Because giving isn’t a transaction.
It’s participation.
Let’s be honest…raising money is hard work! But the truth is that the most successful fundraising efforts are rooted in community-building. People who “participate” in your mission will elevate your ability to raise money in support of your organization. When you can relentlessly tell your story, ground it in real impact, and show how each contribution moves you forward, you give people a role in the work itself. That’s when stakeholders become advocates. Donors become participants. And your fundraising goals will grow to new heights!
The intersection of vision and funds
Fundraising isn’t merely a transaction, as raising money starts long before “the ask”! It begins with engaging people in your mission, clearly telling your story, and demonstrating impact that resonates beyond those you directly serve.
Still, many nonprofit leaders have the same challenges. Annual events that draw the same audience year after year, a community database that isn’t growing (or doesn’t exist), or key data isn’t ready when grant opportunities arise. Fintuition Advising helps build the strategy, systems, and storytelling needed to strengthen fundraising at every stage, whether you’re launching your first campaign or need help with established funding goals.
Questions you may ask yourself…
Fundraising and Grant Writing Services
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Fundraising Strategy and Planning
Put achievable goals in place that incorporate stakeholder input
Understanding your funding landscape is essential. We conduct fundraising research and develop practical plans that help you prioritize efforts, understand gaps and overlaps in the process, and set achievable goals.
- Board, staff, and stakeholder workshops
- Fundraising capacity assessments
- Annual and multi-year development plans
- Revenue diversification strategies
- Fundraising content calendars
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Strategic Fundraising Campaigns
Plan, launch, and manage campaigns that deliver results.
We help you design fundraising campaigns that are realistic, compelling, and aligned with your organization’s capacity. From defining goals and messaging to tracking progress and adjusting strategy, we ensure your campaigns are organized, intentional, and measurable.
- Campaign strategy and goal setting
- Rich content creation
- Annual report and BOD propectus development
- Timeline, budget, and KPI development
- Ongoing campaign management and reporting
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Community Engagement & Giving Strategies
Build meaningful relationships that support long-term growth.
Sustainable fundraising depends on authentic content and community connection. We help organizations design engagement plans that cultivate stakeholders, recruit volunteers, build personal brands, and engage community partners over time.
- Community and stakeholder engagement plans
- Internal communications promoting community
- Messaging frameworks aligned with your mission
- Integrated engagement across campaigns and events
- Community enagement pitch decks
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Fundraising Events Strategy & Management
Engaging events that inspire giving and deepen relationships.
Fundraising events should do more than raise money, they should strengthen your community. We oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of engaging fundraising events that are well-run, mission-centered, and community-focused.
- Event concept development
- Planning timelines and logistics oversight
- Event analysis and competitive benchmarking
- Pricing and revenue strategies
- Sponsorship and donor engagement strategies
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Grant Research & Planning
Identify the right opportunities and align your message before you apply.
Grant success starts with strong alignment. Many organizations will seek large grants right out of the gate! But we will work with you to identify grant opportunities that match your mission, programs, and eligibility, saving you time and increasing competitiveness.
- Grant research and master spreadsheet
- Eligibility and alignment analysis
- Grant tracking and opportunity calendars
- Grant strategy and recommended targets
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RFR and Grant Writing
Creating compelling narratives that are specific to the opportunity
You’ve done the research, created the calendar, but now you have to write the application! With demonstrated success in securing grant funds, let Dan take this activity off your “to-do” list, while creating a grant writing toolkit for your team.
- Full grant proposal writing
- Program descriptions, budgets, and narratives
- Editing, review, and submission support
- RFR response writing and editing
Dan is seen here presiding over the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce during his tenure as Chair at the 2025 Annual Meeting & Dinner. Pictured to the right is Chamber CEO Danielle McFadden.
“As a former nonprofit executive with two decades of experience as a C-suite marketing leader, I want you to benefit from my experience. Together, we’ll craft innovative and impactful solutions to make your fundraising efforts more efficient, effective, and sustainable.”
-Dan Esdale
Ready to listen…
Everyone deserves to feel empowered to advocate for their mission, and Fintuition Advising is committed to helping you make that a reality.
