VisionConnect is a dedicated team of nonprofit consultants who help mission-driven organizations connect to their vision, ensuring their goals align with transformative outcomes. Our expertise spans fundraising, governance, strategic planning, and organizational assessments, with a shared passion for enabling nonprofits to achieve their highest potential.
With roots in philanthropy and leadership roles across diverse nonprofit sectors, our consultants understand the complexities nonprofits face. We work alongside our clients, providing the tools and strategies they need to navigate challenges and embrace opportunities for growth and impact.
Rich Frazier is the Founder & President of VisionConnect Nonprofit Consulting
Rich is a nationally recognized fundraising consultant and nonprofit strategist with more than 35 years of experience in the sector. As the founder and president of VisionConnect Nonprofit Consulting, he partners with organizations nationwide to build sustainable fundraising programs, strengthen governance, and drive strategic growth.
A Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer, Rich has worked with nonprofits of all sizes—from emerging organizations to well-established institutions— to help them navigate complex development challenges. His expertise spans capital campaigns, strategic planning, board governance, feasibility studies, and fundraising program assessments.
Before launching his consulting practice, Rich was a senior fundraising and executive leader at some of the most respected arts, higher education, and healthcare organizations, including the Walton Arts Center, Arizona State University, and Dignity Health. This experience has given him a deep understanding of building high-performing development programs and engaging board members in meaningful, results-driven ways.
Rich’s consulting style is collaborative, insightful, and engaging. He is known for his ability to motivate boards and staff, simplify complex fundraising principles, and create actionable strategies that lead to transformative change. Whether providing training, coaching, or hands-on campaign management, Rich helps organizations clarify their vision and turn their fundraising potential into reality.
A sought-after trainer, facilitator, and speaker, Rich brings his signature mix of expertise, humor, and storytelling to inspire and energize nonprofit professionals. His sessions and retreats challenge leaders to think differently about fundraising and governance—ensuring they walk away with practical tools and renewed confidence in their ability to advance their mission.
Rich holds a bachelor’s degree in Radio and Television Communication from Arkansas State University, where he met his wife, Carol. They have been married for 37 years and are proud parents of three grown children. Dedicated to strengthening nonprofit leadership, Rich has served on numerous boards over the past three decades and is president of the Arizona Academy of Performing Arts.
Elizabeth is a Senior Consultant for VisionConnect and is the founder and principal of Silverstein Funding Solutions. She brings over 35 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, specializing in transformational giving, stakeholder engagement, and board development. Elizabeth holds a BoardSource Certificate in Nonprofit Board Consulting. She has worked extensively with nonprofit boards across sectors, including healthcare, education, and social services, inspiring collaboration and aligning governance practices with organizational goals. Elizabeth grew up in Tampa and was a lifelong resident until moving to Kansas City, Missouri, eight years ago.
Elizabeth’s substantial portfolio of work includes service to the Carter Center of Emory University, Moffitt Cancer Center, University Community Hospital in Tampa, FL, and the University of South Florida Foundation. She excelled in senior leadership roles with the Academy at the Lakes, Tampa, FL, and as director of major gifts with the Truman Library Institute, Independence, MO.
Elizabeth earned her Bachelor’s degree from Emory University and an MBA from the University of South Florida.
Drawing on 35 years of experience in fundraising, communications and organizational leadership, Stephanie, serves as a Senior Consultant for VisionConnect. Throughout her career, she has led and coached diverse advancement teams to achieve significant fundraising initiatives and has worked as a consultant to elevate not-for-profit organizations and their missions. Her experience includes organizational design, fundraising campaign design and implementation, philanthropy systems optimization, strategic planning, marketing communication and the creation of joyful donor and volunteer engagement experiences. With degrees in Communication, Public Health and Law, she brings a rational, thoughtful approach to analysis and the design of organizational policies, processes and strategy that lead to measurable outcomes.
Stephanie’s primary fundraising and philanthropy focus has been in service to medical research, higher education and community mental health. She has served on not-for-profit boards for the entirety of her career including board executive roles with regional Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Fort Hays State University Foundation, the University of Illinois-Chicago MHA Board, The Joffrey Ballet Women’s Board and the Indiana Community Health Workers Association.
In addition to her experience as a fundraising leader, Stephanie is a tested mediator. Her MLS degree from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is focused on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Stephanie is an enthusiastic dog mom nurturing a Labrador retriever, Kirby and a Golden Retriever, Jacey.
Frank Baselice has been at the forefront of marketing innovation for over three decades, helping organizations turn bold ideas into measurable success. As President of Consilium Marketing, he combines strategic thinking with creative execution to develop campaigns that capture attention and drive long-term growth.
Frank’s career is built on a simple yet powerful philosophy: marketing should be as impactful as it is inspiring. His approach is rooted in Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), ensuring every campaign delivers a seamless brand experience across digital, print, and experiential channels. His work with esteemed organizations like the Center for Services Leadership at ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business, the Franciscan Renewal Center, and the Arizona Department of Health Services showcases his ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate.
Before founding Consilium in 2011, Frank was Vice President of AIR Marketing (now Commit Agency), where he played a critical role in expanding the agency from a boutique firm into a powerhouse. His leadership in client services, creative direction, and strategic planning positioned brands for success across industries, from healthcare and hospitality to education and government.
Frank’s track record speaks for itself: He spearheaded a $20.1M capital campaign ahead of schedule, built brand identities that continue to thrive, and consistently increased event attendance for major organizations. Whether crafting a campaign, mentoring teams, or guiding clients through complex market landscapes, he brings contagious energy and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
A graduate of Northern Arizona University with a dual background in science and philosophy, Frank blends analytical rigor with a storyteller’s finesse. A recognized leader in marketing strategy, he is the go-to expert for organizations ready to elevate their brand and achieve meaningful, lasting impact.
Clients
Clients
Nonprofits exist to make an impact, and so do we. Whether working directly with organizations or collaborating with other consulting firms, VisionConnect helps nonprofits raise more money, strengthen their leadership, and build strategies for long-term success.
Many of our clients come to us through direct partnerships, while others are introduced through our trusted collaborators who seek a partner with deep fundraising and governance expertise. We embrace this networked approach, working seamlessly as part of a larger team to ensure nonprofits get the best possible support.
We know that every organization faces unique challenges, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution in nonprofit work. That’s why we bring tailored strategies, practical experience, and a commitment to real-world results to every engagement. Whether guiding a capital campaign, strengthening board governance, or refining fundraising programs, we focus on what truly moves the needle for each client.
No matter how an organization finds us—whether directly or through one of our consulting partners—we’re committed to one thing: helping them achieve more. Making a difference isn’t just what our clients do; it’s what we do, too.
Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health
Advanced Behavioral Health
AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Northern Arizona Chapter
American Community Gardening Association
Animal Protection of New Mexico
Apache Junction Food Bank
Arizona Academy of Family Physicians
Arizona Children's Association
Arizona Public Service
Arts Integration Solutions
Autism Society of America
Autism Speaks
AZCEND (as Chandler Christian Community Center)
Beatitudes Campus
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Boys and Girls Club of Benton County
Cancer Survivors of Arizona
Capital One Bank
Central Arizona Land Trust
Chandler Symphony Orchestra
Chicanos Por La Causa
Circle of Strength
Circle the City
City of Chandler, Arizona
Collective Step for Youth
Daring Adventures
D.C. Community of Practice
Desert Foothills Theater
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Arizona
Drum Corps International
Fayetteville Public Library
Feeding Tampa Bay
First Things First
Foothills Community Foundation
Foundation for Puerto Rico
Franklin Food Pantry
Friends of the Children
GAP Relief
Grassroots Project
Greater Phoenix Urban League
Hope for Huruma
Housing Families
IDEA Children's Museum
Leading Edge Academy
Make-A-Wish
Maricopa County Community College
Meteor Crater Education Foundation
Mindfulness First
National Council for Prescription Drug Programs
National Rural Water Association
New Life Center Refuge from Domestic Violence
North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners
North Country Healthcare Foundation
One Cause (as BidPal)
one*n*ten
Plethos Productions
Phoenix Workforce Development Board
Resilient Me
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona
Royal Oaks Retirement Village
Scott Family Amazeum
Singleton Moms
Southeast Library System/Southeast Library System
Southeast Oklahoma Library System
Sun Life Family Health Center
Superstition Area Land Trust
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas
TAG Children's Museum
Teen Lifeline
TGEN Foundation
The Centers for Habilitation
The Scott Family Amazeum
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Treasures for Teachers
Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity
Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity
Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel