The organization’s development needs may have increased beyond the executive director’s available time and capacity, the chief philanthropy officer may have stepped away, or the budget simply can’t justify a senior hire at full salary.
That is where fractional fundraising can help. I work with your organization through a retainer-based engagement to bring clarity, structure, and experienced judgment to the fundraising work already in motion. Together, we strengthen the plan, sharpen donor communication, identify the next right steps, and build more confidence around the revenue priorities that matter most.
This work is not simply about adding more activity to the calendar. It is about helping your organization focus its time, relationships, and message so fundraising becomes more intentional and less reactive.
The Work
What I do as part of your team.
Build the Fundraising Plan.
An annual or campaign-specific plan with realistic goals, a usable calendar, and clear strategies behind each revenue priority.
Lead Major Donor Strategy.
Portfolio review, donor segmentation, moves management, ask strategy, proposal direction, and next steps for key donor relationships.
Strengthen Donor Retention.
Stewardship plans and donor communications that help first-time donors stay connected and longtime donors feel known and valued.
Guide Grant and Sponsorship Strategy.
A grants calendar, prospect pipeline, sponsorship strategy, and clear plan for which opportunities to pursue, when, and why.
Support Board Fundraising.
Practical coaching, talking points, and structure for board members who want to help but need clearer direction.
Strengthen the Team You Have.
If you have a development coordinator on staff, I provide senior-level direction that helps the work become more focused, organized, and effective.
What To Expect
Why organizations choose this.
Why organizations choose fractional fundraising.
01Strategy and implementation in one place.
Move beyond advice alone. I help clarify the fundraising plan and support the communications, donor engagement, and follow-through needed to move it forward.
02Senior development perspective without adding a full-time position.
You gain experienced fundraising leadership while keeping the structure realistic for your current budget, staff, and stage of growth.
03Support for an overextended executive director.
When fundraising has outgrown what the executive director can carry alone, I provide experienced support that helps lighten the load and create a more sustainable path forward.
04Guidance during a leadership gap or transition.
Maintain momentum when a development role is vacant, newly created, or in transition, with support from someone who can step in quickly and understand the work.
Who This Is For
- Executive directors carrying development leadership on top of running the organization.
- Boards that know fundraising needs more structure but are not ready to hire a full-time senior development leader.
- Small or mid-sized nonprofits preparing for growth, transition, a campaign, or a more intentional donor strategy.
- Organizations with a development staff member who needs senior-level guidance, structure, and support.
- Nonprofits that need experienced fundraising leadership without building a full development department.