About NPO Lifeline

NPO Lifeline was created with a clear purpose: to provide nonprofits with the fundraising and communication support they need, right when they need it most.

Born from over a decade of hands-on fundraising experience, NPO Lifeline grew out of writing donor appeals, navigating shifting priorities, responding to leadership transitions, and making quick decisions with limited resources. Many nonprofits struggle to find on-demand, behind-the-scenes expertise. NPO Lifeline fills that gap, helping you regroup, refocus, and move forward with confidence.

NPO Lifeline specialize in fundraising copywriting, development coaching, and strategic advising designed to keep your organization steady in uncertain times and growing toward your goals.

Think of NPO Lifeline as:

  • Your advisor when the plan changes

  • Your writer when the message matters

  • Your thought partner when time and clarity are in short supply

These pillars were built with real nonprofit challenges in mind, designed to keep you funded, connected to your donors, and focused on your mission, even when things don’t go as planned.

NPO Lifeline is a trusted support partner—built by a fundraiser, for fundraisers.

Leadership

Chaz Runfola, MPA
CEO & Lead Strategist

Chaz is a fundraising strategist and nonprofit development advisor with more than eleven years of experience helping organizations build sustainable fundraising programs. His expertise spans annual giving, donor communications, major gifts, board engagement, writing, corporate partnerships, and revenue diversification.

He partners with nonprofits to strengthen fundraising strategy, support staff development, and align communications with mission and goals.

Learn more about Chaz here.

Marketing and Communications

Mika Agiplay
Intern

Mika is a Marketing Communications Intern who is currently studying at the University of California, Davis. She has a background working in communications and campaigning for non-profit organizations, helping her develop skills in research, project management, and writing. She is passionate about giving back to her community by helping nonprofits in their mission to serve the community’s wellbeing.

Sehr Dhuka
Intern

Sehr is a Marketing and Communications Intern at NPO Lifeline and a current student at The University of Texas at Austin. With a growing background in business and management, she brings fresh perspective and creativity to the team. Her work focuses on crafting engaging communications, building brand visibility, and supporting NPO Lifeline’s mission to provide nonprofits with accessible tools and resources.

Passionate about helping mission-driven organizations thrive, she is committed to developing strategies that connect nonprofits with the communities they serve.

Noor Fatima
Intern

Noor is a marketing student at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, gaining experience as a Marketing and Communications Intern. Her experience comes from projects in e-commerce, social media campaigns, Shopify, A/B testing, intercultural collaborations, and brand content development. She has also worked on a project for the non-profit organization Charity Waters. Noor is excited to utilize her skills to help companies expand their online presence.

Contact

For questions, service requests, or partnership opportunities, complete the form below and NPO Lifeline will be in touch with you soon.

Please include information about your organization, the service you are requesting, and your goals.

To book a 30-Minute Intro Session, click here.

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