Silbert Fund Raising
Strategic planning, fundraising, and communications services by consulate professionals.
Jennifer Silbert
Principal
In the winter of 1995, Jennifer Beeders Silbert launched a new type of fund raising consulting firm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She created a firm that looks at each client individually, designs strategies for success based on that client’s unique needs, and implements a customized development plan. With those principles in mind, Silbert Fund Raising continues to provide hands-on support and advice to not-for-profit organizations in Central Pennsylvania and throughout the country.
Silbert Fund Raising has implemented many successful fund raising campaigns, from annual giving to capital campaigns. We have raised millions of dollars through strategic planning, successful feasibility studies, major capital campaigns, internal fund raising audits, corporate and foundation grant writing, special events, and marketing campaigns.
Prior to establishing Silbert Fund Raising, Jennifer Silbert worked as a political consultant to Fortune 500 companies for more than 10 years in Washington, D.C. in the arena of corporate relations, management consulting, and political strategic planning.
In March of 2002, Jennifer was recognized for her entrepreneurial skills and community service when Pennsylvania Governor Mark Schweiker and the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development named her as one of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business for 2002. Jennifer has a master’s degree in Business Administration from George Washington University.
Lisa Walker Heidrick
Senior Development Specialist
Lisa Walker Heidrick has been dedicated to serving the nonprofit world for over 30 years and has been a fund-raising consultant for the last 26 years of her career. Prior to becoming a consultant, Lisa spent four years as the Assistant Director and then as the Director of Development and Public Relations for the library system at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. While at Rutgers led a team of three to market twenty-four libraries, increased the library system’s visibility, expanded external funding, directed a multimillion capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art electronic library and led the University’s Parent Annual Campaign, which involved both direct mail and phonathon.
Prior to her years at Rutgers, Lisa worked for Pennsylvania State University as both a fundraiser in the Annual Giving office and a public relations associate for the College of Arts and Architecture. In addition, she also served as the Director of Development for the Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, a leading council in one of the largest youth organizations in the world.
Lisa is also an accomplished grant writer, having collaborated with clients all over the country to secure millions of dollars in both private and public funding for their organizations. Successful funding was secured from both small private foundations like the LAT Foundation and the Coby Foundation LTD to the National Endowment of the Arts and the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. In addition, she has served as a grant panelist for several organizations, including the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs for the state’s Arts & Culture grant program and the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Allocation Committee, giving her a unique perspective on the grant writing process.
Heather Modjesky
Lead Communications Designer
Heather Modjesky, COE is a dynamic and accomplished professional with a diverse background in healthcare practice management, marketing, and fundraising. With a career spanning over two decades, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive results, optimize operations, and create meaningful impact. Heather’s expertise in practice management has made her a trusted leader in the field, where she focuses on improving patient care, fostering collaboration, and developing innovative strategies to enhance access to services in rural and underserved communities.
In addition to her work in healthcare, Heather has a rich history of success in nonprofit marketing, where she has leveraged her strategic mindset and creative approach to support mission-driven organizations. Her experience includes crafting compelling campaigns, building strong community relationships, and driving engagement to advance important causes. This unique blend of skills allows her to bridge the gap between operational efficiency and heartfelt storytelling, ensuring that both practices and nonprofits achieve their goals.
Heather’s passion for making a difference is evident in everything she does. Whether she’s streamlining practice operations, improving patient outcomes, or amplifying the voices of nonprofits, she brings a thoughtful, results-oriented approach to her work. Her ability to connect with people, think strategically, and execute with precision has made her a respected and influential figure across industries.
Heather has been a Board Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Executives; Administrative Vice-Chair, Socioeconomic Committee, AAPOS; and an active member in the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology’s Advocacy arm.
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