How a Struggling Nonprofit Achieved 58% Fundraising Growth
A strategic intervention transformed declining donations into sustainable growth
The Challenge
When Tucker and Mike first reached out, their nonprofit, International Samaritan, was facing a critical moment. Despite doubling fundraising revenue during the pandemic, they watched donations decline sharply in 2022, with 2023 projecting even more concerning trends. Their key challenges included:
- Donor retention rate at half the industry average
- Declining post-pandemic donations
- Neglected pipeline of potential major donors
- Unsustainable reliance on existing major donors
The Solution
Through our Strategic Fundraising Accelerator program, we implemented a comprehensive 8-week transformation:
- Deep Analysis & Discovery
- Conducted thorough operational assessment
- Interviewed all key stakeholders
- Identified critical gaps in donor strategy
- Strategic Restructuring
- Developed new donor retention programs
- Created a major donor pipeline strategy
- Implemented structural and staffing changes
- Secured board approval for new initiatives
- Implementation Support
- Launched enhanced major donor programs
- Built a robust prospect pipeline
- Assisted with strategic hiring
- Provided ongoing guidance and support
The Results
The transformation exceeded expectations:
- 58% Growth in overall fundraising
- On track for 70% growth this year
- Strengthened donor retention
- Established a sustainable fundraising structure
- Energized board and staff alignment
Client Testimonial
"We had hit a fundraising ceiling when we first called James, and I could tell from our very first phone call that he had the expertise we needed. We brought him in to meet with our board, and the advice he gave us was the opposite of what I thought we should do. But he had clearly been where I was, and gotten through the wall we were hitting, so we chose to trust him and to follow his plan.
My life and our organization is so much better off after working with the Kipos group for a year. We have a vibrant team of people working a cohesive plan now, and our board has set a goal to double our fundraising results in the next five years."
- Mike, Executive Director
Ready to Transform Your Fundraising?
Do you want to grow your revenue so that you can sustain your organization not just in the years, but in the decades to come?
If you answered yes then I have something special for you.
I open a limited number of slots each week for nonprofit leaders who are serious about taking their fundraising to the next level, especially during stormy weather. During your strategy session, you’ll receive personalized support, actionable insights, and clear steps to accelerate your growth. This is completely customized to you.
If you’re ready to increase your fundraising revenue with a strategy tailored to your nonprofit’s unique needs, schedule a 1:1 strategy session with me. Here is a video on how it works.
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