Services for nonprofits

NPO Lifeline partners with nonprofits to deliver fundraising and development strategies that engage donors, sustain giving, and increase mission impact.

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Fundraising Copywritng

Engage and inspire donors with compelling, meaningful content for all stages of the fundraising cycle.

Examples:

  • Fundraising solicitations (emails, appeals, proposals)

  • Donor communications (impact reports, thank-you messages, donor updates)

  • Website or blog copy for donor engagement

  • Other nonprofit-focused writing projects

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Fundraising Coaching

Build lasting donor relationships through one-on-one coaching for nonprofit leaders, staff, and board members. Sessions focus on building confidence and applying practical strategies in real-world situations.

Examples:

  • How to engage, solicit, and steward donors

  • Best practices for fundraising success

  • Diversifying revenue streams

  • Navigating urgent or complex situations

  • Demonstrating impact effectively

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Fundraising Strategy & Planning

Move forward with confidence using actionable plans and project-based initiatives tailored to your organization’s goals.

Examples:

  • Anniversary or milestone campaigns

  • Alumni or donor engagement roadmaps

  • Annual fundraising development plans

  • Sponsorship or third-party fundraising programs

  • Board engagement frameworks

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Philanthropic Advising

Strengthen donor connections with trusted guidance for donor relationships. Support includes preparing staff and volunteers for donor conversations, advising on cultivation and stewardship strategies, and—when appropriate—helping facilitate gifts from donors who reach out ready to give. Compelling, meaningful content for all stages of the fundraising cycle.

Examples:

  • Staff/board preparation for donor meetings

  • Advising on stewardship and cultivation approaches

  • Acting as a point of contact for donors ready to give

  • Guidance on major donor relationship strategies

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Fractional Leadership

Guide your organization through change with short-term, executive-level strategic leadership. This option provides strategy, direction, and team alignment without the cost of a full-time hire.

Examples:

  • Chief Strategy Officer leadership in times of transition

  • Aligning fundraising staff, volunteers, and board members

  • High-level advising on impact messaging, campaigns or development planning

  • Strengthening systems and structure for sustainability

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Custom Projects

Shape a project around your goals when your needs don’t fit neatly into a box. From donor engagement initiatives to board development or special fundraising campaigns, we’ll work together to design a project that matches your priorities.

Examples:

  • Peer-to-peer fundraising programs

  • Third-party fundraising campaigns and partnerships

  • Sponsorship program development

  • Special campaign, appeal, or event support

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Development Coaching Options

  • A one-time, 60-minute virtual session to help you work through a donor challenge, fundraising decision, or appeal strategy with clarity and momentum.

    Ideal for organizations that are:

    • Facing a prospect or donor challenge

    • Preparing for a key solicitation or presentation

    • Seeking feedback on an appeal or case for support

  • A short-term package to walk through a fundraising initiative, organization transition, or strategy shift across 4–8 weeks.

    Ideal for organizations that are:

    • Navigating major gifts or staff turnover

    • Refining donor engagement strategy

    • Updating internal messaging or workflows

  • Tailored coaching for new development professionals, early-career fundraisers, or staff who’ve recently added fundraising to their role. Available as a 4-part bundle.

    Ideal for fundraisers who are:

    • New to development and unsure where to start

    • Balancing multiple roles and learning fundraising basics

    • Seeking practical tools and structure

    • Wanting a supportive thought partner to grow with

    Sessions:

    Session 1: Understanding the Donor Engagement Cycle
    Explore the full lifecycle of a donor relationship — from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship. Learn how to move donors forward with purpose and intention.

    Session 2: Building an Annual Giving Program
    Learn how to structure annual fundraising efforts that are consistent, donor-friendly, and realistic for small teams. We’ll cover appeal strategy, segmentation, and pacing.

    Session 3: Introduction to Major Gifts
    Get familiar with the basics of major gift fundraising — including identifying prospects, qualifying donors, and making the case for larger investments in your mission.

    Session 4: Events as a Revenue and Relationship Strategy
    Explore how fundraising events can support donor engagement while also generating revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, vendor partnerships, and other creative approaches. We’ll discuss how to design events that align with your goals, reach the right audiences, and create follow-up opportunities across giving levels and funding streams.

  • Custom package with a combination of coaching sessions, plus email support for light check-ins or content feedback. Perfect for lean teams and ongoing strategy support.

    Ideal for organizations that are:

    • Building or rebooting a major gifts program

    • Working with limited internal development capacity

    • Looking for accountability and consistency month-to-month

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Working with NPO Lifeline

  1. Select your service – Use the Contact form to request your preferred service option.

  2. Confirm the details – We’ll follow up with any additional information (pricing, scheduling, clarifying questions) and send a service agreement/invoice once finalized.

  3. Get started – Begin services and receive the focused support your mission deserves.