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.

Services include:

  • Fundraising solicitations (emails, appeals, proposals)

  • Donor communications (impact reports, gratitude messages)

  • Website copy for donor engagement

  • Other nonprofit-focused writing projects

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Development Coaching

Build lasting donor relationships through one-on-one coaching for nonprofit leaders and fundraisers, focused on practical strategies you can use right away.

Topics may include:

  • 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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Strategic Advising

Move forward with confidence using custom advising for nonprofits navigating change, growth, or evolving fundraising priorities.

Advising may cover:

  • Fund development planning and donor engagement strategies

  • Combining various services for comprehensive support

  • Long-term goal setting and planning

  • Process review and refinement

  • Navigating organizational change

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

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.