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At Gail Perry Group, we don’t just inspire generosity—we engineer it. With decades of experience guiding successful campaigns and major gift initiatives, we partner with ambitious nonprofits to unlock transformational philanthropy. Our approach blends strategic insight, deep sector expertise, and an energizing presence that rallies teams, boards, and donors around bold visions.

Whether launching a major campaign or reimagining your fundraising model, we bring clarity, confidence, and a proven framework to help you move forward—and raise more.

OUR PURPOSE

Harness goodwill to make the world a better place.

OUR MISSION

Inspire nonprofit leaders to fulfill their vision through strategic mindset and increased philanthropy.

Core Values

Thoughtfully collaborative

thoughtfully collaborative

Driven by curiosity

driven by curiosity

Fired up and motivated

fired up and motivated

Confidently fearless

confidently fearless

Empathetically respectful

empathetically respectful

Joyfully lighthearted

joyfully lighthearted

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Gail Perry | Nonprofit Fundraising Consultant

Gail Perry, MBA, CFRE

Founder & President

Gail Perry, our President, has helped organizations raise hundreds of millions in gifts with her renowned Fired-Up Fundraising approach. Gail has deep expertise in major gift and capital campaign fundraising, which she shares through her work as an international fundraising consultant, keynote speaker, trainer and philanthropy leader.

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Cassie Rice | Nonprofit Fundraising Consultant

Cassie Rice, MA

Chief Operating Officer

Cassie’s professional experiences and graduate-level study in public policy, advocacy, political campaigns, congressional office work, and international affairs inspire her to have a direct hand in helping individuals and communities on a regional and global scale.

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Gina C. Vaughn

Gina C. Vaughn

Vice President of Client Service

Gina Vaughn, Vice President of Client Service, is a well-rounded and accomplished fundraiser and consultant with more than 25 years of professional experience. Gina is known for her leadership and precise strategic counsel, carefully and thoughtfully managing key relationships among clients and their constituents. Gina’s experience spans government, education, and healthcare.

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Jen Herrmann

Jen Herrmann, MNM

Vice President of Business Development

Jen Herrmann, MNM, oversees Business Development and strategic growth for the Gail Perry Group. Jen brings nearly 20 years of development experience in consulting, education, and healthcare for institutions across the United States. Metrics-focused and detail-oriented, Jen is a community builder, a skilled communicator, and an enthusiastic team player.

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Charles Davis

Charles E. “Chuck” Davis, III, CFRE

Senior Consultant

Charles E. “Chuck” Davis III is known for helping educational institutions go over goal on their campaigns in record time. In his nearly 30 years of experience, Chuck has facilitated the most significant gifts in his clients’ history including surpassing a $100 million goal for Elon University.

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Evan Northup

Evan Northup, CFRE

Senior Consultant

Evan brings a rare combination of credentials to her consulting work: she served as head of development for AFP International’s Foundation for Philanthropy, has deep expertise in nonprofit technology, and has worked across a wide range of sectors and fundraising disciplines. Her clients benefit from that breadth, gaining strategic counsel that’s both practically grounded and forward-thinking.

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Olivia Peraino

 Olivia Peraino

Consultant

Olivia Peraino, Client Services Manager, is a dynamic development professional with extensive experience in higher education fundraising, specializing in annual fund strategy, donor engagement, strategic planning, and campaign execution. 

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Lise Detwiler

Lise Detwiler, MBA, CFRE, CAP

Consultant

Lise Detwiler is a seasoned fundraising and development professional with over three decades of experience, including 25 years in leadership roles within complex healthcare organizations.

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Cathy Crooker

Cathy Crooker

Consultant

Cathy Crooker excels at inspiring volunteers and boards to achieve audacious goals. Her goal is to help nonprofit leaders change the world by connecting organizations to donors who want to make a difference.

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Eli Jordfald

Eli Jordfald

Consultant

Eli Jordfald, MPA, CFRE, is an executive leader of fundraising in academic healthcare and the nonprofit sector.

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