Peacemakers’ Alliance is a small California nonprofit providing literacy, social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and leadership development programs for adults and families impacted by incarceration. Since 2009, we’ve served more than 6,000 people.
Having recently transitioned to independent nonprofit operations, we’re looking to strengthen our financial sustainability and develop a more intentional, diversified approach to fundraising.
Our funding has primarily come from government contracts and foundation grants. While we've been successful in securing institutional funding, limited staffing, competing operational priorities, and a lack of dedicated fundraising capacity have made it challenging to develop a broader, sustainable fundraising strategy.
We’re seeking an experienced nonprofit fundraising consultant who can provide hands-on strategic guidance and help us develop a realistic fundraising plan with clear priorities and actionable next steps. We would also value recommendations for training and resources to strengthen the fundraising skills of our Executive Director and board.
We welcome the consultant’s expertise in recommending where to focus our efforts and determining the most effective approach to this work.
We are seeking a practical fundraising strategy and action plan that reflects Peacemakers' Alliance's organizational priorities, limited staffing, and available resources.
**The primary deliverables would be:**
1. **Fundraising Strategy:** A focused, 12-month fundraising plan identifying recommended priorities, realistic goals, and an achievable approach to strengthening and diversifying our revenue. We welcome the consultant's expertise in recommending which fundraising opportunities warrant the greatest attention.
2. **Implementation Roadmap:** A clear set of actionable next steps, suggested timelines, and appropriate roles for our Executive Director and board, designed to be manageable within our existing capacity.
3. **Capacity-Building Resources:** A concise set of recommendations for relevant training, tools, and professional development opportunities that would help our leadership and board build the skills needed to implement the strategy.
**Success would mean** having a clear, realistic fundraising direction, an actionable plan for getting started, and a better understanding of the resources and skills needed to move forward confidently.
We welcome the consultant's professional judgment in shaping the process and refining the deliverables within the scope of the engagement.
