Nonprofit Fundraising Consulting & Fractional CDO Services
Solutions for organizations ready for growth.
We work best with nonprofits that have impactful programs, but whose development program has not yet caught up with their ambition. Our clients are typically led by executive directors who are deeply mission-driven, who understand the strategic value of fundraising, and who are ready to invest in getting it right.
Tailored services for every stage of growth.
Every engagement begins with a conversation about where your organization is and where you want to go. From there, we design a scope of work that fits your goals, your team, and your budget. No two engagements look alike, and that is by design.
Our Services for Nonprofits
FLAGSHIP SERVICE
LEADERSHIP
Fractional Chief Development Officer
Senior fundraising leadership without the full-time commitment.
For nonprofits ready to grow but not yet positioned to hire a full-time CDO, or needing an interim CDO to manage a leadership transition, our Fractional CDO service delivers executive-level development strategy and hands-on leadership on a retainer basis. We embed into your organization as a true partner, attending leadership meetings, managing development staff, setting fundraising strategy, cultivating and closing gifts, and driving results.
GRANT SERVICES
Grant Writing & Management
From prospect to stewardship, leave the stress to us.
With a track record of success across government, corporate, and foundation funding, we bring the full weight of that experience to your grants program. We do not just write proposals, we manage the entire grants lifecycle on your behalf. From identifying the right funders and building authentic funder relationships, to crafting compelling proposals, closing awards, and stewarding funders for the long term, we handle it all. Government RFPs, corporate giving programs, family and community foundations, we work to understand what each funder thinks, how to maximize the opportunity, and how to position your organization to win.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Fundraising Strategic Plan
A clear roadmap for sustainable revenue growth.
We conduct a comprehensive assessment of your current fundraising program and deliver an actionable multi-year development plan, including donor base analysis, revenue diversification strategy, case for support development, and goal-setting aligned to your organizational budget. Ideal for organizations launching a new strategic plan, preparing for a campaign, or rebuilding after a leadership transition.
BOARD & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Board Engagement & Fundraising Coaching
Activate your board and build a rockstar fundraising team.
Board members are often an organization's greatest untapped fundraising asset. We design and facilitate customized board training and coaching sessions that build confidence, clarify expectations, and give board members practical tools to open doors, make introductions, and participate meaningfully in the fundraising process. We also offer coaching and capacity-building support for your development staff, because a board that opens doors is most powerful when it is backed by a rockstar fundraising team ready to walk through them.
MAJOR GIFTS
Donor Pipeline Development
Build the relationships that build your organization.
Major gift fundraising starts with a healthy pipeline. We audit your existing donor data, identify prospects with capacity and affinity, develop cultivation strategies for each segment, and build the systems your team needs to move donors from first gift to transformational commitment.
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Development Systems Review & AI Implementation
Modern infrastructure for a high-performing development operation.
Most nonprofits are sitting on untapped potential, donor data that is not being leveraged, manual processes that drain staff capacity, and fundraising systems that have not kept pace with organizational growth. We audit your development infrastructure, identify the gaps, and implement solutions, including AI-powered tools customized to your team's workflow. Custom prompt libraries, best practices, automated reporting frameworks, and staff training so your team can sustain what we build. The result is a smarter development operation that frees your people to focus on what matters most: relationships.
Why Tailored Philanthropy
The difference is in how we work.
Senior Expertise at Every Level
Every engagement is led by a CFRE-credentialed senior executive with nearly two decades of experience and more than $100 million raised. You are not handed off to a junior consultant.
Candor Over Comfort
We tell you what you need to hear. A frank assessment of where your development program stands is the most valuable thing we can offer, and we will never sugarcoat it to protect the relationship.
A True Embedded Partner
We show up as a member of your team, not a vendor checking in monthly. We attend meetings, respond to your staff, and stay close to the work because that is the only way to actually move the needle.
Built to Build Capacity
Our goal is never to create dependency. We build systems, develop staff, and transfer knowledge so that every engagement leaves your organization stronger and more self-sufficient.
Breadth Across Causes
We have raised money for organizations across the country in multiple sectors - from education to health to economic mobility. That cross-sector experience informs every strategy we build.
Right-Sized for Your Organization
We take on a limited number of clients at any given time. That is intentional. Exceptional work requires genuine attention, and we would rather go deep with fewer organizations than spread thin across many.
Ready to get started?
Let's talk about what your organization needs right now.
Every engagement begins with a complimentary 30-minute discovery call. No pressure, no pitch, just a candid conversation about where you are and where you want to go.