About NPO Lifeline

Fundraising and communications support—delivered when it matters most.

NPO Lifeline ensures nonprofits have 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 challenges of the sector: shifting priorities, leadership transitions, and the need for high-impact messaging under tight deadlines.

While many organizations face seasons where internal capacity is stretched, NPO Lifeline provides the steady, behind-the-scenes expertise required to regroup, refocus, and move forward with clarity.

We partner with you as:

  • Your Strategic Advisor when the plan needs to change.

  • Your Lead Writer when the message must drive results.

  • Your Fractional Leader when time and leadership are in short supply.

Through our four core service lines—Strategy, Capacity, Storytelling, and Fractional Leadership—we provide the frameworks and execution needed to keep your organization funded, your donors engaged, and your mission on track.

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.

Learn more about Chaz here.

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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