Fundraising and strategic planning for small nonprofit teams
Clear, practical strategies to grow revenue—without burnout
THE REALITY
You’re responsible for results—with limited time, staff, and resources.
So fundraising often becomes:
Reactive instead of strategic
Dependent on a few key efforts
Difficult to sustain long-term
And even when things are working…
it can feel like everything depends on constant effort.
You don’t need more tactics.
You need a clear, workable plan your team can actually execute.
WHAT We DO
We help small nonprofit teams:
Build clear, right-sized fundraising strategies
Create practical development plans that get used
Strengthen donor systems and stewardship
Align revenue goals with real team capacity
Practical strategy designed for real-world constraints.
How We Help
Fundraising Planning
Development plans with doable action items, donor pipeline strategy, and systems for sustainable revenue
Strategic Planning
Practical organizational strategy with built-in accountability to ensure follow-through
Staff, Board, & Volunteer Training
Fundraising best practices, culture of philanthropy, leadership effectiveness
Fractional Development Leadership & Strategic Advisory
Expert support during transitions or growth periods (short-term or long-term)
EXPERIENCE & CREDIBILITY
15+ years in nonprofit development and fundraising
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)
Experience working with small teams and limited resources
Deep understanding of donor systems, stewardship, and revenue planning
Practical, implementation-focused approach
WHO THIS IS FOR
Small to mid-size nonprofits
Executive Directors and Development staff
Teams that need clarity, structure, and sustainable growth
Organizations ready to move from reactive to strategic
Why Hire Deidre?
“Give yourself a gift, and hire, Deidre! Deidre's coaching and final report/plan helped to identify clear priorities and measure tasks that felt actionable and achievable. Our organization was overwhelmed with to-dos and now we have a plan!”
— S.M., Nonprofit professional

