I help nonprofit organizations stop stressing about revenue and capacity by partnering with them to improve their donor stewardship and volunteer engagement.

Build Donor Engagements that Sustain Your Operations
Without Galas or New Software

“With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, community engagement, and fundraising, I’ve learned what motivates donors and volunteers to give their time and money to one program versus another.

It’s because they feel appreciated and they know their gifts make a difference.

The truth is most struggling organizations are failing to engage the right people, the right way, at the right time.

After volunteering my way into nonprofit work, I spent my career managing volunteer teams across the U.S. for large, international nonprofits and local organizations. As a fundraiser, I secured millions of dollars for operations even in times of incredible uncertainty.”

E.J. Wallace is an engagement advisor who founded The Wallace Edge to help organizations grow their revenue and capacity through better donor and volunteer engagement.

About E.J. Wallace

"In early 2025, our office faced many challenges due to cuts to funds that supported our programs. In turn, this affected our ability to serve our clients. E.J.'s advocacy and partnership-building skills helped us bring in donations and grants to help our clients overcome food insecurity and housing uncertainty."

- Samantha Huynh, Iowa Director
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

"E.J. translated my career goals into realistic options and provided the exact steps to execute them. He helped me replace uncertainty with a focused plan that resulted in better earnings."

- Dan Whitmer, Information Technology Company

"E.J. is thoughtful and energetic in his approach, using helpful process steps along the way. In our work related to autism/neurodiversity, he brought personal connection and interest to help us enhance our guidance for advocates."

- Kelly Headrick, Senior Director, State Gov. Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy
Autism Speaks

"E.J. has a gentle tenacity, which includes those gentle but constant contacts and reminders to pull everything together. He knows the importance of follow-up and doesn't give up until the job is done and the win is realized."

- Margaret Buckton, Urban Education Network, Iowa School Finance

"E.J. meets you where you are and takes time to understand your world before providing specific, thoughtful feedback. He has a way of asking questions that makes you realize you may already know more than you think you do. I left our time together with great confidence in my ideas, clearer on where I can simplify and be more efficient, and better equipped to show up fully for our donors and community. That’s a pretty powerful impact for just an hour of interaction!"

- Phonsavanh Sullins, Director of Development
Meals from the Heartland

"E.J. is a forward-thinking strategic thinker, who leads with his heart, listens well, and knows how to build trust. Whether in development, project management, or community partnerships, EJ is an asset to any charity or organization, and I strongly recommend him."

- Mike Coburn, Chief Development Officer
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington

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