Fixer Fundraising Focus Sessions
Overwhelmed by Fundraising?
Let's Build You a Customized Breakthrough Strategy in 3 HOURS
Are You…
Worried you don’t have a compelling and concise pitch
Worried money and opportunities are passing you by because your team isn’t effectively communicating your programs or impact?
Constantly worried about where the next donation will come from?
Frustrated that your fundraising efforts are scattered and not strategic?
Feeling alone with no support from others in the organization?
Lacking a clear, actionable messaging framework?
Worried that end-of-year fundraising will pass you by again with nothing to show for it?
Now is your chance to build the best damn fundraising pitch you've ever had. Every day, I work with clients who are leaving money on the table because they are NOT effectively communicating their best work or assets. You can end this now.
In just 3 hours, you will master 3 techniques, and we’ll refine them, so that you can feel confident you are saying exactly the right things in any grant, at any gala, or in any email appeal. Period.
Introducing: The Nonprofit Fixer Fundraising Focus Session
In just 3 hours, you will transform the way your organization raises money and tells its story. You get me, Sean, a 34-year fundraising expert (a master in major donor asks), laser-focused on helping you craft your nonprofit's fundraising messaging.
This isn't a generic workshop! It’s a personalized, deep-dive strategy experience designed to equip you with a clear, actionable fundraising roadmap tailored to your organization's unique mission, capacity, and goals.
I’ve raised many millions of dollars for many causes using many methods. But crafting a compelling pitch is my jam. I will show you how to unlock money with every conversation.
This Focus Session Is Perfect For You If:
You’re a fundraising professional who wants to refine your pitch and persuasion abilities in fundraising.
You're a nonprofit leader (Executive Director, Development Director, Board Chair) ready to take decisive action to improve your fundraising.
Your current fundraising efforts aren't effective, but you know you do great work.
You're launching a new campaign or initiative and need a robust fundraising plan.
You're looking for expert, personalized guidance rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
You’re looking for a permanent fundraising solution, not a fad
You want to learn techniques that translate to ANY cause, candidate or campaign.
How It Works: What Happens in Your Personalized Fundraising Focus Session?
We will roll up our sleeves and get to work. We'll map out:
After you purchase the session, I’ll ask you for your current fundraising materials, and I’ll review them in advance of our Focus Session so we are ready to go in the first minute of our session. I’ll give you homework to do before our first session.
You will immediately be able to book your 3-hour session on my calendar. You can bring up to 3 people from your organization to the session.
During your focus session, I will work with you to refine your fundraising message: My superpower is pitching. We will help you craft a more compelling pitch that connects with donors and clearly communicates your impact. We will use multiple techniques to ensure you use the best possible language in your fundraising solicitations. I will show you the exact steps to take to get everyone in your organization involved in fundraising and excited about it. The entire call will be recorded for later viewing. You will receive that recording within 48 hours.
Your Next-Step Action Plan: You will walk away with concrete, prioritized steps you can implement immediately to alter your website, emails, printed materials, case for support, annual report, and any other fundraising tools.
After the 3-hour live session is over, you’ll be sent the recording of our session, and the three people you brought to the Session will be able to ask me unlimited questions by email or Voxer (free walkie-talkie app).
Cost and What You Get
Pre-Focus Session Discovery & Audit: Because you will send me information in advance, I’ll be ready with questions and advice for you to implement. This pre-work is all done by me, for you, so our time together is maximized.
A 3-Hour 1:1 Strategy Focus Session on Zoom: You’ll get up to 3 hours in one session, working through a checklist of deliverables and answering all your questions. Bring up to 3 people to the session. It will be recorded for later viewing at no extra cost. In this session, we’ll improve your pitch, make concrete recommendations, review materials, improve your division of labor, and begin creating your strategy document.
Next Step Action Plan: You will walk away with concrete, prioritized steps you can implement immediately to alter your website, emails, printed materials, case for support, annual report, and any other fundraising tools.
One Week of Follow-Up Email & Voxer Support: Get your clarifying questions answered as you begin to implement your new strategy. Each person on your team can access unlimited help via email and the Voxer walkie-talkie app (free). No more confusion. I have your back and will answer all your questions for a week after we meet.
Clarity and Confidence: Move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered with a clear path forward. You will understand the lingo, the terminology, the concepts, and the steps to improve your fundraising.
Pay-in-Full Bonus: If you pay the full $1500 fee up front, you will get access to my Premium Fundraising Course “Fixer Fundraising Formula” for a year.
Pay-in-Full Bonus 2: My Fundraising eBook “Fundraising Power Pack,” with 115+ pages of powerful and immediately useful fundraising resources. ($29 value)
Cost is $1500 (Pay in Full) or 2 monthly payments of $800 [all payments must be made before the session!]
What My Clients Are Saying...
Sean led a conversation with more than a hundred of our local board and staff leaders on how boards can fundraise – without making the dreaded ask. Each leader was able to pick up at least a dozen tactics or strategies that they can deploy with their boards right away. Providing a path forward via his own experience reduced hesitation to action and improved results.
-Alex Fike, Senior Director, Learning & Development, United Way
Since starting coaching, Will is now raising more money, leading with clarity, and feeling empowered every step of the way!
ED Boot Camp has provided greatly needed clarity to the rarely clear-cut and oftentimes ambiguous, ever-changing responsibilities of an ED of a nonprofit. Sean is able to lay out these responsibilities in a manner that is honest, straightforward, and engaging. Sean invites you into the conversation and leaves you feeling competent and ready
-Taryn Gal, Executive Director, Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health
If you are looking to enhance your fundraising abilities, I wholeheartedly recommend investing training with Sean. The knowledge, guidance, and inspiration you will gain are invaluable. Prepare to embark on a journey that will not only elevate your fundraising efforts but also empower your board to make a meaningful difference in their roles.
-Tiffany D. Brown, Executive Director, National Organization of Minority Architects
Carla is now targeting the right donors, aligning her messaging, and confidently applying strategies she can use every day.
Ready to Turbocharge Your Fundraising and Your Impact?
Investing in a Fundraising Focus Session is the most efficient way to receive expert, tailored support
in overcoming your biggest fundraising hurdles.
Sean is a highly skilled consultant who brings a full range of fundraising skills needed by non-profits at all levels, from start-ups, to mid-range and large national organizations. Sean has years of experience in all aspects of the field, from donor relations to grant writing, planning, funding, and managing campaigns. I’m grateful for his commitment and diligence in helping us identify and engage funders to support our critical work.
-Caitlyn Ryan, PhD | Director, Family Acceptance Project
"Sean was well-prepared and arrived with a wealth of fundraising knowledge and concrete/helpful tools tailored to our organization. He also had a positive, can-do attitude, and helped Board members change their perspectives on fundraising in a way that was empowering.”
— Anita Li | Board Member, LION Publishers
Why Am I the Best Choice to Help You?
Because I have been through the fire and know your struggles.
I have been raising money since I was 16 years old (34+ years). I LOVE fundraising. I eat, sleep and breathe fundraising. I have raised many millions of dollars for causes, campaigns, and candidates.
I have served as an executive director for five separate organizations, authored a fundraising book and created many courses and tools for beginner and intermediate fundraisers to dramatically increase what they raise.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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The Fixer Fundraising Focus Session is $ 1,500 (payable in full).
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The Focus Session consists of pre-work, a live 3-hour session, one week of follow-up support, and on-demand resources for 1 year.
Pre-Focus Session Assessment
One 3-hour Focus Session for up to 3 people in your organization. (Recorded for you)
Customized Plan
1 week of email and Voxer follow-up support (option to buy more support)
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The Focus Session is one 3-hour session for your team and then a week of asynchronous support by email and Voxer.
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Yes, you'll complete a discovery questionnaire and provide some documents so we can make the most of our time together.
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Up to three people from your cause or organization can participate in the live session and use the week of follow up support for that organization only. The session will be recorded for anyone else on your team to review later.
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If you play any kind of leadership role in your cause, campaign, or nonprofit. If you are leading grants, digital, events, membership, major donors, or corporate fundraising, you’ll get a ton of value.
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Not for board members who are not leading fundraising. It is not for casual nonprofit enthusiasts who aren’t planning to fundraise for an organization, effort, cause or campaign in the next 2 years.
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Any US or Canadian nonprofit, regardless of tax status, age or geography. If you aren’t committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for women, please don’t apply!!!
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After the 3-hour session, you will receive a recording of your session, you will get a written plan and you’ll have 1 week of support by email and Voxer for the team members who attended the live session. You can purchase additional support once completed.