Every mission has a story worth telling.

Nothing is more like the life-cycle of a tree than that of sustainer acquisition. A tree’s appearance above ground is the result of the root function and the soil in which it takes root. The strength of its trunk and branches, and the beauty of its fruit or flowers, depend on the efficiency of its roots, the richness of the soil, and how effectively nutrients are carried throughout.

In a performance-centric environment, culture, systems, and processes are the soil and roots: the foundation for growth or a facilitator for stagnation. Our first priority is to create a safe, comfortable, and productive work environment—one with the nutrients, balance, and support a strong root system needs to do its job.

A tree’s purpose is to blossom each year and to grow. Its annual growth rings reflect every environmental factor, above and below ground, that has shaped it. As older, denser rings make room for new wood, the tree becomes more stable and sturdy each year.

For Grow Fundraising & Consulting, that is the purpose of an effective and sustainable fundraising and brand-building program: to strengthen from within, stand out in the landscape, and create results as beautiful as they are purposeful.