Fundraising shouldn’t feel this hard.
And you’re still stuck.
The reason it’s not working isn’t because of you, or how hard you’re working.
Something deeper is getting in the way and until you figure out what that is, nothing changes.
That thing?? That’s the thing that’s blocking you from success.
You’ve sent the appeals. Pitched the grants. Smiled through the galas while everything else was on fire
Let’s be honest about what’s actually happening
Because you’re not imagining it.
The late nights.
The board that says they’ll help but never does.
The donors who give once and vanish.
The gnawing feeling that maybe you’re just not good at this.
You’ve tried everything the experts recommend. Webinars, books, templates, scripts. Some of it helped for a minute. Most of it didn’t stick.
And now you’re exhausted. Googling fundraising advice at 11 PM wondering why this is so hard for you when everyone else seems to have it figured out.
Here’s the thing: they don’t.
And you’re doing everything right, even if it feels like you’re doing everything wrong.
You’re under-resourced and over-responsible.
And you’re working in a system that was set up to fail from the start.
The nonprofit sector wasn’t built to support you
It was built on the assumption that passion would be enough.
That mission-driven people would figure it out.
That needing help meant you weren't cut out for leadership.
So you smile through board meetings where nothing moves.
You carry anxiety no one sees. You wonder what's wrong with you.
Nothing is wrong with you.
The system handed you an impossible job and called it a calling.
We think that’s worth getting angry about.
We also think it can change.
We've run capital campaigns from $750K to $150M. Closed major gifts in the millions. Coached fundraisers through their worst seasons and their biggest wins.
We have over a hundred years of combined experience.
We know which questions to ask, what to watch out for, and how to cut through the noise and deliver you results…
But you wanna know the thing we're proudest of?
Helping leaders like you stop carrying it alone.
We’ve been in your chair.
Our team includes
Three former Executive Directors.
Three CFREs.
Two PMPs.
Communicators, researchers, educators - people who've spent their careers inside this sector, not observing from the outside.
Why Us
How We Help
We're fundraisers, communicators, project managers, former EDs, and researchers.
We have decades of experience in fundraising, non-profit management, project management, grant writing and training.
Most importantly… We've been in your chair. We know what it's like to carry too much with too little.
We help through consulting when you need hands-on support, and digital tools when you need something practical you can use this week.
Either way, we get to the root of what's actually going on—so you walk away with more time, more money, and more clarity.
If you don’t know where to start, start here.
Most people who find us know something's off. They just can't name it.
That's exactly what the quiz is for. Three minutes. Twelve questions.
You'll find out which pattern has been blocking your fundraising and what to do next.
This is totally free - totally for your eyes only - and totally with no obligation.
Hear From Our Clients
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Katya Khartova, SSO
Starting this new journey, I had a million questions: everything from building lasting relationships to fundraising and campaign planning. Since day one, Emily has been immensely helpful. She is not only extremely knowledgeable but also kind, patient, and fun to work with.
Most importantly, Emily makes me feel safe, comfortable, and supported as I establish myself on this new career path.
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Fundraiser
Smart tools, fresh thinking, and real talk to help you raise more with less stress and stay rooted in why you do this work.
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Board Member
We equip you with the mindset, language, and tools to support fundraising in ways that feel authentic and impactful.
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Not Sure Yet
You don’t need it all figured out. We’ll help you find your strengths, build a path, and move forward with support.
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SSO
Envision Counselling
YMCA
Saskatoon SPCA
Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Council
The GRAND
You have two options
Keep pushing. Keep wondering. Keep hoping the next tactic finally works.
Keep pushing. Keep wondering. Keep hoping the next tactic finally works.
Or take three minutes to find out if you've been solving the wrong problem this whole time.
The diagnostic is free. The clarity hits fast. And whatever you're facing, you don't have to figure it out alone.
We keep it simple: clarity, confidence, connection.
Fundraising doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. We’re here to help you find clarity, build donor relationships, and take one step at a time toward campaigns that actually work, without burning out along the way.