MariElizabeth Norris
Sage Fundraising Solutions
Sage Consultant

“Organizations and people that strive to improve the world around us – be it by educating our young, caring for the ill, or by improving the quality of life through means such as jobs or art – make a difference and help us all. They are why I work.”


With many years of experience working with nonprofit organizations of all kinds, MariElizabeth Norris brings a wealth of knowledge to her consulting role with Sage Fundraising Solutions.

Over MariElizabeth’s impressive nonprofit consulting career she has worked on local, regional, and national campaigns for organizations in several diverse sectors including Education, Economic Development, Healthcare, Museums, and the Arts.

MariElizabeth is very well respected for her experience and professional integrity in the following areas:

  • Prospective campaign evaluation, creation, and management.
  • Identification and solicitation of campaign leadership.
  • Development Audits.
  • Development of planned giving programs.

    Summary of Experience
  • MariElizabeth has worked on well over one hundred nonprofit fundraising feasibility studies and campaigns which have raised over $500,000,000 for organizations nationwide.
  • In addition to her consulting work, MariElizabeth served as Director of Development at Seton Hall University.
  • Augmenting her Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Bachelor of Science in Management degrees from Tampa College, MariElizabeth earned a law degree from the Massachusetts School of Law.
  • She is an active member of both the Association of Fundraising Professional and the Massachusetts Bar.

    Contacting MariElizabeth

    Toll Free: (800) 517-4980

    Cell Phone: (703) 861-4914

    Fax: (904) 328-1900

    Mailing Address:
    221 N. Hogan Street #333
    Jacksonville, FL 32202