Fundraising that reflects who you are.

You got into this work because you believe in something. But somewhere between the mission and the metrics, the strategy gets murky and fundraising starts to feel like a grind instead of a natural extension of your values.

That's where we come in.

We partner with nonprofits to build fundraising strategies that are sustainable, aligned, and rooted in genuine relationship. Whether you're just getting started with a formal development program or you're ready to take your giving culture to the next level, we bring the expertise to meet you where you are.

What we work on together

Planned Giving — Build or strengthen a planned giving program that cultivates legacy donors and creates long-term sustainability for your mission. From policy development to donor strategy, we help you do this work with confidence.

Fundraising Strategy & Assessment — Get clarity on where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there. We assess your current development program, identify gaps and opportunities, and build a roadmap that's realistic and actionable.

Donor Cultivation & Engagement — Move beyond the annual appeal. We help you build the relationships and systems that turn one-time donors into lifelong partners.

Board Development — Your board is one of your most powerful fundraising assets (even if it isn't on board yet). We help boards understand their role, build their confidence, and show up as the champions your organization needs.

Workshops & Facilitation — Custom sessions for teams and boards ready to align around shared values, clarify strategy, and build authentic fundraising practices together.

Ongoing Strategic Partnership — Partnership for organizations ready to embed development strategy into their operations over time, not just a one-off engagement.

  • "With Elena's guidance, I had the time and space to reflect on and refine our fundraising strategies. Her thought partnership was incredibly helpful, especially as a leader of a small organization where it's challenging to find someone to bounce ideas off of."

    Kelly J. | Executive Director

  • "Elena supported me through strategic thinking around capacity building, fundraising, donor engagement, and board development. She was knowledgable, easy to talk to, and truly tailored our collaboration based on my unique needs and that of our organization."

    Stacey R. | Executive Director

Ready to build something sustainable?