Twelve months later, I can confidently say her expertise has had a huge impact. We increased our overall funding by 30% just last year, have a much more robust grant-writing program, documentation and systems we can replicate, and so much more confidence. Her guidance was absolutely worth the investment.

Madeline Taylor, Development Manager at Out On Screen

We now feel like we have a sustainable and actionable fundraising plan that is already yielding better results than we've seen with past efforts.

Nina Horvath, Executive Director at Coastal Jazz and Blues Society

I’m excited to continue our journey with Maria and Further Together and highly recommend Maria if you’re looking for a fundraising consultant to get you on your way to raising funds and increasing awareness of your organization!

Lee Soda, Executive Director of ACSA Community Services

Working with Maria feels like hanging out with a friend. She’s brilliant, thoughtful and pushes and challenges me at just the times I need.

I’m so grateful for her wisdom and partnership and for how she shows up for fellow CCF folx.

Sarah Staiger, Co-Founder of Staiger Vitelli Associates

Maria is an astoundingly creative and energetic fundraiser who achieves big results! CCLA achieved significant successes in both areas thanks to Maria's initiative, drive, and superior professional competencies.

Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, Executive Director & General Counsel at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association

Maria and the Further Together group are an absolutely top-tier team. They're helping me and my team to grow as fundraisers ourselves. With the help of Further Together, our organization is entering a new fundraising era.

Rebecca Harrison, Executive Director at Unity Charity

Maria Rio is great to work with! She’s a fundraising and communications expert truly committed to improving the nonprofit sector to make it more equitable and impactful. She has a remarkable talent for encouraging you to think bigger, inspiring creativity and fostering a mindset of continuous improvement.

Laura Vitelli, Co-Founder of Staiger Vitelli Associates