Fractional Fundraisers

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Experience Meets Affordability

You can have them both!

Transform your fundraising potential

You don’t need a full-time fundraiser to achieve your nonprofit’s fundraising goals—you need the right expertise. As your Fractional Chief Development Officer, we provide strategic leadership and hands-on execution to help your nonprofit raise more, grow faster, and focus on making a difference. We've developed efficiencies over the years that allow us to implement your fundraising plans in a fraction of the time, and therefore we can do it at a fraction of the cost.

How we can help

Strategic Fundraising Leadership

Develop a Comprehensive Fundraising Plan:
Create a detailed roadmap tailored to your nonprofit’s goals, including diversified revenue streams, clear timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Launch Capital Campaigns:
Plan, manage, and execute high-impact capital campaigns to raise funds for major initiatives like new facilities, programs, or endowments.
Expand Major Donor Relationships:
Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with high-net-worth individuals to secure transformative gifts.
Optimize Your Annual Giving Program:
Design and implement strategies to increase donor participation and retention, including direct mail and digital fundraising campaigns.

Grant Strategy and Execution

Secure Grants from Foundations:

Research, write, and manage grant proposals to win competitive funding.
Streamline Grant Reporting:

Ensure compliance and maintain positive relationships with funders by preparing accurate, timely reports.
Build Partnerships with Corporations:

Develop relationships with companies for sponsorships, in-kind donations, and cause marketing collaborations.

Internal Development Team Support

Coach and Train Your Team:

Build your staff’s skills in donor cultivation, storytelling, and effective communication.
Create a Culture of Philanthropy:

Engage your board, staff, and volunteers in understanding and supporting fundraising efforts.
Recruit and Retain Top Talent:

Help identify and onboard development team members who align with your mission and goals.

Big-Picture Strategy

Align Fundraising with Organizational Goals:

Ensure development efforts support your mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
Create Sustainable Revenue Streams:

Develop recurring giving programs, endowments, or social enterprises to stabilize funding.
Build Partnerships Across Sectors:

Collaborate with government agencies, other nonprofits, or private organizations for joint funding and shared impact.

Donor Engagement & Stewardship

Build and Maintain Donor Relationships:
Create a personalized approach for each donor tier, from first-time givers to major supporters, to keep them engaged and appreciated.
Plan Donor Recognition Events:
Host exclusive events that celebrate donors, showcase your impact, and strengthen relationships for future giving.
Create Engaging Donor Communications:
Draft newsletters, impact reports, and personalized thank-you messages that inspire continued support

Campaign Management

Lead Special Fundraising Campaigns:
Manage year-end giving, Giving Tuesday initiatives, or themed campaigns to maximize impact and participation.
Design Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Programs:
Equip your supporters with the tools to raise funds on your behalf, expanding your reach and impact.
Launch Digital Fundraising Efforts:
Use email, social media, and online giving platforms to attract and retain donors.

Data-Driven Fundraising

Analyze Donor Data:

Use donor management systems to identify trends, segment donors, and create targeted fundraising strategies.
Conduct Feasibility Studies:

Assess the readiness of your organization and community for large campaigns or new initiatives.
Implement Donor Management Tools:

Recommend and optimize CRM systems to track donor interactions and increase efficiency.

Crisis and Opportunity Management

Navigate Fundraising Challenges:

Address donor fatigue, competitive funding environments, or economic downturns with innovative strategies.
Seize Opportunities:

Leverage timely trends or events to create compelling campaigns, such as advocacy-focused fundraising or emergency response initiatives.
Revive Stalled Fundraising Efforts:

Reinvigorate underperforming programs with fresh strategies and approaches.

Costs

Option #1: Monthly Retainer

Part-Time Engagement (15–20 hours/week): $3,750 per month

This option is perfect for growing nonprofits seeking continuous guidance and implementation of fundraising strategies. We become your Chief Development Officer and handle all the items listed above as a part-time employee.

Best For: Organizations needing ongoing, steady leadership without committing to a full-time hire.

Option #2: Project-Based Pricing

Small Projects (e.g., campaign strategy, major donor plans): $2,500 per project
Mid-Sized Projects (e.g., crowdfunding campaign, year-end fundraising): $5,500 per project
Large-Scale Initiatives (e.g., capital campaign management, multi-year strategic development): $8,500 per project

From strategy design to implementation, we’ll manage the entire project to ensure success.

Best For: Nonprofits needing expertise for a defined goal or event.

LET'S GET YOU ON THE PATH TO QUICK GROWTH

DIY one page fundraising plan

Do you know how much money you really need to raise, or are you always guessing?

Saying "As much as we can" is worse than just saying "I don't know."

Before you make a costly mistake, download our complimentary One Page Fundraising Plan Guide (example plan included) and create your own path forward. Before you know it, you'll have the funds you need to grow beyond your wildest dreams!

Let's talk

Raiser Sharp Consulting's guiding principle No. 1: Sleeves up. This isn't a sales call. It's a solutions call. Bring your most pressing problem to our first meeting, and we'll strategize together on how to solve it. After that? We’ll start taking immediate steps to quickly grow your impact.

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