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Common Fundraising Challenges & How MAP Helps

Every nonprofit leader faces unique fundraising hurdles. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, MAP provides custom solutions that match where you are. Here are the most common challenges we help solve:

Problem

I hate asking for money

SOLUTION

Problem

I hate asking for money

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Solution

Let's transform your fear into confidence. We'll help you tell your story authentically and connect donors to the impact they care about. When you know exactly how your work resonates with each donor, asking feels natural – because you're inviting them to join something meaningful.

Our team becomes your team

Chief Fundraising Strategist

Coaches your ask and builds your case

Operator

Manages meeting prep and follow-up

Development Associate

Creates briefs and talking points

One leader went from "terrified to ask" to closing $25,000 in 6 months.

Through embedded coaching and execution support, MAP helped transform fundraising from an intimidating task into a structured, sustainable program.

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Problem

I don't have enough donors

SOLUTION

Problem

I don't have enough donors.

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Solution

Let's build your supporter community together. We'll help you find and connect with people who share your vision, turning casual contacts into committed partners in your work.

Our team becomes your team

Chief Fundraising Strategist

Designs pipeline strategy and priorities

Operator

Manages outreach and tracking

Development Associate

Researches prospects and builds profiles

Turned a scattered list into a $10M pipeline, unlocking $1.5M in new funding.

Through blended strategic planning, major-gift activation, donor-engagement events, and infrastructure build-out, MAP turned CTI’s global credibility into catalytic investment.

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Problem

Our board doesn't fundraise

SOLUTION

Problem

Our board doesn't fundraise

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Solution

Empower your board to share your story. We help board members become confident advocates who connect their networks to your mission, expanding your community of support.

Our team becomes your team

Chief Fundraising Strategist

Trains board and designs engagement strategy

Operator

Creates accountability systems

Development Associate

Prepares materials and tracks progress

Transformed a disengaged board into active partners who generated $500K in new gifts

Through elevated board engagement Partnership Schools went from stagnant year-end campaigns to highest board fundraising in the organization’s history.

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Problem

I have to both run AND fund my organization

SOLUTION

Problem

I have to both run AND fund my organization

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Solution

You don't have to do this alone. As your dedicated fundraising team, we handle strategy and execution so you can focus on being the leader your mission needs.

Our team becomes your team

Chief Fundraising Strategist

Sets direction as your thought partner

Operator

Connects programs, operations, and fundraising

Development Associate

Keeps momentum moving daily

Helping DBIP build a sustainable fundraising engine to raise $9 million

From reactive, founder-led fundraising model to a comprehensive fundraising system with a $4 million commitment from local government

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Problem

We can't see if we're on track

SOLUTION

Problem

We can't see if we're on track

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Solution

Let's bring clarity to your fundraising journey. We'll create simple systems to track progress, celebrate wins, and show donors exactly how their support makes a difference.

Our team becomes your team

Chief Fundraising Strategist

Defines key metrics and reporting

Operator

Creates dashboards and tracking

Development Associate

Maintains data accuracy

Turned messy spreadsheets into clear dashboards that won board confidence.

Through CRM infrastructure, data hygiene, and team training, MAP transitioned CivLab from siloed spreadsheets to a streamlined, collaborative fundraising operation.

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Problem

I don't know where to start

SOLUTION

Problem

I don't know where to start

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Solution

We'll start right where you are. Together, we'll turn your vision into a clear fundraising path, connecting the right supporters to your mission at the right time. No more feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Our team becomes your team

Chief Fundraising Strategist

Builds your fundraising roadmap

Operator

Creates systems and workflows

Development Associate

Drives immediate momentum

Helping RevX build a multi-year development strategy to raise $2 million

From lack of infrastructure and strategic planning to $200k closed within 6 months and $3.2M in prospect capacity to fuel sustainable growth

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Problem

Donors give once and disappear

SOLUTION

Problem

Donors give once and disappear

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Solution

Let's keep your donors close to your mission. Together, we'll create meaningful connections that turn one-time supporters into long-term partners in your work.

Our team becomes your team

Chief Fundraising Strategist

Designs retention strategy

Operator

Manages donor touchpoints

Development Associate

Handles donor communications

Increased repeat gifts by 40% through consistent stewardship.

Through elevated board engagement, strengthened donor cultivation practices, and implemented systems, Partnership Schools exceeded ambitious revenue goals.

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We move mountains to scale your mission

“Michelle helped us surpass our most ambitious fundraising campaign in our history by $250,000, beyond the $12.5M goal.”

"Our fundraising increased YOY with 30% more new donors and an overall increase in donor giving of 9%. Michelle possesses an exceptional level of divine discontent, and her pursuit of excellence is relentless as she consistently seeks improvement from herself and the entire organization. Under Michelle's guidance, our team's effectiveness soared as she reorganized the team, recruited and trained more staff and led with passion, determination, thoughtfulness, and grace. Michelle's leadership was instrumental in achieving these remarkable results.”

Cee Greene
‍Board of Directors - Partnership Schools

“Partnering with Michelle helped secure $5M in funding from local government and private donors.”

“Partnering with her enabled me to focus and allocate my time in the most impactful places. Within just a few short months, Michelle had implemented and streamlined CRM along with new team systems & processes, and securing $5 million in funding from both local government & private donors.
Michelle and her team are exceptionally organized and disciplined. They are aware of the challenges that come with running a nonprofit with a small team and are quick to implement solutions that make sense and foster long term efficiency. If you’re looking for a partner to support all aspects of fundraising and operating your nonprofit to scale, Michelle is the partner to have!”

Mark Donovan
‍Executive Director - Denver Basic Income Project

“Michelle created an analysis of mission-aligned major funders to ensure we were engaging with the right individuals.”

"Within a few short months working with Michelle, we had an analysis of mission-aligned major funders that would ensure we were engaging with the right individuals. We needed to raise an additional $30 million to reach our goal and we benefited from Michelle's expertise and ability to both execute critical initiatives and drive the fundraising work."

Gaines Johson
‍Partner - A/B Consulting

“In 10 months, we hit our $25K goal and solicited over $250K in support that is now pending.”

“Our team needed to steward current donors and build a strong donor base to reach a short-term goal of $25K and a long-term goal of $250K. Within just a few weeks of working with Michelle and MA Impact Partners, we established a donor list and pipeline that gave us immediate momentum. In 10 months, we hit our $25K goal and solicited over $250K in support that is now pending.
Michelle and her team helped us organize, strategize, and stay focused, offering flexible payment options and even additional support with grant opportunities when we needed it most. Their guidance gave us the clarity and confidence to not only meet our goals but to exceed them.
If you’re looking for partners who truly understand how to sustain and grow an organization through fundraising, MA Impact Partners is who you want by your side.”

Corinthina Benison
‍Executive Director, Renaissance Center of Mastery

“Their help has significantly helped in our seeding stage and we raised $1.5M.”

"As someone, who is growing a new initiative that is bold and not traditional, Michelle and her team have been exceptional. They embed themselves in the team and their help has significantly helped in our seeding stage and they will continue to build our pipeline as we grow. We raised $1.5M which was a huge chuck of our seed funding."

Sophie Otiende
‍Founder , Collective Threads Intitiative

Results

More dollars raised, more impact delivered, and more time for leaders to lead.

REVX

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REV X

The engagement blended strategic planning, pipeline expansion, donor engagement systems, and infrastructure build-out. MAP’s embedded approach helped RevX turn early traction into a disciplined fundraising program, positioning the organization to grow its mission and impact

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CIV:LAB

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CIV:LAB

From siloed spreadsheets to a streamlined fundraising operation of $3 million+ in potential gifts on Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP)

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COLLECTIVE THREADS INITIATIVE

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COLLECTIVE THREADS INITIATIVE

Collective Threads Initiative (CTI) partnered with MAP (MA Impact Partners) to design and execute a multi-year fundraising engine aimed at raising $8 million to scale CTI’s survivor-led, movement-building work.

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COMMUNITY MAINSTREAMING ASSOCIATES

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COMMUNITY MAINSTREAMING ASSOCIATES

Community Mainstreaming Associates (CMA) partnered with MAP to clarify its fundraising direction and build a data-driven roadmap that turns vision into action.

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Scale your fundraising impact, not your overhead

Scale your fundraising impact,
not your overhead