SERVICES

Fundraising Coaching & Strategy Support

Equipping nonprofit leaders with tailored strategies, coaching, and campaign support to strengthen teams, engage donors, and drive transformational fundraising success.

Fundraising Coaching

Guiding Executive Directors and Directors of Development to lead with confidence, strengthen their teams, and focus on top fundraising priorities.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Personalized one-on-one coaching to sharpen strategy and strengthen donor conversations.

  • Tailored staff and board coaching to boost engagement and fundraising confidence.

  • A trusted thought and accountability partner to guide leadership and support key fundraising decisions.

Coaching Duration: 3-12 month engagement.

Ready to strengthen your team’s fundraising? Book a free strategy call, and let’s explore how fundraising coaching can help.

Fundraising Assessment & Plan Presentation

Partnering with your fundraising team and board to assess current efforts, align strategy with mission, and chart a clear path to greater impact.

What You’ll Gain:

  • A thorough assessment of your fundraising program, including 15–20 interviews with staff, board, and funders.

  • A detailed review and analysis of past fundraising efforts, appeals, systems, and processes.

  • Clear recommendations and an actionable roadmap, delivered through a final report and presentation to executive leadership and the board.

Assessment Duration: Typically completed over 8–10 weeks.

Want to learn more? Let’s jump on a quick call, and design a plan that drives meaningful results.

Campaign Feasibility Studies & Campaign Counsel

Helping nonprofits assess campaign readiness, lay a strong foundation, and navigate every phase — from the quiet phase to the public launch of their capital or comprehensive campaign.

What You’ll Gain:

  • A thorough feasibility study assessing organizational readiness, donor potential, and campaign capacity.

  • Strategic recommendations and a clear roadmap for campaign success.

  • Hands-on counsel and support at every stage, helping you navigate challenges and seize key opportunities.

Feasibility Study Duration: 3 month engagement.

Counsel Duration: Coincides with campaign length.

Curious how we can support your next campaign?
Book a free strategy call, and let’s map out a plan for success.

Trainings & Workshops

Empowering your volunteers, board, and fundraising team with the practical knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Custom trainings on topics like campaigns, corporate sponsorship, major gifts, non cash asset giving, donor stewardship, and Fundraising 101/201.

  • Engaging, interactive sessions designed to build confidence and strengthen fundraising practices.

  • Tools and actionable takeaways your team can immediately apply to drive results.

Training Duration: Sessions typically range from one hour to half-day or full-day formats, personalized to your team’s needs.

Interested in a custom training for your team?
Reach out today, and let’s design a training that moves your mission forward.

Client Testimonials

  • Maia Blankenship

    "Working with Mike was the key to moving our individual giving campaign from vision and a plan to reality. He drafted language and content that made our outreach both relevant and timely, while ensuring the series of messages connected to a specific grant program people would care about. As a result, we have raised nearly $60,000, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the positive response to our outreach. Mike is a fantastic accountability partner who will jump into the project and build it with you. Having him as a thought partner and coach has given me both confidence and an additional boost in deliverable production that I needed to ensure our team could close out the calendar year strong."

    Maia Blankenship, Co-CEO of Black Wildflowers Fund

  • Shawon Jackson headshot

    "Mike was an excellent advisor to me during one of the most challenging times for my nonprofit startup. He listened empathetically as I shared my concerns and offered thoughtful, tailored suggestions. He then produced a list of prospective supporters for my organization, and suggested strategies on how to engage each individual. The results were remarkable. Without question, my nonprofit is in a better place because of Mike, and so am I. "

    Shawon Jackson, Founder and Executive Director of Vocal Justice

  • Keeisi Caballero headshot

    “I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Mike Esposito during the 2024 Common Future accelerator program, where he delivered an insightful seminar on fundraising strategies and participated as a mentor for the cohort. Mike stands out not only for his in-depth knowledge of fundraising but also for his responsiveness and willingness to support others. His approachable demeanor and ability to simplify complex concepts make him an invaluable mentor to any team or program focused on understanding the fundraising landscape and preparing to fundraise.”

    — Keeisi Caballero, MS, MBA, Manager of Strategic Impact Initiatives at Common Future

  • Shanita Perdomo headshot

    “After a few meaningful and strategic conversations, Mike created a fundraising assessment that was easy to understand and execute. This document is a motivation for our board members, corporate partnership interns, development interns, and grant writers. I truly admire Mike for his ability to gently push a startup nonprofit to position itself as a business doing business and not a charity asking for money. With Mike's coaching, I have undergone a mindset shift about fundraising and have immediately started to see the fruit of his support!"

    Shanita Perdomo, Founder and Executive Director of Yes, M.I.S.S.

  • Denny Stypulkowski headshot

    “Mike’s approach was both strategic and practical, prioritizing efficiency and crafting a plan that our micro team of staff and volunteers could execute. The plan was broken down into tangible, monthly action items tailored to fit within our organization’s limited capacity while remaining flexible enough to allow for customization. Working with Mike was an absolute pleasure—he was highly receptive to learning about our organization, ensuring that his recommendations aligned with our existing community and culture. His collaborative spirit, coaching, and support were invaluable in aligning the plan with our unique needs and goals.”

    — Denny Stypulkowski, Co-founder and Executive Director of ParaCliffHangers