The Suddes Partners Story
In 1988, Suddes Partners began as a one-person firm with a straightforward mission: empowering nonprofit organizations to unleash their capital campaign fundraising potential. Over the years, the firm continued to grow and evolve, fueled by the trust of clients who shared a common belief that 'there must be a better way.'
Suddes Partners' core DNA has always been about partnering on bold, audacious, transformative capital campaign projects. While other firms believe in immediately lowering client expectations, I believe in challenging clients to think bigger. Capital campaigns should be transformational – not uninspiring and mundane.
Fast forward to the present day, and I've returned to my roots as a solo practitioner with the same steadfast focus and passion that Suddes Partners was founded on. For each client, I take an active role in making that critical "ask" alongside staff and volunteer leaders, thus ensuring your case is personally communicated to your leadership prospects in a compelling, consistent, and comfortable manner.
The path to "transformational" depends on securing the key leadership donors and partners essential to achieving the desired vision. Because, in the world of capital campaign fundraising, this is where experience matters!
Cheers!
John M. Suddes
President
About John
John M. Suddes is a respected fundraising and strategic thought leader in the nonprofit sector. Serving as the President of Suddes Partners since 1988, his career has been spent inspiring nonprofit organizations in developing, funding, and successfully executing strategic visions that transform organizations and the constituents they serve. John is accomplished in leading and inspiring nonprofit staff and boards to achieve unprecedented results.
Under John's stewardship, Suddes Partners emerged as a pinnacle of success, having spearheaded campaigns that have garnered over half a billion dollars in support of diverse nonprofit capital projects. John is recognized as one of the leading experts in the “art” of major gift solicitation, as he has secured countless six and seven-figure leadership gifts from a spectrum of benefactors, including individuals, families, corporations, and foundations.
Beyond his professional accolades, John is a devoted father to two adult sons, Jack and Walker, along with Miller, his Golden Retriever. His downtime finds him immersed in pursuits that invigorate his spirit – whether it's in the gym, playing pickleball with friends, or cruising the open road on his Harley.
- Passionate and Driven
- Results-Oriented
- High moral integrity
- Trusted
