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Looking for fundraising help?

Are you one grant away from burnout?

We see you, and we understand your pain points. 

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We help your nonprofits shift from survival-mode fundraising to sustainable growth—so you finally have the time and revenue to lead with joy and vision.

Our Happy Clients

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"If you could fundraise for the arts, you could fundraise for anything."

That’s what people used to say to me since my early fundraising days.


Back when I ran a barely-noticed membership program at a small film festival, I doubled the program’s size in under two years—without a roadmap, a team, or time to breathe.

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What I learned from that fundraising experience (and dozens more since)?


Small shop fundraising teaches you to be scrappy, bold, and resilient.

 

But the truth is: most nonprofit leaders aren’t short on grit. They’re short on time, clarity, and focused support.

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Here's what we've seen again and again

Many organizations are just 9–18 months away from a major fundraising breakthrough. If they have: 

  • A focused (yes, that means do less, raise more)

  • Support to implement it consistently

  • Courage to stop chasing shiny objects and finally invest in what works

Dream

Reality

But that’s nearly impossible when:

  • Your ED or AD is the lead fundraiser and also running day-to-day ops

  • You only hire junior fundraising coordinator or admin assistant to alleviate the workload, knowing what you actually need is guidance and expertise. 

  • You’re stuck reacting to grant cycles instead of building a diverse fundraising portfolio made up of different types of revenue sources

That's where we come in.

two ways of working together: 

1. Done-for-You 

Your fundraising, finally off your plate—and moving forward.

​​This is our signature retainer model. We don’t just make the plan—we roll up our sleeves and help you implement it.

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We cover all the core pillars of your fundraising strategy, including foundation giving, corporate giving and individual giving and donor engagement. We anchor our action with a custom fundraising plan that aim to diversify your revenue portfolio, so that you are not doing always driving your fundraising in survival mode. 

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This is for you if:
✅ You’re stretched too thin to execute
✅ You need consistent action, not just ideas
✅ You want a strategic partner who helps drive results

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Pricing (here's the best part):

Monthly retainer fee that is equivalent or less than the salary of a junior fundraising coordinator: 

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“Forward Avenue supported us at a critical time when our fundraising capacity was stretched thin. Betty and her team were incredibly nimble—jumping in right away with strategic guidance and hands-on support that helped us stay focused and keep moving forward with our fundraising priorities. Their expertise and responsiveness made a real difference when we needed it most. I highly recommend Betty and Forward Avenue to any small and mighty small nonprofit looking for fundraising support."

Leah Houston, Executive Director of Mabelle Arts

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2. Plan-for-You 

A focused roadmap + coaching to help you lead the charge.

This is a 4–6 month engagement designed to set you up with a strong fundraising plan and the coaching support to help you lead it confidently.

We’ll work together to:

  • Clarify your fundraising priorities

  • Build a practical, scalable plan

  • Strengthen your leadership and decision-making as you go

Think of this as your fundraising clarity accelerator—with a thought partner to keep you focused and moving.

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This is for you if:
✅ You have capacity to implement, but need direction
✅ You want to level up your strategy and systems
✅ You’re ready to lead your team through change

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Pricing: Starting at $14,500. Please inquire. 

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Our Values

Happier Revenue = Advocacy

Having raised millions of dollars for small and mighty nonprofits and coached creative professionals to increase their income, we understand the profound impact of putting money in the hands of change-makers and do-gooders. When equipped with the right resources, they can create even more positive changes in the world. Let us help you unlock your full potential and make a difference. 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion = our DNA

With our diverse experience and background, we have experienced firsthand the systemic barriers of navigating an unjust society, as well as the privilege of being settlers in the land we now call home. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) are integral to our everyday lives and work. We are committed to living and breathing these values in everything we do.

Creativity & the Arts

We serve nonprofit clients with diverse and varied causes, and we also bring a strong background in the arts to our work. With over two decades of experience working in and leading arts organizations, we have a deep understanding of how arts organizations operate and what arts leaders and workers need. Let our expertise in the arts sector help guide your organization to success.

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