Fundraising Leadership Meets AI Innovation

Two Barriers.
One Solution.

We solve the two biggest constraints on fundraising growth—leadership capacity and operational efficiency—through fractional CDO services and strategic AI implementation.

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What We Deliver
15–20
Hours Saved Weekly
Through strategic AI implementation
50+
Years Combined Experience
Fractional CDO expertise you can trust
$350M+
Campaign Milestone
Part of USC Athletics' historic fundraising campaign
Our Services

Two Paths to Fundraising Excellence

Most organizations either hire a fractional CDO who doesn't understand AI, or an AI consultant who doesn't understand fundraising. We're the only team that does both—together.

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Fractional CDO Services

Executive-level fundraising leadership without the full-time commitment. Yulanda Davis-Quarrie brings 35+ years of proven expertise to build your development infrastructure and drive sustainable revenue growth.

  • ✓ Strategic Advisory — $8,000/mo
  • ✓ Operational Leadership — $16,000/mo
  • ✓ Executive Partnership — $25,000/mo
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AI Fundraising Studio

Save your team 15–20 hours per week with strategic AI implementation that maintains authentic donor relationships. Tara Quarrie helps you leverage technology to eliminate busywork and focus on what matters.

  • ✓ AI Readiness Audit — $750
  • ✓ Strategy Sprint — $8,500
  • ✓ Implementation — $22,000
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15–20
Hours Saved Weekly
Strategic AI implementation
40–60%
Less Than Full-Time CDO
No benefits, no recruitment fees
7 & 8
Figure Gifts Secured
Track record that speaks for itself
6
Sectors Served
Social justice, health, education, arts, climate & human rights
Our Philosophy

Unified by One Approach

⚖️
Equity-Centered

We build fundraising systems that honor community voice, authentic partnership, and values alignment—not extraction. Every engagement centers equity and sustainable relationships.

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Integrated Excellence

Strategic leadership and operational innovation work best together. Yulanda identifies priorities, Tara builds the systems to execute them. One team, integrated thinking.

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Sustainable Impact

We create processes your team can own and evolve long-term. You shouldn't depend on consultants forever—your success is measured by your independence and growth.

Who We Serve

Areas of Focus

We partner with mission-driven organizations working at the frontlines of social change.

🏛️ Social & Economic Justice 🌍 Human Rights ❤️ Health 📚 Education 🎨 Arts & Culture 🌿 Climate & Environment

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Our Story

Leadership Built on
Decades of Trust

We exist because mission-driven organizations shouldn't have to choose between world-class fundraising leadership and operational capacity. We provide both.

Our Vision

A New Model for
Fundraising Consulting

We envision a future where every mission-driven organization has access to world-class fundraising leadership and cutting-edge operational tools—regardless of budget constraints.

By combining fractional expertise with AI innovation, we're building a new model of fundraising consulting: one that's accessible, sustainable, and designed to multiply impact rather than create dependency.

The Team

Meet Your Partners

Tara Quarrie
Tara Quarrie
President & CEO
AI Strategy & Implementation · Google AI Certified

Tara founded Quarrie Development Group to bridge the gap between traditional fundraising excellence and modern operational efficiency. With 20+ years of equity-centered fundraising leadership at organizations including USC Athletics and Heifer International, she brings deep understanding of development operations—and how AI can transform them.

Tara has been studying AI's implications for the nonprofit sector since 2022 — earlier than most, and with a practitioner's eye. She holds a Google AI certification (2025) and has spent the last three years developing frameworks for ethical, effective AI adoption in fundraising — work that led directly to QDG's proprietary TRUST Framework. Her approach is grounded in a core belief: AI should make fundraisers more human, not less.

  • 20+ years fundraising leadership experience
  • Contributed to raising $350M+ in national campaigns
  • Built development infrastructure for dozens of organizations
  • Google AI certified (2025)
  • Secured multiple 7- and 8-figure gifts
Yulanda Davis-Quarrie
Yulanda Davis-Quarrie
Senior Vice President
CFRE Certified · Fractional CDO Practice Lead

A dynamic, results-oriented advancement leader with 30+ years of experience building transformational fundraising programs. As AVP of Advancement at Pitzer College, she created collaborative partnerships across the Claremont Colleges that surpassed revenue goals year after year.

Passionate about bridging gaps between generations and communities, Yulanda creates stewardship systems that honor donor intent and build lasting infrastructure.

  • 30+ years of advancement and development leadership
  • CFRE certified fundraising professional
  • Secured tens of millions in major gifts
  • Led major gift teams that increased giving by 20%+
  • Launched campaigns generating $500K+ in estate gifts
How We Work

Our Core Commitments

⚖️

Equity-Centered

We build fundraising systems that honor community voice, authentic partnership, and values alignment. Every engagement centers equity and sustainable relationships—not extraction.

🏗️

Sustainable Infrastructure

We create processes your team can own and evolve long-term. You shouldn't depend on consultants forever. True success is measured by your independence and capacity growth.

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Honest Partnership

We work with you, not for you. We tell you what we see, even when it's uncomfortable. And we measure our success by yours—not by how long we can extend an engagement.

Let's Build Fundraising That
Transforms Organizations

Talk with us about what strategic leadership and AI innovation could mean for your organization.

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Fractional CDO Services

Strategic Development Leadership
Without the Overhead

Executive-level fundraising leadership designed for mission-driven organizations ready to grow—without the full-time executive hire or compromise on equity-centered values.

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Service Tiers

Three Tiers, One Expert

Designed to match your organization's needs, budget, and stage of growth.

Tier 1
Strategic Advisory
High-level strategic guidance for organizations with operational staff in place.
$8,000 /month
8–12 hours/month · 6-month minimum
Ideal For

Organizations with operational development staff seeking high-level strategic direction and executive guidance.

  • Quarterly strategic planning sessions
  • Annual development plan creation
  • Board presentations (2–4x/year)
  • Review of development materials & case statements
  • Foundation prospect identification & strategy
  • Staff mentoring and guidance
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Tier 2 · Most Popular
Operational Leadership
Hands-on development leadership for transitions, campaigns, or capacity building.
$15,000 /month
20–30 hours/month · 6-month minimum
Ideal For

Organizations navigating leadership transitions, launching campaigns, or building major gifts capacity.

  • Everything in Tier 1, plus:
  • Direct management of development staff
  • Major gift pipeline development
  • Counsel on donor meetings & solicitations
  • Foundation prospect ID & proposal development
  • Campaign planning & feasibility analysis
  • Grant writing oversight
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Tier 3
Executive Partnership
Comprehensive executive development leadership across all fundraising functions.
$25,000 /month
40–60 hours/month · 12-month recommended
Ideal For

Organizations ready to scale, launching major campaigns, or seeking full fractional CDO leadership.

  • Everything in Tier 2, plus:
  • Executive presence at board & leadership meetings
  • Comprehensive major gifts program management
  • Direct donor cultivation (up to 6 meetings/month)
  • Foundation donor ID, cultivation & stewardship
  • Board development committee leadership
  • Cross-functional integration with program & finance
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Our Process

How We Work Together

A structured partnership designed for sustainable results.

01
Weeks 1–4
Discovery & Design

Deep dive into your current fundraising operations, goals, and culture before we touch a single strategy.

  • Deep dive into your current fundraising operations and goals
  • Stakeholder interviews (Board, leadership, development staff, donors)
  • Analysis of donor data, revenue trends, and organizational capacity
  • Development of strategic priorities and customized roadmap
  • Alignment meeting on scope, schedule, and success metrics
02
Ongoing
Implementation & Leadership

Consistent, embedded presence that drives strategy and builds real capacity within your team.

  • Regular presence (weekly on-site or virtual sessions)
  • Strategic oversight and hands-on execution of development activities
  • Direct donor cultivation and solicitation for major prospects
  • Team mentoring and capacity building
  • Monthly reporting and strategy refinement
03
Final Phase
Sustainability & Transition

We build for the day you don't need us—documenting everything so your team can own it fully.

  • Documentation of all systems, processes, and donor relationships
  • Team training for continuity and independence
  • Recruitment support if hiring full-time development staff
  • Transition planning and comprehensive knowledge transfer
  • Optional ongoing advisory support post-engagement
Investment

Why Our Approach Works

Transparent Pricing

All engagement fees are clearly stated and customized based on your organizational budget, scope of work, and time commitment required.

40–60% Less Than Full-Time

Fractional CDO services typically cost 40–60% less than a full-time executive hire—with no recruitment fees, benefits, or long-term commitment risk.

Measurable Results

Most clients see measurable revenue growth within 6–9 months, with many exceeding initial fundraising goals by 20–40%.

Equity-Centered Every Time

Every engagement is designed to build sustainable capacity while honoring your mission, values, and the communities you serve.

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AI Fundraising Studio

Save 15–20 Hours a Week
Without Losing Your Voice

Strategic AI implementation designed specifically for development teams—practical, ethical, and built by someone who has worked in your shoes for 20 years.

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The Challenge

Your Team Is Drowning in Busywork

Your fundraisers are talented at building relationships, but they spend their days on repetitive tasks: researching donor backgrounds, drafting grant proposals, compiling reports, managing data entry.

These tasks are essential—but they're stealing time from what they do best: connecting with donors. The irony? You already have the most powerful tool available: AI. Most development teams just don't know how to use it strategically.

87%
Faster Research
Prospect research from hours to minutes
70%
Less Drafting Time
Grant proposals and donor communications
15–20
Hours Saved Weekly
Returned to relationship-building
Why QDG

What Most AI Consultants Get Wrong About Nonprofits

A general AI consultant can tell you what the technology does. What they can't tell you is why your major gift officer will resist it, how it will land with your board, or what it means for the donor relationships your mission depends on.

Most tech consultants have never written a case for support, managed a gift officer's portfolio, or sat across from a donor asking hard questions about organizational values. They optimize for efficiency. That's not wrong — it's just incomplete.

The result: AI implementation that your team will actually trust and use — because it was designed by someone who understands both the technology and the work.

Tara Quarrie brings both.

20+ years of equity-centered fundraising leadership — including USC Athletics and Heifer International

Studying AI's implications for the nonprofit sector since 2022 — earlier than most, and with a practitioner's eye

Google AI certified (2025) — applied to the specific context of fundraising operations

Creator of the TRUST Framework — an ethical AI evaluation model built specifically for mission-driven organizations

Service Options

Four Ways We Can Help

From a single audit to full implementation—designed to meet you where you are.

45-Minute Session + Report

AI Readiness Audit

A 45-minute working session with Tara, followed by a detailed AI strategy report delivered within 48 hours. Identify exactly where AI can save your team the most time—and where it creates more risk than reward.

  • 45-minute deep-dive with Tara Quarrie
  • Full workflow audit and TRUST Framework evaluation
  • 3-5 specific AI opportunities ranked by impact
  • Tool recommendations with estimated costs
  • Applied toward any QDG engagement
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$750
One-Time
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4-Week Engagement

AI Strategy Sprint

Build your custom AI implementation roadmap with deep-dive analysis, prioritization, and team training.

  • Deep-dive audit of all fundraising workflows
  • Prioritized AI opportunities by ROI
  • Custom implementation roadmap with timeline
  • 2 team training sessions
  • 30 days of email support
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$8,500
4-Week Engagement
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8–12 Week Engagement

AI Implementation Package

Hands-on support to implement AI workflows across your entire fundraising operation—from research to donor communications to CRM management.

  • Everything in AI Strategy Sprint
  • Hands-on implementation support (weekly calls)
  • Custom AI prompt libraries (50+ prompts)
  • CRM/AI integration guidance
  • 4 advanced team training sessions
  • 90 days of ongoing troubleshooting
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$22,000
8–12 Week Engagement
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Ongoing Monthly Support

AI Advisory Retainer

Monthly strategic support to optimize workflows, troubleshoot issues, and stay current with AI innovations as the landscape evolves.

  • Monthly 60-minute strategy call
  • On-demand email/Slack support (24hr response)
  • Quarterly team training on new tools
  • Access to exclusive AI resource library
  • Custom prompt development as needed
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$5,000
Per Month
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Common Questions

Questions About AI in Fundraising

Won't AI make our fundraising feel impersonal? +
No—quite the opposite. AI handles the time-consuming research and administrative work, giving you more time for personal donor relationships. The technology does the busywork so you can focus on human connection. Your fundraisers will have more energy for meaningful conversations, not less.
Do we need to be "tech-savvy" to use AI? +
Not at all. If you can write an email, you can write an AI prompt. I train teams of all tech levels, and most people are surprised by how intuitive modern AI tools are. We'll build your team's confidence step by step.
Is AI expensive? We have a limited budget. +
Many powerful AI tools cost $20/month or less. Some are free. The bigger investment is learning to use them strategically—that's where I come in. Most organizations see ROI within the first month through time savings alone.
How do we handle donor data privacy? +
I teach strict protocols for using AI ethically. Never input confidential donor information into public AI tools. I help you implement AI in ways that protect donor privacy completely while maximizing the benefits—and every recommendation is evaluated through the TRUST Framework.
What if our Executive Director or board is skeptical? +
I help you build the business case. We start with one small, low-risk pilot project and demonstrate ROI quickly. Once leadership sees 10 hours saved in week one, skepticism usually disappears.

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AI Readiness Audit · $750

Is Your Team Ready for AI—
Or Just Hoping It Helps?

In 45 minutes, we'll give you a clear, honest picture of exactly where AI can save your development team 15–20 hours a week—and where it creates more risk than reward.

Book Your Audit — $750 → 🔒 Secure · Written summary within 48 hrs · Applied toward any QDG engagement
What's Included

Everything You Need to Move
from Uncertainty to Action

The AI Readiness Audit isn't a sales call. It's a working session that ends with a written roadmap you can use whether you work with us or not.

01

Current State Workflow Assessment

A clear map of where your team's time is currently going—and which tasks are prime candidates for AI support.

02

TRUST Framework Ethical Evaluation

A review of your current or prospective AI tools against our proprietary TRUST Framework. Ethical AI, not just efficient AI.

03

Tool & Platform Recommendations

Honest, unbiased recommendations for which AI tools are worth your time and budget. We have no affiliate relationships.

04

Prioritized 3-Step Implementation Roadmap

A sequenced action plan: where to start, what to do next, and what to build toward—based on your team and goals.

05

Risk & Readiness Score

A written assessment of your AI readiness across five dimensions—shareable with your board or leadership team.

06

Written Summary Report

Everything documented and delivered within 48 hours. Findings, recommendations, roadmap, and next steps. Yours to keep.

Is This Right for You?

Built for Organizations
Ready to Work Smarter

✦ This is for you if…
  • You're a nonprofit ED, CDO, or Development Director feeling pressure to "do something with AI"
  • Your team is stretched thin and you suspect AI could help—but don't know where to start
  • You've tried a few tools but don't have a strategy tying them together
  • You want a clear, ethical framework before committing to any major AI investment
  • You're preparing to pitch AI adoption to your board and need supporting data
✕ This is not for you if…
  • You're looking for a generic AI overview or introductory webinar
  • You've already built a comprehensive AI strategy and just need implementation support
  • You're not open to changing how your team currently works
  • Your organization is in crisis mode and not in a position to implement anything new
Methodology

Every Audit Is Grounded in the
TRUST Framework

We developed the TRUST Framework specifically for nonprofit fundraising contexts—because the ethical stakes in donor relationships are higher than most AI vendors acknowledge.

T
Transparency

Can you explain this clearly to donors and the public?

🚩 Red flag: If you'd be embarrassed explaining it
R
Respect for Consent

Did donors knowingly share their data for this purpose?

🚩 Red flag: If donors would be surprised
U
Unintended Consequences

Who might be harmed, excluded, or deprioritized?

🚩 Red flag: Optimizing efficiency without auditing for equity
S
Staff & Stakeholder Voice

Who had input on this decision?

🚩 Red flag: Only executives and vendors in the room
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The Human in the Loop

What decisions should never be fully automated?

🚩 Red flag: No human review before it reaches the donor
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$750
One-time investment · Applied toward any QDG engagement
  • ✓ 45-minute deep-dive with Tara Quarrie
  • ✓ Full audit of current workflows and tools
  • ✓ TRUST Framework ethical AI evaluation
  • ✓ Prioritized 3-step AI implementation roadmap
  • ✓ Written summary delivered within 48 hours
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Resources

Tools to Help You
Lead with Confidence

Practical, equity-centered resources for development professionals navigating AI in fundraising — from free frameworks to step-by-step implementation toolkits.

Free Resource

The TRUST Framework

Five essential questions every development team should ask before implementing any AI tool. Your ethical foundation for navigating AI in fundraising.

  • ✓ Complete TRUST Framework guide
  • ✓ Equity evaluation checklist
  • ✓ Board presentation outline
  • ✓ Practice scenarios for your team
Paid Resource
Complete Toolkit

The Ethical AI Quickstart for Fundraisers

Your first 30 days from fear to framework. A complete implementation toolkit for development professionals ready to use AI ethically, confidently, and effectively.

  • ✓ AI Readiness Self-Assessment
  • ✓ Organizational AI Policy Template
  • ✓ 42 ethical, field-tested prompts
  • ✓ 30-Day Implementation Roadmap
  • ✓ Decision trees & quick reference sheets
Ready for More?

Take the Next Step

These resources are a starting point. If your organization is ready for hands-on AI implementation support, a 45-minute AI Readiness Audit is the fastest way to get a clear, actionable roadmap.

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Free Resource

The TRUST Framework

A complete guide to evaluating AI in fundraising through an ethical and equity lens. Five essential questions every development team should ask before implementing any AI tool.

Get the Free Guide → 📄 20+ Page Guide  ·  ✅ Decision Worksheet  ·  🎯 Board Presentation Template
The Framework

Five Questions. One Standard.

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Transparency

Can you explain this clearly to donors and the public? If you can't describe what you're doing in plain language, that's a sign something may be off.

🚩 Red flag: If you'd be embarrassed or evasive explaining it
R
Respect for Consent

Did donors knowingly share their data for this purpose? Consent is about honoring the implicit agreement donors made when they shared information with you.

🚩 Red flag: If donors would be surprised by how their data is used
U
Unintended Consequences

Who might be harmed, excluded, or deprioritized? AI tools optimize for what they're trained on. If that data reflects historical inequities, the AI will perpetuate them.

🚩 Red flag: Optimizing for efficiency without auditing for equity
S
Staff & Stakeholder Voice

Who had input on this decision? The people closest to donors and communities often see risks and opportunities that executives miss.

🚩 Red flag: If only executives and vendors are in the room
T
The Human in the Loop

What decisions should never be fully automated? AI should support human judgment, not replace it—especially in relationships built on trust.

🚩 Red flag: If no human sees it before the donor does
What's Inside the Guide

More Than a Framework—
A Complete Toolkit

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Deep-Dive Analysis

Each TRUST component explored with guiding questions, real-world examples, and red flags to watch for in your organization.

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Decision Worksheet

A fillable template for documenting AI evaluations—so your team has a consistent, defensible process every time.

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Board Presentation Outline

Sample scripts and key talking points to help you make the case for responsible AI adoption to leadership and trustees.

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Organizational AI Policy Framework

A template to build your own AI guidelines—customizable for your org's size, culture, and risk tolerance.

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Three Practice Scenarios

Real-world situations to help your team apply the TRUST Framework before they face them in practice.

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FAQs on AI Adoption

Answers to the questions your team and board are already asking—but may not feel comfortable saying out loud.

Who This Is For

Development Professionals Navigating AI
with Integrity

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CDOs & Development VPs

Build a defensible AI strategy, create organizational policy, and lead your team through AI adoption with confidence. Go from reactive to proactive.

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Development Directors

Evaluate AI tools before implementing them, protect donor trust, and answer tough questions from leadership—with evidence-based frameworks behind you.

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Fundraising Teams

Use AI ethically in your daily work, understand the boundaries, and advocate for responsible practices within your organization.

About the Author

Tara Quarrie

President & CEO of Quarrie Development Group and a Fractional Chief Development Officer with 20 years of experience in equity-centered fundraising leadership.

She has led development strategy for organizations including USC Athletics and Heifer International, raising major and principal gifts while building teams grounded in ethical, donor-centered practice.

Now she helps nonprofit leaders navigate AI adoption with integrity—translating emerging technology into practical, values-aligned strategy.

Tara Quarrie
Tara Quarrie
President & CEO, QDG
🎓 20 Years Development Leadership
🤖 Google AI Certified
🏛️ USC Athletics · Heifer International
Free Resource

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The TRUST Framework: A Complete Ethical AI Guide for Fundraisers
20+ pages · Decision worksheet · Board template · Policy framework · Free

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