Lynne Irvine, Director of Development

Lynne Irvine, the founder of Eco-Asis, is an accomplished and experienced Development and Fundraising catalyst. She has successfully secured over $99 million in grants, low-interest loans, and contributions from public and private sources for sustainable businesses and community-based nonprofit organizations over the last 12 years. Lynne has outstanding abilities in creating comprehensive business plans, conducting thorough feasibility studies, crafting compelling grant proposals, establishing nonprofit entities, and building meaningful relationships with donors and investors. She is an expert in leading fundraising events, launching capital campaigns, and creating effective marketing materials to drive revenue and promote growth. Lynne's Development Portfolio reflects her commitment to environmental and cultural sustainability, including funding campaigns for net-zero, LEED®, Living Building®, and WELL Building® projects, clean energy, carbon sequestration, wastewater treatment, regenerative agriculture, and native plants. She has also conducted capital campaigns for Green museums, charter schools, and community arts programs. Lynne holds a master's degree in Sustainable Leadership from Goddard College, where she completed a national study tour to meet successful change leaders and mentors, and a bachelor's degree in Fine Art from Central Michigan University. Lynne is a Co-Founder of the nonprofit Organic Farming Institute. With her proven skills and measurable results, Lynne is a valuable asset to any organization seeking to achieve its Development goals.

"Lynne is a visionary. I believe she will make a significant contribution."
- Dr. Susan Fleming, Department Chair, Goddard College, Plainfield, Vermont
"Lynne is a Rock Star!"
- Jason Frimmel, Development Client, Tallahassee, Florida

Innovate

Create

Cultivate

Collaborate

Educate

Curate

Celebrate

Our Funding Services promote environmental and cultural sustainability.

FUNDING FEASIBILITY STUDIES

Our funding studies evaluate our client's unique needs and identify and solicit funding from the following resources:

City & County Agencies
Utility Companies
State Agencies
Federal Agencies
Private Foundations
Individual Donors
Corporations
Equity Investors

Our Funding Feasibility Studies include a Funding Calendar to help clients stay ahead of deadlines.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Our business development services include:

Conducting Needs Assessments
Evaluating Business Feasibility
Writing Business Plans
Evaluating Site Selections
Leading Design Development
Overseeing Project Management
Coordinating Green Building Certification
Initiating Organic Certification
Leading Marketing Development
Conducting Business Evaluation

GRANT WRITING & OVERSIGHT

Eco-Asis has extensive experience and expertise in grant writing and funder cultivation. Over the past 12 years, our strategies have helped clients nationwide achieve funding success.

CONTRIBUTIONS

We have secured seven-figure donations and loan forgiveness to help nonprofit organizations thrive!

FUNDRAISING & EVENTS

Our event planning and oversight include:

Organizing Stakeholder Meetings
Leading Design Charrettes
Launching Capital Campaigns
Hosting Fundraising Galas
Promoting Grand Openings
Leading Staff Development
Organizing Board Training

CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS

We collaborate with clients to create Capital Campaigns with proven results:

Conducting Needs Assessment
Developing Marketing Campaigns
Promoting Stakeholders Involvement
Launching Membership Campaigns
Soliciting Planned Giving
Recognizing Major Donors
Promoting Challenge Gifts
Encouraging Legacy Commitments

ESG COMPLIANCE

Investors and funders are increasingly interested in putting their money where their values are. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data helps socially conscious stakeholders support ethical, responsible corporate policy that mitigates risk. Eco-Asis helps organizations achieve their full potential with ESG compliance and Development Solutions for creating an environmentally and culturally restorative world.

OUR NONPROFIT AFFILIATE.

The Organic Farming Institute is fundraising to provide GREEN PLANNING GRANTS to ensure equitable access to our BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS. The IRS also authorizes the Organic Farming Institute to act as a fiscal agent for mission-aligned start-ups.