Fundraising, communications, and training—delivered when it matters most.
NPO Lifeline ensures mission-driven organizations have immediate access to executive-level fundraising and communication strategy without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Born from over twelve years of hands-on experience, NPO Lifeline was built to navigate the real-world headwinds of the sector: shifting priorities, leadership vacancies, and the need for high-impact messaging under tight deadlines. While many organizations face seasons where internal capacity is stretched, we provide the steady expertise required to regroup, refocus, and move forward with absolute clarity.
We partner with nonprofits, higher education divisions, and corporate funders as:
Your Strategic Architect: Delivering standalone execution roadmaps when you need a clear path forward.
Your Embedded Partner: Providing continuous monthly advisory, team training, and executive coaching.
Your Fractional Leader: Stepping into critical organizational vacancies to stabilize operations and protect revenue.
Through our three master pillars—Fundraising Strategy, Communications, and Team Capacity—we provide the frameworks needed to keep your organization funded, your stakeholders engaged, and your mission on track.
About NPO Lifeline
Meet The Team
Chaz Runfola, MPA
Chief Executive Officer
Chaz is a fundraising strategist and nonprofit development advisor dedicated to ensuring organizations build sustainable, high-growth fundraising programs. With over a decade of experience, his expertise spans the full development spectrum—including annual giving, major gifts, board engagement, and revenue diversification.
He partners with nonprofit leaders to strengthen organizational strategy, foster staff development, and align complex communications with core mission goals. Known for his “front line” perspective, Chaz provides the steady leadership and creative execution necessary to navigate transitions and scale impact.
Beyond NPO Lifeline, Chaz is a recognized leader in the philanthropic community, having served as the 2023 President of the AFP First Coast Chapter and honored as a Jacksonville Business Journal 40 Under 40 recipient.
Visit Chaz’s LinkedIn profile or book an introductory virtual meeting.
Contact
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