Fundraising consultant types
Every kind of fundraising consultant, clearly labeled.
Each specialty described honestly, so you can choose what fits.
Ideas & formats
School fundraising
school-wide fundraiser catalogs · classroom and PTA fundraisers · school event fundraisers
For: raising money for a classroom or school program, PTA budget needs, field trip and supply costs
Sports team fundraising
booster club fundraisers · team gear and travel fundraisers · season-long fundraising plans
For: covering uniforms and travel costs, booster club budgets, tournament fees
Church & faith-based fundraising
congregation fundraising drives · mission trip fundraisers · building fund campaigns
For: funding a mission trip, building or renovation costs, congregation-wide giving drives
Nonprofit & charity fundraising
annual fund campaigns · year-end giving campaigns · program-specific fundraisers
For: diversifying revenue beyond grants, year-end giving pushes, new program funding
Event fundraising
galas · charity 5Ks and walks · silent and live auctions · benefit dinners
For: planning a first fundraising event, picking an event format, raising the average gift at an event
Online & crowdfunding
peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns · crowdfunding pages · social media giving drives
For: reaching donors online, letting supporters fundraise on your behalf, a fast campaign with no upfront cost
Product fundraisers
catalog and brochure fundraisers · food and snack fundraisers · discount card fundraisers
For: a simple sell-something fundraiser, choosing a fundraising company, hitting a participation goal
Operations & compliance
Corporate sponsorship & matching gifts
local business sponsorship asks · corporate event sponsorship packages · employer matching-gift programs
For: finding a local sponsor, doubling a gift through an employer match, building a sponsorship ask
Grants basics
finding grant opportunities · grant proposal basics · grant reporting
For: applying for a first grant, finding grants that fit a small nonprofit, understanding what a grant requires
Donor retention & thank-yous
donor thank-you practices · donor stewardship plans · repeat-gift strategies
For: keeping donors giving year after year, writing a proper thank-you, turning one-time donors into repeat donors