Fundraising strategy that creates LASTING IMPACT
I'm Heather Leppla and I help nonprofit leaders build the donors, systems and confidence to fund their mission
Trusted by nonprofits across the United States of America
Executive Directors wearing the fundraising hat
You're leading programs, staff and the board, and fundraising keeps getting pushed to "later." I bring the structure and follow-through so it doesn't.
Who I help
Organizations ready to grow
You've outgrown one-off appeals and need a real plan: stronger donor relationships, major gifts, and systems that support them.
Boards preparing for something big
Whether it's a capital campaign or a first development hire, I help you check readiness, set direction, and move forward with confidence.
Expertise Rooted in Strategic Impact
Fundraising isn't about asking harder. It's about building relationships, systems and messages that keep working long after the campaign ends. With 20+ years in nonprofit development, I help you do the right things in the right order, so every effort builds on the last.
How I help
A clear, realistic roadmap your team and board can follow.
Strategy & Planning
Donor Growth
Campaigns & Messaging
Systems & Operations
Acquisition, cultivation, stewardship and major gifts.
A compelling case for support and campaigns that deliver.
The CRM, gift processing and processes that keep it all running.
What working together looks like
Connect
A free First Connection Talk to understand your goals and see if we’re a good fit.
Listen & Assess
I learn your organization: your data, donors, team, board and story.
Plan
Together we build a clear, prioritized roadmap.
Build & Implement
I work alongside your team to put the plan into action, bringing in collaborators as needed.
Grow
We measure results, adjust, and set you up to sustain the momentum.
Not sure which option fits? That’s what the first conversation is for.
In their Words:
The best measure of my work is what happens after I leave.
Here’s what nonprofit leaders say about working together.
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Read to write your own success story?
Let’s start with a conversation.
The easiest first step is a free, 30-minute First Connection Talk. We’ll talk about where your organization is, what’s getting in the way, and whether working together makes sense. No pressure, no pitch.
Prefer to reach out directly?
Email: hello@ripplephilanthropy.com
Phone: (937) 367 7011
Based in Dayton, Ohio
Working with nonprofits, locally and nationally