With strategy, creativity and integrity, Maureen Mahoney Hill, CFRE, counsels nonprofit clients to help them meet – and often exceed – their fundraising goals. Since starting her consulting practice in 2006, she has helped clients raise $16 million, bringing her career fundraising total to more than $40 million. As a Principal with Advancement Advisors, Maureen builds fundraising, communications and marketing capacity in nonprofit organizations. Her practice focuses on board training and development; coaching; planning and strategy development for major and planned gifts; fundraising plans; and audits and feasibility studies. A long-time Certified Fund Raising Executive, Maureen added to her credentials by achieving the status of Master Trainer with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Her vast knowledge and dynamic style make her a sought-after speaker. She was one of the featured speakers at the Big 12 Development Conference in 2017 and has given presentations at numerous nonprofit and philanthropy conferences in the region. Among the topics she is most frequently asked to address are fundraising trends, major and planned gifts, individual giving and development audits. Maureen is an active member of AFP and the Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council. Prior to launching Advancement Advisors, Maureen held positions with a variety of organizations including The Children’s Institute, the Pittsburgh Foundation, Pennsylvania State University and Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. Maureen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Science from the School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh.