is a good prospect? Ask Margaret.
• Need to resolve a tricky situation with a Board member and not sure how to approach the conversation? Ask Margaret.
• Curious about best practices for donor management, planned giving programs, fundraising events or development department operations? Ask Margaret.

Margaret is perfect for nonprofits of all sizes, from startups to established organizations, seeking affordable, reliable, and expert fundraising support.

No, “Margaret” is a collective of actual human beings—development professionals—ready to apply their decades of real-world experience to answering your questions.

When appropriate, we use AI to ensure that the answers you get are clear, error free, and succinct. The research platforms our team utilizes to respond to your requests also utilize AI.

Margaret is a subscription-based service where you can submit your fundraising questions or service requests through an online portal. Our team of development professionals reviews your queries and delivers personalized, practical guidance tailored to your organization’s needs.

We can support you with anything related to fundraising, including:

• Guidance on an upcoming meeting.
• Grant writing strategies
• Building donor relationships
• Planning events and campaigns
• Annual giving programs
• Technology for donor outreach
• … and anything you can think of

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours. Complex questions may take slightly longer, but rest assured, we’ll provide the detailed guidance you need.

Margaret operates on a simple monthly subscription model. For just $360/month, you have unlimited access to our expert advice.

You can cancel your subscription at any time. To avoid being charged for the next billing cycle, cancellations must be made at least two business days before your subscription renews.

Absolutely. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our service. All information shared with Margaret is treated with the utmost discretion and is never shared without your consent, except as required by law.

While Margaret provides expert advice and guidance, fundraising outcomes depend on multiple factors, including implementation and external conditions. Margaret is here to equip you with the best tools and insights, but success ultimately depends on how strategies are applied.