From leading in-house fundraising teams to partnering with some of the most prestigious social impact organizations in the world, the Hazen team brings extensive social impact sector expertise to the table.
Hazen’s Core Team
Martha H. Schumacher
President and CEO
Leading the way is Hazen’s President, Martha H. Schumacher, CFRE, ACFRE, MInstF (AdvDip). Martha is an international philanthropic thought leader, consultant, author, speaker, coach and champion. Dedicated to unparalleled client service, she provides training and coaching, executive campaign counsel, and comprehensive major gifts strategy. An AFP Global Past Chair and AFP/DC Outstanding Professional Fundraiser of the Year, Martha has been working with and within nonprofit organizations for 25 years. She lives with her husband Casey and their two sweet yet energetic rescue dogs Gage and Josie. When Martha’s not traveling for business or pleasure, she enjoys hiking the Billy Goat Trail on the Potomac and taking in Washington’s vibrant culture.
Amy Butler Smith
Senior Advisor
Hazen’s Senior Advisor, Amy Butler Smith, M.Ed. has been an integral part of the Hazen team since 2010. Experienced in strategy development, philanthropy, client relations, marketing & communications, and event management, Amy has played key roles on health nonprofit teams including the Children’s Miracle Health Network and National Campus Leadership Council. She holds a Master’s Degree in Higher Ed Administration, working in academia including Case Western Reserve University and Kent State University, the latter where she taught several classes. Amy lives in Washington, DC with her husband Jacob and their son Jack.
Our Trusted Partners
Impact Communications
Impact has an award-winning team of writers led by Kathy Swayze, CFRE, a social impact thought leader who understands donors’ motivations and knows how to tell your story in the most compelling way.
Grace Hong
Grace is the Major Gifts Officer at National Geographic Society and HILT faculty, teaching the popular Major Gifts Master Class with Martha.
Prospect Researchers
Hazen partners with a number of talented independent researchers who provide in-depth profiles on key mega, principal and major donors and prospects.
Bernard Ross
Bernard is an internationally renowned change agent, working with social impact organizations to innovate, transform organizational culture, and shape global fundraising campaigns.
Harry Lynch, CFRE
Named 2017 Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association Marketer of the Year, Harry is CEO of Sanky and Immediate Past Chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - U.S.
Val Broadie
With four decades of in-house development leadership experience, Val has created viability and visibility for gold standard global, national and regional educational institutions and social impact NGOs.