Frequently Asked Questions

We work exclusively with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations committed to equity and social justice. During our free consultation, we'll discuss your challenges, goals, and values to see if our approach aligns with your needs. We're honest about whether we're the right partner, even if that means referring you to someone else.

Our comprehensive partnerships (on retainer) are long-term engagements that address multiple organizational areas, including fundraising strategy, building systems, organizational strategy, and capacity building.

Project-based support focuses on specific challenges, such as a single campaign, grant writing, or implementing a new system. We'll help you decide which approach makes sense for your current needs and budget.

Yes! We've partnered with everything from grassroots startups to established institutions. Our approach scales to meet you where you are, whether you're a two-person team clarifying your direction and launching your first fundraising effort, or an established organization ready to sharpen your strategy, optimize operations, and expand your impact.

Very involved! We believe in building your internal capacity, not creating dependence. We work alongside your team, provide training, and ensure knowledge transfer so you can sustain and build on the strategies and systems we create together. You'll always understand the why behind every recommendation. Part of the scope may include attending regular staff meetings so we can function as a true extension of your team.

Sustainability is built into everything we do. We create strategies, systems, and processes designed to work long after we're gone, paired with thorough documentation and training. Many clients also choose ongoing support through smaller project engagements or periodic strategic check-ins as they grow and their needs evolve.

It depends on your goals, but most clients see progress in the first month: greater organizational clarity, improved processes, or a sharper strategic direction. Deeper shifts in fundraising capacity and long-term organizational health typically develop over 3 to 6 months. We set realistic expectations and celebrate progress milestones along the way.