David Atchley and Karee White join forces to launch AtchleyWhite + Associates
January 30, 2025New partnership sets out to help innovative companies succeed and grow across the Southeast
AtchleyWhite + Associates (AWA), a Greenville-based fundraising and strategy consulting firm serving organizations that span the Eastern Seaboard, is excited to announce its public launch. Founded by seasoned market strategists David Atchley and Karee White, AWA delivers transformative solutions through their extensive expertise in campaign management, strategy development, and leadership.
Atchley and White bring decades of proven success to their partnership. The pair have worked together to serve organizations in a variety of industries including aerospace, higher education, cosmeceuticals, and entertainment – most recently, raising corporate sponsorships for Trueline GVL. Their growing portfolio of clients, both for-profit and nonprofit, is a testament to their dedication, creativity, and commitment to achieving outstanding results.
One of AWA’s key assets is its global network of partners and clients. While serving a variety of markets and needs, the pair have cultivated valuable relationships and collaboration opportunities for their clients.
“This launch comes at a pivotal time for our community, which is experiencing substantial economic growth,” White said. “The demand for raising capital in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors is at an all-time high. David and I couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with such creative and mission-driven organizations and leverage our strengths to help them deepen their impact.”
Atchley and White share a background in university advancement and consulting. Before partnering with Atchley, White served as Chief Advancement Office for Liberty Fellowship, where she ensured sustainable funding support and significantly increased new income. She also held roles securing major gifts and exceeding institutional goals for The Citadel Foundation, Clemson University, and Furman University.
Atchley worked for 10 years in higher education advancement, serving as Vice President of Advancement for Mary Baldwin University as well as Presbyterian College, prior to becoming an independent consultant in 2013. Over time he attracted long-term clients along the East Coast, such as Buzz Aldrin Foundation, Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), Clemson University, SouthPark Church, and Insite Properties, to name a few.
“We’re very excited about this partnership,” Atchley said. “Karee’s energy, business acumen, and global perspective is going to take our ability to support clients to the next level. We are passionate about partnering with innovative companies and nonprofits that are truly living their mission. We don’t just create a plan and walk away – we execute the plan alongside the organizations we serve, partnering with them for the lifespan of their goals and creating a lasting impact.”
For more information about AtchleyWhite + Associates and their services, please visit www.awa-us.com.
About AtchleyWhite + Associates
AtchleyWhite + Associates (AWA) is a boutique fundraising and business development firm dedicated to impact, integrity, and fun. Founded in 2013 as Atchley Associates, the company has helped clients raise over $600 million, with campaign goals averaging $8 million and often reaching $20-$30 million. The newly branded AtchleyWhite + Associates formed in 2024 with the addition of Karee White as a partner. AWA’s expertise spans education, healthcare, entertainment, music, and real estate, among other sectors. Its extensive corporate network includes partners like Milliken, Michelin, Bank of America, BMW, and Red Bull. Operating in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Florida, AWA supports clients’ visions across foundations, athletics, biotech, higher education, non-profits, and more.