Let me elevate your fundraising program
Outsource your fundraising
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You’ve reached your fundraising capacity
Your current team is maxed out in their capacity to raise crucial funds. You want to augment your fundraising activities and diversify your income streams, but you find yourself dealing with budget constraints.
Traditional support options just aren’t cutting it:
In-House
A small budget often means inexperienced staff who require more time and effort to manage.
vs.Consultant
Strategic direction without implementation means a “plan” sits on a computer for 3 years and your big investment goes down the drain.
Let me take the weight of fundraising off of your shoulders
You need a Raise It! Certified Fractional Fundraiser
Strategic Oversight
A Raise It! Certified Fractional Fundraiser has over 10 years of fundraising experience.
We always start our work with you with a fundraising plan that outlines strategic objectives and a work plan for your fundraising program.
Hands-on Implementation
We then implement that plan! From strategy to stuffing envelopes, if it’s in the plan, we’ll make sure it gets done.
What to expect.
Risk Free, Results Oriented
Hiring in-house comes with a lot of risk. Just imagine getting better fundraising results without hiring staff managing their day-to-day activities. Forget staff turnover or only hiring someone “your budget can afford”. We provide the best in small-shop fundraising strategies at a budget you can afford.
Your Relationships
We respect the work you’ve already put into building your relationships and they will always stay with your organization. When we act on your behalf, we’re representing your organization. We do not bring donors to your organization, nor do we take them with us.
Consistency for your ROI
Fundraising success takes time and consistency. Your results depend on where you are starting and what your fundraising priorities are. When is the right time to make this investment? That depends on your ambitions for your organization. A Fractional Fundraiser exists to make the most of your investment.
I’ll manage your fundraising program.
You focus on changing the world.
Book a Discovery Call.
Let’s hop on a call so I can learn more about your organization and goals.
I’ll develop a fundraising plan and then implement it.
I’ll start with building a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan and then I’ll implement it. I work on 12 month contracts, so you have stability and security in your fundraising program for it to grow.
Stress-free fundraising growth.
You focus on the work you love to do and watch your fundraising program grow.
About Marisa Melo, CFRE
Marisa Melo, the principal consultant at Elevar Strategies, is a passionate and strategic fundraising leader dedicated to helping nonprofits succeed and create sustainable growth. With a background in community engagement, government relations, and nonprofit management, we bring a wealth of experience in relationship-building and financial stewardship.
FAQs
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Usually, small organizations have limited budgets for staffing, so they end up hiring someone junior with little fundraising strategy or experience. That person usually ends up spending a lot of time and energy on things that don't move things forward. Instead, with that budget, you can hire a Fractional Fundraiser with over 10 years of fundraising experience, a passion for implementation, and a track record of getting it done. Our clients love this solution to help them grow strategically.
An added benefit is that a Fractional Fundraiser requires less supervision, meaning less stress for the executive director.
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A Fractional Fundraiser costs between $4,000 and $6,500 per month. Contracts start at 12 months.
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Each organization is unique and your fundraising strategy should be unique to you. Fractional Fundraisers are fundraising generalists and can do it all - from individual giving and major gifts, to grant writing or sponsorships. The only thing we don't do are large events.
We start each engagement with a Strategic Planning process to develop a clear fundraising plan with goals and activities to move your fundraising forward. Then, we do the work!
Implementation means writing appeals, managing your data, working with your program team to write and submit grants, building relationships, managing sponsorships, doing social media, etc. We help you figure out which activities are a priority and then we do them. We even stuff envelopes when needed!
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If a fundraiser or fundraising consultant offers guaranteed results, RUN. That is probably a sign they are doing something unethical.
Fundraising success takes time and consistency. Your results depend on where you are starting and what your fundraising priorities are.
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Here's a novel approach - we don't track hours! That's right - we focus on deliverables and outcomes. Fractional Fundraisers are experienced and efficient and take on only the amount of clients they can handle as well as how much they want to work (shocker - not everyone wants to work 60 hours/week - LOL). Our clients are delighted at the level of support they receive.
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The name Elevar comes from the Portuguese word meaning "to elevate"—a perfect reflection of what drives this work. As someone who grew up speaking Portuguese, elevar holds deep meaning for me. It represents not just lifting something up, but doing so with care, purpose, and intention.
At Elevar Strategies, that's exactly what we aim to do: elevate the mission, visibility, and impact of nonprofit organizations. We partner with changemakers to rise above challenges, tell their stories powerfully, and strategically grow their revenue. Whether it's through thoughtful planning, storytelling, or organizational strategy, we’re here to help nonprofits reach higher and go further.
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As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), I have demonstrated my mastery of ethical, best-practice fundraising, providing you with a confident and prepared fundraising leader. This certification validates my commitment to the highest standards of professional practice and service.