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Your Fundraising Expert Amanda Stone
With over a decade in nonprofit expertise and a knack for transformative leadership, Amanda has led organizations like Camp River Run and offered consulting services to the American Heart Association. Amanda is also currently pursuing a Business Degree to add to her impressive resume.
Proudest Professional Achievements
Leading Camp River Run's fundraising, achieving record sponsorships with effective fundraising solutions.
Innovated unique events: “Clay Shoot,” “Kegs 4 Kause.”
Cultivated strong donor relationships using social media, even during challenging times for nonprofits.
Personal Interests
Outside of work, Amanda enjoys reading, outdoor activities such as swimming, gardening, ATV-ing, camping, and socializing at events.
Fundraising Strengths
Event Planning and Management
Individual Giving
Corporate Sponsorships
Direct Mail Campaigns
Online/Digital Fundraising
Database Management and Analytics
Fundraising Strategy Development
Your Fundraising Expert Bibi Babatunde
Bibi Babatunde is a passionate fundraising professional with over eight years of nonprofit expertise across the United States, Nigeria, and Canada, providing her with a diverse international lens. Services for newcomers are especially important to Bibi as she has personal experience navigating life as a newcomer in Canada.
Proudest Professional Achievements
Secured major grants including the Ontario Trillium Fund.
Established and grew a nonprofit development office.
Planned and executed large-scale fundraising galas.
Personal Interests
Bibi is a talented social media content creator and an adept home chef. She loves sharing her culinary creations with her community and aspires to travel more.
Fundraising Strengths
Corporate Sponsorships
Event Planning and Management
Proposal Writing
Database Management and Analytics
Online/Digital Fundraising
Donor Stewardship and Relationship Management
Your Fundraising Expert Haley Cooper
Haley is a seasoned nonprofit expert with 12 years of fundraising experience and organizational leadership. As the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she empowers nonprofits through tailored consulting services and coaching. Haley is a Certified EmC Leadership Trainer, host of the Lead with Heart podcast, and author of Sow, Grow, Lead. Passionate about fostering positive change, she champions causes in foster care, adoption, and anti-human trafficking, blending expertise and empathy to drive impact and inspire leadership in the nonprofit sector.
Proudest Professional Achievements
Founded Peanut Butter Factory, fostering job creation in Malawi.
Developed strategic plans for HIS OC, aligning program expansions with funding.
Raised emergency funds for vital resource delivery in record time.
Personal Interests
In her free time, Haley enjoys baking with sourdough, visiting Disneyland, and attending concerts.
Fundraising Strengths
Leadership
Board Development
Individual Giving
Donor Stewardship and Relationship Management
Database Management and Analytics
Fundraising Strategy Development
Foundation Grants
Major Gifts
Proposal Writing
Your Fundraising Expert Jessica Beck
Jessica Beck leverages over 10 years of nonprofit expertise, specializing in annual giving, donor stewardship, and a holistic approach to the donor journey. Her extensive work spans sectors such as conservation, mental health, international development, and social services, continuing her family's esteemed legacy of philanthropy.
Proudest Professional Achievements
Led a high-impact Giving Tuesday Campaign, increasing revenue fivefold.
Partnered with a major corporation that included a $20,000 cash donation, gifts in kind, and meaningful staff volunteer engagement opportunities.
Managed and motivated a team of 30+ volunteers for a successful Thankathon.
Personal Interests
Jessica is a proud mom to three boys. She loves skiing, pickleball, and spending time in nature. Jessica volunteers at her sons' schools and leads the Sponsorship Committee for her eldest son’s hockey team.
Fundraising Strengths
Individual Giving
Corporate Sponsorships
Online/Digital Fundraising
Donor Stewardship and Relationship Management
Fundraising Strategy Development
How Fractional Fundraising Works: What Small Nonprofits Can Expect
Nonprofits need strong fundraising leadership, but hiring a full-time fundraiser isn’t always an option. That’s why more organizations are choosing fractional fundraising—an affordable, flexible solution that provides expert guidance without the full-time cost.
Many small organizations know they need professional fundraising support but worry about how a new partnership will work in practice. Let's demystify the process and explore what makes fractional fundraising uniquely effective for small nonprofits.
How Fractional Fundraising is Different from Traditional Consulting
Traditional fundraising consultants provide recommendations and leave implementation to you. But for small nonprofits with limited staff, another to-do list isn't the answer.
Fractional fundraising takes a different approach.
Instead of just offering advice, a fractional fundraiser acts as a key member of your team, helping to:
Integrates seamlessly with your staff and board
Provides hands-on fundraising support beyond strategy
Train your team to build long-term internal capacity
Ensure consistent execution of fundraising activities
What to Expect When You Work with a Fractional Fundraiser
When you bring in a fractional fundraiser, you gain both fundraising leadership and hands-on support to move your nonprofit forward. Here’s what the process looks like:
Initial Assessment
First, we take a deep dive into your current fundraising activities. We analyze your fundraising systems, donor engagement, and revenue streams to identify strengths and opportunities.Strategic Planning
Your fractional fundraiser develops a customized fundraising plan that:Aligns with your mission and goals
Matches your current capacity and resources
Focuses on high-impact fundraising strategies
Sets realistic timelines and measurable objectives
Hands-On Implementation
Your fractional fundraiser doesn’t just make recommendations—they lead initiatives, train your team, and build systems for sustainable growth.Ongoing Support & Optimization
We continuously monitor progress, adjust strategies, and provide expert guidance to ensure your fundraising success.
Building Long-Term Success
The goal of fractional fundraising isn't just to raise more money – it's to build sustainable fundraising programs that continue to serve your organization well into the future. We focus on:
Developing reliable revenue streams
Creating efficient processes
Training your team
Establishing best practices
Is Your Organization Ready?
Fractional fundraising works best for small nonprofits that:
Have a clear mission and vision
Are committed to growing their fundraising program
Want professional expertise but can't justify a full-time hire
Value collaboration and partnership
Take the Next Step
Is Fractional Fundraising Right for You?
If your nonprofit needs fundraising expertise without the full-time cost, fractional fundraising could be the right fit. Let’s talk. Schedule a discovery call today to see how we can help you reach your fundraising goals.