Fundraising Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming: Start Small, Start Smart

“I don’t know where to start.”

I hear this all the time from passionate, overworked non-profit leaders. If that’s you—take a deep breath. You’re not alone, and you’re not failing.

Fundraising doesn’t have to be complicated. The key is to think logical. Think local. Think aligned.

Let’s start with a few simple examples:

Animal shelter?
Partner with a local vegan restaurant for a lunch fundraiser.

Support youth?
Host a lake day, or team up with a community restaurant like Fuddruckers or even Chuck E. Cheese.

Run an international organization?
Don’t just seek funding locally—look into sponsors from every region you serve. Global reach = global support.

No team and no budget?
Start with a peer-to-peer campaign. Low lift, high potential.

The truth is:
It all starts with one aligned idea.

Full, strategic fundraising plans are more complex—and that’s where we come in. Whether you need a roadmap, a deep-dive plan, or someone to walk the journey with you, we’re here for it.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ve got you.