Create a Community of Loyal Supporters Who Show Up, Speak Up, and Stick Around

If you’re a charity or nonprofit leader tired of chasing one-time donors, struggling with low engagement, or facing support that fades when things get tough — you need more than fundraising tactics. You need a Friends Network.

Support That Feels Transactional Isn’t Enough

We’ve all been there: donors who disappear, volunteers who burn out, supporters who nod but never show up. It’s not that people don’t care — it’s that we haven’t built the kind of relationships that inspire them to stay committed.

Hi, I’m Eme Bassey — Your Guide to Building a Friends Network That Lasts

I’m a communications and engagement consultant who helps charities and nonprofits harness the power of storytelling to grow vibrant, committed Friends communities. With decades of experience in digital marketing, email strategy, and community building, I help you move beyond one-off transactions to long-term transformation.

The Friends Of Framework

• Recruit deeply committed supporters — not just donors, but doers and champions
• Build real relationships — the kind people stick with through thick and thin
• Create a shared identity and purpose that energizes your entire network
• Grow support that’s sustainable, strategic, and rooted in trust

Why It Works

The Friends Of approach is based on decades of human behavior research and real-world nonprofit wins. It’s built on the power of story, the strength of shared values, and the simple truth that people show up for causes — and people — they genuinely care about.

This isn’t theory. It’s the foundation of organizations that thrive — even through hard times.

Ready to Build a Friends Network That Feels Like a Movement?

Let’s find out where you are — and where you could go.