ABOUT US

Surala Team Members Sara Juli and Ellen Chenoweth
Surala Team Members Emily Theys and Amanda Newman

Surala Consulting helps organizations and artists achieve their fundraising goals. With over twenty five years of development experience, Founder/Director Sara Juli and her talented team have raised millions of dollars from foundation, government, corporate and individual sources, all in support of the arts and non-profit sector.

We are a boutique company specializing in strategic fundraising solutions catering to the national performing arts community. We believe that every arts organization and working artist contributes to the fabric that makes this country so vibrant and culturally diverse, and that their work merits funding. We work closely with clients to form and deepen relationships with institutions and individuals who believe in their mission, vision and aesthetic. Our Surala Consulting team uses twenty plus years of proven and tested track record in fundraising to assist arts organizations and individual artists on the multiple avenues and nuances of fundraising. All services are tailored directly to fit the needs of the client.

 

Surala Consulting creates positive change for arts organizations and artists. Whether it’s helping to build a healthy Board of Directors, training a pre-existing Board, coaching around asking individuals for money, grant writing assistance or designing an annual fundraising strategy, we work closely with clients to empower and enable them to succeed. Working “behind the scenes” in a practical, consistent and affordable way, Surala Consulting is there every step of the way. We’ll help you embrace the challenge and intrigue that this work unwraps, so you can successfully raise the necessary funds for project support and overall fiscal health. Effective fundraising takes time, but using time-tested methods coupled with a sound strategy, Surala Consulting will help your mission continue, thrive, and grow.