Our Giving Team and Strategy
Rev. Dr. Nate Phillips
Nate has served in pastoral ministry for nearly twenty years and has led both annual giving and multi-million-dollar capital campaigns. He holds a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary, and has taught and designed courses in leadership and vocation at Princeton Seminary. Nate brings a mix of strategic insight and on-the-ground experience, helping churches clarify their mission, communicate it clearly, and build campaigns that align vision and generosity.
Christine Fischer
Christine is a designer, facilitator, and strategist who brings a wealth of experience from the corporate and academic worlds. A former divisional head of design at Vanguard, she is also a LUMA-certified facilitator and faculty member at the University of Delaware. Christine’s work centers on helping faith communities translate ideas into images and goals into action. She combines strong visual design instincts with a collaborative process that helps every campaign feel polished, personal, and purposeful.
Rachele Gilmore
Rachele is a faith-based fundraising professional trained through the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving. She blends theological depth with a keen sense of beauty and detail, guiding the creative process from first draft to final print. With a background in performance and production, Rachele brings an artist’s eye to storytelling and presentation—ensuring that each campaign communicates generosity with warmth and grace.
Our Strategy
Turning generosity into momentum.
A strong campaign doesn’t start with a dollar amount, it starts with a clear story. At Jumpstart, our strategy brings that story to life through three key movements:
1. Discern the Story
Every church has a “why.” We begin by listening - through surveys, conversations, and context - to understand your mission and what generosity makes possible.
2. Design the Experience
With the story in place, we design your campaign from theme to visual identity. Our process blends creative design thinking with theological depth, ensuring the materials look professional and feel pastoral.
3. Deliver the Tools
We don’t leave you with theory. You’ll receive a complete campaign suite - survey results, theme, logo, brochure, commitment card, and communication plan - ready for immediate use.
The result is a campaign that doesn’t just raise funds but renews energy, trust, and shared purpose in your congregation.
“We listen deeply. We design intentionally. We deliver beautifully.”