Fundraising leadership for nonprofits that have outgrown doing it alone
Collaborative Cause helps growing nonprofits move fundraising forward when executive directors are carrying too much of the responsibility themselves.
Senior-level strategy, stronger systems, and focused implementation. Without the cost of a full-time development leader.
Feeling stretched too thin to keep fundraising moving?
Many nonprofit leaders reach a point where fundraising becomes one more responsibility on an already full plate. Grants slip. Donor relationships stall. The work matters, but there's no one to give it consistent attention.
Hiring a full-time fundraising director is a big investment, and many roles still require significant training and management before they create results. For organizations already stretched, that can mean more work, not less.
You might be a good fit if:
Fundraising has grown beyond what one person can manage well
You have activity underway but need clearer priorities and follow-through
You want experienced guidance, not just an extra pair of hands
You're ready for a sustained partnership, not a one-time project
What working together looks like
Both services begin with understanding where you are, then move quickly into focused implementation.
Assess and prioritize
Understand your current fundraising landscape, capacity, and highest-impact opportunities.
Plan and structure
Build systems, timelines, and clear ownership so work moves without constant direction.
Implement and Grow
Execute on priorities, track progress, and build your team's internal capacity over time.
Two ways to work together
12-MONTH PARTNERSHIP
Fractional Fundraising Partner
Senior fundraising leadership and implementation across your highest-priority areas. Grants, donor development, corporate fundraising, systems, planning.
Best for organizations that need broader structure, strategy, and follow-through over time.
MONTHLY RETAINER
Grant Strategy & Writing Support
Focused institutional fundraising support: grant research, funder prioritization, relationship preparation, and proposal development within a defined scope.
Best for organizations that need dedicated grant capacity without broader fundraising leadership.
What clients say
“This year’s end-of-year campaign saw significant growth. With Tanya’s strategic leadership, we more than doubled last year’s results and exceeded our typical fundraising benchmarks. We also saw meaningful engagement from both new and returning donors.”
“Tanya is a deeply committed fundraiser. She has worked tirelessly to explore and open new fundraising pathways at our organization. She’s a leader who listens, leads with integrity, and shows up with intention every day.”
Organizations We’ve Worked With
Level Justice 2b theatre company
United Nations Association in Canada Nankind
Social Planning Toronto The Enchanté Network
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