Helping RCM build confidence and systems to raise $250K

From a leader afraid to ask for money to $25k raised in 3 months and a $250K pipeline built after coaching and execution support

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How MAP helped

Through embedded coaching and execution support, MAP helped transform fundraising from an intimidating task into a structured, sustainable program by strengthening fundraising confidence, stewarding donors, and building systems to reach both short- and long-term goals.

$25K raised in 3 months

Short-term fundraising goal achieved with immediate donor support.

$250K pipeline built

Solicitations launched with $250K+ pending toward long-term goal.

Confidence unlocked

Executive Director coached to ask authentically and tell RCM’s story with ease.

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Background

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: RENAISSANCE CENTER OF MASTERY (RCM) is dedicated to empowering community members through transformative programs. In 2025, the organization sought to strengthen donor relationships and build a sustainable fundraising engine. With limited prior experience and a short-term goal of $25K — plus an ambitious $250K long-term target — leadership needed both confidence and systems to move forward.

The Challenge
  • Fundraising discomfort: Executive Director felt intimidated and unsure about making asks.
  • Limited donor systems: No structured pipeline, meeting briefs, or follow-up processes.
  • Uncertain ROI: Hesitation about hiring external support with limited budget.
How We Embedded
  • Strategic Coaching & Case Development
  • Messaging & Donor Storytelling
  • Fundraising Assessment
  • Donor Pipeline & Tracking Tools
  • Meeting Prep & Follow-Up Systems
  • Tailored Talking Points
  • Live Coaching for Asks
  • Grant Sourcing & Support
  • Confidence & Capacity Building
The Solution

Discovery & Strategy

Conducted a fundraising assessment and built a clear case for support tied to RCM’s mission and goals.

Pipeline & Prospecting

Created a donor pipeline, organized meeting briefs, and developed tailored talking points to support outreach.

Donor Engagement Systems

Implemented systems for stewardship, meeting follow-ups, and solicitation tracking to ensure momentum.

Case & Collateral

Crafted story-driven appeals and donor materials to help the Executive Director ask with confidence.

Capacity Building

Provided coaching, role-play sessions, and ongoing support that turned “fear of asking” into fundraising confidence.

We're Your Navigation Team
We're strategists, operators, and fundraising experts who've helped visionaries like you raise $100M+ (and counting). Think of us as your embedded fundraising team - we chart the course and navigate the path while you focus on what matters most: leading your mission.
Founder. Builder. Fundraiser.
I spent a decade leading nonprofit fundraising, building systems from scratch and closing multi-million dollar gifts. What I needed more than strategy docs and donor intros was a team to build systems, find donors who cared about my mission, and keep the momentum going.

That's the insight behind MAP: we don't just advise - we embed as your fundraising team and handle everything from research to donor meetings to follow-up.

‍Because fundraising isn't about fancy plans. It's about having the right team and systems that do the work while you lead the mission.

‍– Michelle Akapnitis
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