Legacy Insight Consortium, LLC

About Us

With nearly four decades of experience, Chris Rouse has dedicated his career to building
bridges across the business, civic, and nonprofit sectors. He is a results-driven CEO,
strategic connector, growth catalyst, and revenue accelerator. As the founder of Legacy
Insight Consortium—a dynamic business development firm—Chris leads a distinguished
team with more than 200 years of combined expertise. Together, they deliver execution-
ready strategies that drive measurable fundraising growth for nonprofits.
A former executive with United Way and North Cross School, Chris has raised more
than $400 million across seven communities, managed multimillion-dollar operations, and
built enduring partnerships. He is widely recognized for his expertise in data-driven
strategic planning, team leadership, and stakeholder alignment.
Legacy Insight Consortium provides a comprehensive suite of philanthropic resource
development services, including capital and major gift campaigns, annual funds, planned
giving, grant writing, corporate giving, and special events. The firm combines proven
fundraising strategies with today’s technology—leveraging AI tools to streamline outreach,
personalize donor engagement, and help organizations achieve more with less.
Whether you’re a small nonprofit just beginning to grow or a well-established institution
looking to refresh your strategy, Legacy Insight Consortium can help you:
• Build a fundraising plan that works
• Improve donor retention and stewardship
• Write compelling grant proposals
• Use technology to save time and raise more
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