Fractional fundraising partnership for nonprofits
Senior fundraising leadership without the full-time hire.
For growing nonprofits that need more fundraising capacity, this 12-month partnership brings structure, follow-through, and practical fundraising leadership to the work that matters most.
Clarify priorities with a practical fundraising roadmap
Strengthen systems and donor processes with day-to-day follow-through
Move important fundraising work forward with focused support
30 minutes. No pressure. A chance to see whether this support model is a fit.
How the partnership works
A 12-month engagement in two phases
Phase 1: Assessment and planning
We begin by reviewing your current fundraising activity, systems, capacity, and priorities. From there, we identify gaps and opportunities and build a practical plan for the work ahead.
This phase helps clarify:
your current fundraising reality
priority areas for the next 12 months
systems and capacity gaps
the work most likely to strengthen results
What this can include
fundraising planning and prioritization
selected campaigns and stewardship
fundraising systems and CRM support
grant strategy and selected support tied to agreed priorities, typically with fewer and more selective submissions than a grant-focused engagement
corporate fundraising strategy and materials
implementation support tied to agreed priorities
Phase 2: Focused implementation support
From there, we move into focused implementation. Tanya continues to lead the partnership, providing strategic direction, regular review, and senior guidance as agreed priorities move forward.
This phase helps:
keep important fundraising work moving
strengthen systems and follow-through
support priority fundraising activities
build more consistency over time
Where grants are part of the plan, they are handled selectively as one component of the broader fundraising strategy. Organizations that need ongoing monthly grant research, prioritization, and proposal development are usually a better fit for the Grant Strategy & Writing Support service.
Who this is for
This partnership is often a fit for organizations that:
need fundraising leadership, not just task support
have activity underway but need more structure
want more than strategy alone
need support to keep implementation moving
are not ready to build a full internal fundraising team
This partnership is best for growing nonprofits that need senior fundraising leadership across multiple priorities, not only support with grant applications.
Not every area is addressed at the same time. Most partnerships focus on a defined set of priorities based on your goals, internal capacity, and stage of growth.
What makes this partnership different
This is not just a planning engagement.
Collaborative Cause stays involved to help establish clear priorities, strengthen fundraising systems, and guide implementation over time. The work is designed to build your internal fundraising capacity while keeping important priorities moving.
At the same time, this partnership is intentionally focused. We work on the fundraising priorities most likely to strengthen results, rather than trying to function as a full in-house development department.
Founded by a former Executive Director, Collaborative Cause brings a real understanding of what nonprofit leaders are carrying when capacity is stretched.
For a deeper look at how this model works, read: What is a Fractional Fundraiser?
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.”
FAQs
A few common questions about how the partnership works.
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Many growing nonprofits are not ready to build a full-time senior fundraising role. Instead, fundraising is often shared across existing staff or carried by a more junior team member with limited capacity and broad responsibilities.
Collaborative Cause offers a different model: senior fundraising leadership paired with focused implementation support, without the need to build a full internal fundraising team.
This partnership helps bring more structure, consistency, and follow-through to fundraising, while reducing the day-to-day coordination burden on internal leadership. That means Executive Directors can stay focused on leading the organization while fundraising priorities continue to move forward.
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Every engagement begins with an assessment and planning process to clarify your fundraising goals, priorities, and internal capacity. From there, we build a practical roadmap shaped by your organization’s stage of growth and the fundraising areas most likely to make a meaningful difference.
Our work is usually centred on a defined set of priorities rather than every fundraising activity at once. Depending on your organization’s needs, that may include:
fundraising planning and prioritization
grants and institutional fundraising
donor development and stewardship
selected campaign planning and implementation support
fundraising systems, tracking, and internal processes
Most partnerships focus on up to three active fundraising priorities at a time so the work stays clear, manageable, and effective.
Tanya provides senior fundraising leadership throughout the engagement, with implementation support coordinated through Collaborative Cause based on the agreed priorities and scope of work.
This partnership is best suited to organizations looking for fundraising leadership, clearer direction, and practical support to keep important priorities moving over time.
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Our 12-month fundraising partnership starts at $4,500 per month, plus HST.
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We do not structure our fundraising partnerships around a set number of weekly hours. Instead, the work is organized around agreed priorities, a defined meeting rhythm, and clear deliverables, so your team knows what is being worked on and how progress is being made.
Each engagement includes senior fundraising oversight, a clear plan, and focused implementation support tied to the agreed scope and priorities.
Wondering whether this partnership is the right fit?
Questions about fit? Tanya can walk you through how the partnership works and whether it makes sense for your organization.
