Testimonials

Ruth brings decades of experience and strong success as a fund development leader and nonprofit executive.

I have learned how to be a fundraiser under the tutelage of Ruth Lederman, as an employee for 14 years, and as a colleague since...She is proficient in data analytics using it to develop predictive strategies that grow campaigns, both unrestricted and targeted, capital and endowment...She is at her best providing guidance, encouragement and supervision...

When we needed an experienced fundraiser to lead us we turned to Ruth Lederman.

I am thrilled to share my experience working with Ruth Lederman. As someone who has worked closely with her in the past, I can attest to her passion, dedication, and expertise in fundraising...Thanks to Ruth's leadership at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, we were able to exceed our fundraising goals...I highly recommend her to any non-profit organization in need of an experienced and strategic Chief Development Officer during a leadership transition.

For over two decades, I've had the privilege of working closely with Ruth...Her stellar track record and the organizations she has led and served is a testament to her caring and great work...I wholeheartedly endorse her as a consultant or an Interim Resource Development Director.

As Board member and later Board Chair, I’ve been fortunate to work closely with Ruth for almost ten years...Since 2014, she successfully led the Resource Development team through a $25 million capital campaign for a Teen Center in Ferguson...I am certain in her new venture she will bring her considerable talents to bear on behalf of non-profits in need of transitional Resource Development services. I highly recommend her.

Ruth is driven, detail-oriented, and determined to reach her goals! She has had extensive fundraising and management experience over 35 years. She has produced stellar fundraising results...Simply put, Ruth knows her stuff. She would be a huge asset to any nonprofit in need of an interim chief development officer.

Ruth is a tireless fundraiser, and one of the truly best at advocating for her clients. She's organized, well prepared, and has a can-do spirit that makes the impossible seem possible. She's also a real joy to work with.

Ruth has honed skills that make her a standout in her field... She runs a team that inspires members to deliver collaboratively and joyfully. I worked with Ruth as a board member at Boys & Girls Clubs for many years and I greatly valued the experience.

I met Ruth 20-plus years ago when she moved from Boston to become Director of Development for Jewish Federation-St. Louis. I had the pleasure and privilege of getting to know Ruth both as a consummate professional as I served as Federation’s Campaign Chair and subsequently, Board Chair; and, she became a treasured friend over the years... She cares deeply about institutional needs when the institution serves individuals who are disadvantaged by a lack of equity in our society’s institutions or by injustices perpetrated by systemic conditions...

I had the privilege of working for Ruth Lederman as a Director of Resource Development for approximately 2 years at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL). During this time, Ruth became a great mentor and friend, and I can confidently attest to her exceptional leadership, expertise, and dedication...

We had the pleasure of working with Ruth during a critical period for our nonprofit organization. Her expertise in fundraising strategy and deep understanding of the nonprofit sector were instrumental in helping us reimagine our fundraising philosophy, streamline processes and develop tools to continue to thrive. Ruth brought a fresh perspective, innovative ideas, and dedication that truly set her apart.

Ruth brings a savvy emotional intelligence to her work and relationships. It is a pleasure to work with Ruth, and she will be an asset to any organization’s development efforts.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is in a stronger and more financially stable position today because of Ruth Lederman's leadership of its Resource Development’s efforts. For nearly a decade Ruth used her skills and experience to elevate the Club to a "non-profit of choice" for donors across the St. Louis region.

Ruth assisted Gateway to Hope with some much needed philanthropy capacity building. She brought years of experience, great instincts, and abundant fundamental best practices to the table. I highly recommend working with Ruth if you need to lay a solid foundation for excellent, disciplined fundraising practices in your organization.

Working with Raise the Resources was an outstanding experience for our development team and our organization overall. Ruth brought passion, creativity and best practices to our work, and built strong relationships with our staff, lay leaders and donors. Ruth took the time to understand our landscape and help us making essential strategic decisions.

Ruth has an in depth understanding of the nonprofit fundraising landscape, having built important long term relationships with a wide base of donors. She understands the subtleties that are required to build trust and support in the donor community and brings a strategic mindset to fundraising.

I had the pleasure of working with Ruth over many years... Ruth not only offers a vast working knowledge of the fundamentals of effective funds development but understands the nuances of relationship building, brings a strategic approach to her work and offers demonstrated leadership in building fund raising teams and running a wide variety of campaigns.

As a Senior Executive of Emerson, I represented our company’s long-term relationship with Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis ... Ruth stands out as a consummate professional who is one of the best that I have had the pleasure of working with.

Ruth brought her energy and talent to the Jewish Federation of Louisville leading a very new philanthropy team through an important transitional period. In a relatively short amount of time,
Our current annual campaign is surpassing prior years and has an energy that had been lagging. We are light years ahead of where we would have been without Ruth’s work and grateful that she propelled our mission forward.

Ruth is a consummate professional with great experience and a solid track record...Board and staff at all levels will appreciate her knowledge and experience..With her guidance, the organization will emerge even stronger!

I had the pleasure of working with Ruth for more than 15 years at Jewish Federation of St. Louis...She is an excellent and experienced fundraiser, a highly strategic thinker, and a results-oriented professional who understands and appreciates the power of collaboration and teamwork...