From leading in-house fundraising teams to partnering with some of the most prestigious social impact organizations in the world, the Hazen team brings extensive social impact sector expertise to the table. 


Hazen’s Core Team

 

Martha H. Schumacher

President and CEO

Leading the way is Hazen’s President, Martha H. Schumacher, CFRE, ACFRE, MInstF. Martha is a global philanthropic thought leader, consultant, author, presenter, coach, and champion. Dedicated to giving unparalleled client service, she provides training and coaching, executive campaign counsel, and comprehensive major gifts strategy. Martha is a compelling keynote speaker; host of Glad You Asked©, a podcast about active listening (glad-you-asked.captivate.fm); and former AFP Global Chair. She lives with her husband Casey and their two sweet yet energetic rescue dogs Gage and Josie.

 
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Amy Butler Smith

Senior Advisor

Hazen’s Senior Advisor, Amy Butler Smith, M.Ed. has been an integral part of the Hazen team since 2010. Experienced in strategy development, philanthropy, client relations, marketing & communications, and event management, Amy has played key roles on health nonprofit teams including the Children’s Miracle Health Network and National Campus Leadership Council. She holds a Master’s Degree in Higher Ed Administration, working in academia including Case Western Reserve University and Kent State University, the latter where she taught several classes. Amy lives in Maryland with her husband Jacob, their son Jack, and their daughter Leah.

 

Our Trusted Partners

 
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Impact Communications

Impact has an award-winning team of writers led by Kathy Swayze, CFRE, a social impact thought leader who understands donors’ motivations and knows how to tell your story in the most compelling way.

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Grace Hong

Grace is Senior Director of Development at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She is a member of the HILT faculty, teaching the popular Major Gifts Master Class with Martha.

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Prospect Researchers

Hazen partners with a number of talented independent researchers who provide in-depth profiles on key mega, principal, and major donors and prospects.

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Bernard Ross

Bernard is an internationally renowned change agent, working with social impact organizations to innovate, transform organizational culture, and shape global fundraising campaigns.

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Harry Lynch, CFRE

Harry is CEO of Sanky Communications, a fundraising and communications firm specializing in direct marketing and digital fundraising. He is a Past Chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy.

Val Broadie

With four decades of in-house development leadership experience, Val has created viability and visibility for gold standard global, national, and regional educational institutions and social impact NGOs.