Fundraise Smarter

Raise money to support your mission.

Successful fundraising is about meeting your goals and building stability, trust, and the capacity to do more. We design fundraising strategies tailored to your size and goals—then work alongside your team to put them into action, so you can raise more money with less stress.

Consistent fundraising results

Less pressure on your staff and board

Funding you can sustain over time

Your Path to Working With Us

Ready →

Book your free consult
We’ll get to know your goals, challenges, and opportunities—then send you a custom proposal with a clear scope and budget.

Set →

Make the plan
Together, we’ll map out the strategy, assessment, or roadmap that will get you where you want to go.

GET ON OUR CALENDAR

Go →

We make it happen
Our team gets to work—implementing the plan, guiding your team, and making sure you have the systems, people, and resources to succeed.

Interim & Fractional Staffing for Fundraising/Development

Get expert support without the wait.

Struggling to find the right fundraising hire—or need help right now? You’re not alone. Hiring development talent can take months, and sometimes you need experienced hands today.

We provide interim and fractional staffing so your fundraising work doesn’t stall while you search. Our consultants step into roles ranging from Chief Development Officer to Grant Writer, giving you breathing room and keeping momentum strong.

What you get:

Experienced fundraisers embedded on your team
Short- or long-term coverage to fit your needs
A smoother transition to your next permanent hire

Fundraising Program Start-Up & Capacity Building

Build smart, not stressed.

Starting a fundraising program can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re not ready for a full-time hire. Many organizations believe a development director is the only first step, but that path is expensive and slow to yield results.

We help you launch lean, practical strategies that generate revenue quickly while laying the foundation for sustainable growth.

What you get:

A realistic plan to start raising money now
Clear understanding of staffing and resource needs
A foundation that prepares you for future growth

Fundraising Plans & Assessments

Clarity to grow with confidence.

If your fundraising feels scattered—or stuck—our assessments give you the full picture. We dig into what’s working, what’s not, and where untapped opportunities exist.

From there, we co-create a fundraising plan that prioritizes revenue growth, donor engagement, and smart use of staff time and resources.

What you get:

A practical roadmap tailored to your goals
Strategies to diversify and grow revenue
Clear recommendations for immediate next steps

Donor Engagement Strategies

Turn “supporters” into true champions.

Maybe you’re visible in the community but not sure if it’s paying off. Or maybe your donor efforts feel scattershot and low-return. We help you design focused, high-impact strategies that connect with donors in ways that matter most.

By balancing technology with personal touch, we show you how to build lasting donor relationships without burning out your staff.

What you get:

4–6 actionable donor engagement strategies
Approaches that fit your culture and capacity
Stronger, more meaningful donor relationships

Annual Giving Programs

Strengthen the lifeblood of your mission.

Your annual giving program keeps the lights on—and growing it is one of the most important steps to sustainability. Yet many organizations underinvest here, focusing on big gifts while missing the chance to expand their donor base.

We help you deepen donor loyalty, widen your reach, and strengthen year-round giving so your mission stays funded and ready for bigger opportunities.

What you get:

A stronger base of annual donors
Increased donor retention and lifetime value
Readiness for capital campaigns or planned giving

Capital Campaigns

Ambitious goals need the right guide.

Whether you’re building new space, expanding programs, or reviving a stalled effort, capital campaigns can feel daunting. With decades of experience running successful campaigns, we know what it takes.

From feasibility studies to hands-on fundraising, we help you set realistic goals, build a strong committee, and keep momentum all the way to the finish line.

What you get:

A tailored feasibility or readiness study
A step-by-step campaign roadmap
Ongoing guidance, coaching, or even boots-on-the-ground fundraising

Corporate & Foundation Giving

Go beyond the proposal.

Securing grants and sponsorships isn’t just about applications—it’s about relationships. We help you identify natural partners, build authentic connections, and strengthen your corporate and foundation strategy. When it’s time to submit, we work alongside your team to ensure proposals are clear, compelling, and competitive.

What you get:

A tailored corporate and foundation fundraising strategy
Stronger relationships with funders
Hands-on support from prospecting to submission

Major, Planned & Exceptional Giving Programs

Grow into transformational gifts.

Whether you’re ready to launch a major gifts program or thinking about planned giving, we help you design a strategy that fits your donors and your mission.

Our team guides you in identifying prospects, training staff and board, and building the systems to secure transformational support.

What you get:

A right-sized plan for your donor base
Training and coaching for your team
Sustainable strategies for major and planned gifts

Government Grant Writing

Compete with confidence.

Government grants can unlock new levels of funding—but the process is complex, competitive, and time-intensive. We partner with you to design strong applications that highlight your strengths, align with funder priorities, and showcase your impact.

What you get:

Expert guidance through every stage of the grant process
A competitive edge with funders
Flexible support—per grant or annual retainer

Social Enterprise Development & Nontraditional Lending

Diversify with purpose.

If you’re ready to explore new revenue streams—like a thrift store, café, or innovative earned-income strategy—we can help you design a venture that supports both mission and margin. We also connect you to nontraditional lending options so you can access capital without putting your mission at risk.

What you get:

A clear, actionable business plan
Strategies to launch and sustain earned income
Access to creative financing opportunities

Strategic Fundraising Consulting

A partner who meets you where you are.

Sometimes you don’t need a full service—you just need a trusted thought partner to help you strategize, troubleshoot, or build momentum. We offer flexible consulting hours or retainers so you can get support when you need it most.

What you get:

Tailored advice for your specific challenges
A trusted guide for campaigns or growth
Flexible engagements that fit your needs

“Jennifer has been a respected leader in Arizona’s nonprofit and philanthropic sectors for over 20 years, so it is no surprise that Raise The Bar consulting is a great organization. If you have an audacious goal for social impact and need advice and support to execute on your vision, RTB has the skills and enthusiasm to orient and guide you, your Board and supporters. If you need funding to take your mission to the next level, Jennifer and the RTB team got your covered for all nonprofit fundraising programs.” — Tresa T.