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