About

Brand-Led Fundraising for Lasting Connection and Impact

Nonprofits know that building connections within their community is essential to sustaining and growing their impact.

Yet, organizations often struggle to find a strategic, authentic approach to fundraising that resonates deeply with donors and supporters alike.

This is where BrandRaise comes in.

We help small to mid-sized organizations navigate the complexities of communication with a brand-led and relationship-focused approach to fundraising. We work alongside organizations to help them uncover the heart and soul of their work so that they can intentionally connect with their ideal audience and create stronger support – whether it’s time, funding, or resources.

“This team is full of energy ready to be put behind your project, creative ideas and professional follow through! They are a pleasure to work with.”

 

Marnie McPherson, White Bear Montessori School

how we can work together

Bridging the gap between brand strategy and fundraising so your organization can create more impact.

We know that fundraising and branding go hand in hand, and without a clear and compelling brand, fundraising feels like an uphill battle. That’s why we take an intentional, strategy-led approach that helps nonprofits fundraise with confidence and sustainability.

We offer tailored brand and fundraising services to help you clarify your message, engage supporters, and raise more funds - without feeling overwhelmed.

Brand and Fundraising Audit

Get a clear picture of where you stand. This $500 audit provides a roadmap for improving your fundraising and aligning it with your brand for greater impact.

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Major Gifts Fundraising Consulting

We help nonprofits establish major gifts fundraising systems grounded in brand clarity, intentional strategy, and long-term donor relationships.

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Capital Campaign Management

Planning for a large-scale fundraising initiative? We’ll help you design a campaign identity, engage your stakeholders, and ensure a relationship-based strategy that raises major funds with purpose and intention.

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About

Meet BrandRaise

Brianna Pyka

 Fundraising Strategist • Capital Campaign Guide • Relationship Builder

Brianna brings over a decade of experience leading capital campaigns, major gift strategy, and annual fundraising. She’s helped raise more than $15 million for organizations across the country - always through approaches rooted in clarity, connection, and care.

At BrandRaise, Brianna leads the external side of client work: guiding campaign strategy, facilitating major donor outreach, and coaching nonprofit leaders to ask with confidence and authenticity.

Clients describe her as steady, strategic, and quietly powerful - a partner who brings both momentum and peace of mind to every step of the process.

Kelly Wittman

Brand Strategist • Systems Thinker • Storytelling Guide

Kelly helps mission-driven teams communicate clearly, consistently, and confidently. With a background in nonprofit communications and years of experience in brand strategy and design, she knows how to bring order to chaos and help teams speak with one unified, authentic voice.

At BrandRaise, Kelly leads brand strategy, messaging development, and internal operations - ensuring every client project is grounded in clarity and built with care.

She’s known for her collaborative spirit, eye for systems, and ability to turn big ideas into tangible tools and action steps.

Connect with Brianna:
brianna@brandraise.co

Connect with Kelly:
kelly@brandraise.co