

FriendRaisers’ philosophy was founded on the importance of developing personal relationships
that naturally extend and synergistically enhance the communication of an organization's case and
mission. Those enhanced communications result in fostering and managing an increased financial
bottom line for those organizations. Along with its affiliated business partners, FriendRaisers
brings years of successful experience and services to help organizations create strong business
plans, assemble boards of directors and author strategic marketing plans. This ultimately grows
programs, businesses and financial development programs that increase contributions enabling
organizations to more efficiently and completely fulfill their missions to the community.

FriendRaisers LLC was formed in June of 2008 to provide nonprofit organizations a new
multi-facet company that provides consultation services focusing on: strategic plan development,
board assessment and recruitment, organizational management, capital and annual campaign planning
and implementation, marketing and PR, special event planning and coordination.
FriendRaisers LLC brings a unique team of experienced associates with over 30 years professionally each in YMCA non profit management and fundraising. FriendRaisers LLC has built a team of professionals that can give non profit clients expertise in non profit management, capital Campaigns, annual campaigns, special Events, strategic Planning, board development and assessment, endowment planning and development, program development, marketing and fiscal management.
John A. Youngberg, Founder and President of FriendRaisers LLC brings 30 years of senior
management experience in non-profit management and professional relationships in the
San Francisco Bay area and the Valley of the Sun! FriendRaisers Mission Statement is "Building relationships to
foster the philanthropic mission to non-profit organizations!"





