Consulting Retainer Packages
Ongoing Expert Partnership.
Predictable Support.
Accelerated Results.
Let me ask you…
➜ Is fundraising a perpetual challenge for you, your staff, and your board?
➜ Are you struggling to break through on grants, corporate, or digital fundraising?
➜ Is your board filled with nice people who do almost nothing?
➜ When it comes to fundraising, does your board make excuses instead of progress?
➜ Are you constantly putting out fires and juggling crises with no support?
➜ Or using every fundraising, board, communications or management checklist out there, but with limited results?
Now Imagine…
✔ Raising more money more easily. You’re building diversified funding streams, delivering a pitch that feels natural, and following a step-by-step plan that’s easy to execute.
✔ Having a board that’s informed, engaged, and eager to fundraise. Your board members know their roles, your board meetings are productive, and your board fundraising covers at least 10% of your operating budget.
✔ Building toward long-term impact goals while still navigating unexpected challenges with confidence. For once, your fundraising, communications, and management systems and strategies actually work.
✔ Having an expert to call on when you need it most. Someone who knows your organization, has been where you are, and can guide you on choosing and using the best tactics to meet any moment.
What Other Clients Are Saying…
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ADDSTEAM is leveling up its fundraising
“Sean's expertise is really making me move from the academic side of me, that's thinking what to do and when to do it, into actually doing it and knowing how to do it and doing it with confidence! So if you're like me, it's time to make that investment and really up your level of fundraising.”
— Tepring Piquado, President & Co-Founder, ADDSTEAM
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Family Acceptance Project secured more donors
“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.”
— Caitlin Ryan, Director, Family Acceptance Project
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“Sean helped us raise over $25k Online.”
“The benefits of working with Sean are New ideas and strategies for fundraising, concrete suggestions for developing a non profit Board, and ongoing coaching support. We raised over $25,000 in our Facebook fundraiser because Sean helped guide us through the process. I knew from our first hour-long meeting that we had made the right choice. In just 60 minutes, he gave us more useful ideas and suggestions then other could give in days. You will definitely benefit from hiring Sean. He is knowledgeable, passionate, and has concrete strategies for moving your non-profit forward. He is one of the very best in the business. It is a sheer pleasure working with Sean. I hope the relationship continues long into the future.”
— Board Leader in Michigan
The vast majority of problems that nonprofits face are internal, not external.
That’s good news because it means most problems can be fixed – and I can show you how.
As a five-time executive director, I’ve navigated almost every nonprofit challenge out there: funding gaps, dysfunctional boards, internal communications breakdowns, and external communications crises, to name only a few. As a coach and consultant, I’ve helped dozens of nonprofit leaders transform their fundraising, board dynamics, internal systems, and more.
That’s what makes me a nonprofit expert.
As a generalist, I can help you with fundraising, board development, startups, communications, management, volunteer roles, and more. We can tackle long-term growth strategies and in-the-moment crises.
Instead of hiring a fundraising consultant, a board consultant, a communications consultant, a management consultant, and a systems consultant, you can get flexible, dedicated support on ALL these areas and more.
When we work together, you’re not tied to one deliverable or focus area. You can use our time for anything you need. No feeling stuck. No more carving out space in the budget for one more consultant. No more spinning your wheels on tactics that don’t work.
Get ready for actionable strategies for every aspect of nonprofit success, access to world-class resources and networks, and accelerated results for your nonprofit.
Consulting Retainer Packages with the Nonprofit Fixer
We can create custom packages to suit your needs.
A trusted nonprofit expert on your team and in your corner for long-term growth and emerging challenges.
Supercharge your fundraising, board development, communications, management systems, strategic growth, and more.
Designed for nonprofits of all sizes and stages – from local startups to national organizations with multimillion-dollar budgets.
I’m Sean Kosofsky, The Nonprofit Fixer.
I help visionary nonprofit leaders raise more, earn more, build powerful boards, and create careers that change lives - all without feeling broke or burned out.
Clients choose to work with me because I have a depth and breadth of experience working in the nonprofit sector that few consultants offer. And I draw on this to help clients solve nearly every type of problem they’re struggling with.
Over the past 30+ years, I’ve served in nearly every role in nonprofits: executive director, fundraising, policy, operations, and finance.
➜ I’ve raised millions of dollars for charities, candidates, campaigns, and community organizations. I love raising money and teaching people to raise money.
➜ I’ve served on boards and transformed boards.
➜ I’ve hired and fired executive directors – and served in the role five times myself.
➜ I’ve worked with nonprofits of all shapes and sizes: policy, advocacy, direct service, grassroots, think tanks, and national organizations with $$M budgets and
As a nonprofit leader, your time is too precious to spin your wheels on tactics that don't work… or worse - set you back!
You don’t have to do things the hard way. Put down the checklists and generic consulting advice. Stop guessing and constantly changing strategies. Get help from someone who’s actually been there: The Nonprofit Fixer.
A Proven Path to Accelerated Results
After decades of hiring nonprofit consultants and being a consultant, I’ve seen that one method delivers the best results: retainer engagements.
With a retainer, you secure my time for the duration of our work together. This allows us to build trust, hone strategy, and get to the root of your nonprofit’s challenges and goals. Retainers are also renewable and flexible, enabling us to stay focused and on track for your long-term success.
Every Consulting Retainer Client gets:
➜ Flexible and responsive support to meet your nonprofit’s evolving needs. Our work together is not tied to one deliverable or focus area. As a generalist, I can help you with fundraising, board development, startups, communications, management, urgent problem-solving, and more.
➜ Priority access to my time and expertise. That’s because you’re reserving my time in advance.
➜ Support via multiple channels, including text, Slack, Calls, Zoom, and Voxer, so our engagement feels like I am part of the team.
➜ Guaranteed time with me, not an assistant or subcontractor. I get to know the ins and outs of your organization, so we can solve problems faster and meet goals more effectively.
➜ Access to the resources, tools, and networks I’ve built over 30+ years in nonprofit leadership, including referrals to my personal network.
The Fixer Method:
Step 1: Diagnose
The first part of getting you results is getting a clear idea of the problem. Sometimes it’s simple and obvious, but usually there is a root cause your organization has not diagnosed on your own. In this phase, I quickly help you figure out what's broken or sub-optimal so we can fix it.
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Kick-off call
Our kick-off call will focus on identifying and prioritizing your top pain points. We’ll also start to inventory your organization’s assets, opportunities for growth, key stakeholders, and goals for our work together. During this process, I’ll begin building out your custom step-by-step plan, which will guide our work going forward.
In-depth assessment
To dig deeper into how we’ll solve your problems, I’ll use diagnostic tools including proprietary assessment forms, interviews with team members and key stakeholders, and other resources as appropriate. The assessment process is highly customized to ensure we capture the full context of your challenges and available assets so we can set appropriate goals and create the most effective strategies.
Step 2: Dig In
We immediately aim all our collective energy into unpacking the problem and assessing whether it is a mindset challenge, a toolset challenge, or a skillset challenge. Then we set goals and create the plan of action.
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Goal setting for engagement
In the final stage of our start-up process, we’ll define clear goals for our consulting work together. We’ll also develop a step-by-step map for how we will accomplish those goals. Alongside our implementation sessions, your custom plan will also guide you in benefiting from the world-class curriculum, tools, and training that are all part of the Nonprofit Fixer approach.
Implementation sessions
We’ll create a cadence of regular implementation sessions, including who should attend and how often. The frequency of sessions will be customized to your retainer package, but the most common approach is two to four hour-long sessions per month. The implementation sessions are built around creating forward progress and momentum, while also creating space for problem-solving as challenges or fresh needs arise.
Accountability systems
In between sessions, you’ll have specific homework that will move your team toward the goals we’ve set in a way that is not overwhelming. You’ll get guidance on the tools and tactics to use, so you’re moving forward with intention and strategy—rather than trying everything and ending up scattered and ineffective. Our cadence of implementation sessions provide build-in accountability and feedback mechanisms. If you or your team struggle to complete a task or tactic, we’ll dig into why and then identify the missing pieces that will enable your organization to move forward.
Step 3: Deliver
Now comes the most exciting part: We implement and deliver on our step-by-step plan to get your board functioning, increase revenue, or get your systems running smoothly. This is where there is a huge smile on your face!
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Tools, courses, and curriculum: You’ll have access to an unparalleled set of tools and self-paced courses—but you’ll get step-by-step guidance for choosing which resource to use and when. Here’s a preview of the tools you’ll have at your fingertips?
The Fixer Files
Fundraising Course
Fundraising Power Pack eBook
Board Course
Leadership Course
Access to customized trainings: As a consulting retainer client, you will get priority access to booking custom trainings for your board and staff. I’ve developed an extensive suite of trainings on core areas of nonprofit which can be delivered online or in-person. These aren’t your ordinary, check-the-box trainings that are quickly forgotten. I’ve used my experience as a five-time executive director, coach, and consultant to create trainings that are effective, engaging, and worth every minute your team invests. Topics include, but aren’t limited to:
Crafting Your Pitch Focus Session
SWOT Analysis (Fundraising Focus)
Fundraising Tactics Trainings
Fundraising Mindset Shifts
Board Fundraising
Board Trainings
Asynchronous support
Referrals from my personal network
Hear From Our Past Clients
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“We were just awarded $150k in general operating funding.”
Sean Kosofsky and Mind The Gap Consulting has been instrumental in supporting our board and fund development over the past year. Most recently, Sean saved me by responding to my last-minute request for help and walking me through the difference between project-specific and
general operating proposals. Because of his invaluable advice, we were just awarded $150,000 in general operating funding!
— Taryn Gal, Executive Director, Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health -
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“The knowledge Sean brought us was invaluable.”
I hired Sean for help with Board development and recruitment, overall non-profit guidance, and fundraising. The benefits of working with Sean are his knowledge and expertise in the non-profit arena, familiarity with LGBTQ work, and the resources available to us while working with him. We ran a FB fundraiser for 21 days and 6-8 active fundraisers, and we brought in $18,000. Wow. Really, from the beginning, the knowledge that was brought to us was invaluable. Providing the tools for us to reach our goals and get stuff done is so helpful to me as an ED with one employee. Sean has a huge network of people, a wealth of resources, and is overall a really nice guy.
— Roz Gould Keith, Executive Director and Founder, Stand with Trans -
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“Sean’s enthusiasm is contagious.”
“Our Board of Directors had the privilege of extensive board engagement and fundraising training with Sean. We learned how to effectively communicate our organization's mission and connect with potential donors on a personal level. Sean is a passionate and experienced executive professional who was dedicated to sharing his expertise with us. His enthusiasm is contagious, and it immediately set the tone for an engaging and immersive learning environment, both virtually and in person.”
— Tiffany Brown, Executive Director, National Organization of Minority Architects
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“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
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“My company hired Sean to give an onboarding session to new board members at our annual board retreat, and he did a fantastic job. Sean is reliable, easy to work with, and has a keen understanding of what nonprofit organizations need to do in order to operate successfully. Sean presented the slide deck with clear commentary, interspersed with amusing banter, and frequently gave participants opportunities to ask questions to clarify information if necessary."
— Anthony McMillan | CEO, Newark Downtown District
Consulting Retainer Investment
We do all consulting packages on a retainer basis.
With a retainer, you secure priority access to a seasoned nonprofit strategist to help you solve problems, seize opportunities, and move faster than you could alone. You reserve dedicated capacity in my schedule for the length of our engagement and lock in preferred pricing.
Option 1 — Fixer Tune Up
Best for focused leadership, fundraising, or board development priorities
➜ Up to 2 hours per month of expert consulting
➜ 6-month partnership (up to 12 total hours)
➜ Flexible use across fundraising, boards, strategy, leadership, systems, and growth
➜ Priority scheduling + direct access to me
Standard Value: $6,000
Pay-in-Full Retainer Investment (15% savings): $5,100
Payment plan available at full rate ($1,000/month)
Option 2 — The Fixer Bump Shop
Best for organizations in active build, turnaround, or expansion phases
➜ Up to 4 hours per month of expert consulting
➜ 6-month partnership (up to 24 total hours)
➜ Ideal for implementation, planning, and hands-on strategy work
➜ Priority scheduling + direct access to me
Standard Value: $12,000
Pay-in-Full Retainer Investment (15% savings): $10,200
Payment plan available at full rate ($2,000/month)
Option 3 — Fixer Full Detail
Same support. Faster progress.
Need results quickly? We compress either retainer into 3 months with more intensive engagement and tighter scheduling.
➜ Best for urgent transitions, fundraising pushes, or board alignment
Pay-in-full only due to calendar allocation
And all Three Also Include…
Implementation sessions
We’ll create a cadence of regular implementation sessions, including who should attend and how often.
The frequency of sessions will be customized to your retainer package, but the most common approach is two to four hour-long sessions per month.
The implementation sessions are built around creating forward progress and momentum, while also creating space for problem-solving as challenges or fresh needs arise.
Accountability systems
In between sessions, you’ll have specific homework that will move your team toward the goals we’ve set in a way that is not overwhelming. You’ll get guidance on the tools and tactics to use, so you’re moving forward with intention and strategy rather than trying everything and ending up scattered and ineffective.
Our cadence of implementation sessions provide build-in accountability and feedback mechanisms.
If you or your team struggle to complete a task or tactic, we’ll dig into why and then identify the missing pieces that will enable your organization to move forward.
Tools, courses, and curriculum
You’ll have access to an unparalleled set of tools and self-paced courses—but you’ll get step-by-step guidance for choosing which resource to use and when. Here’s a preview of the tools you’ll have at your fingertips:
The Fixer Files
Fundraising Course
Fundraising Power Pack eBook
Board Course
Leadership Course
Access to customized trainings
Access to customized trainings: As a consulting retainer client, you will get priority access to booking custom trainings for your board and staff. I’ve developed an extensive suite of trainings on core areas of nonprofit which can be delivered online or in-person. These aren’t your ordinary, check-the-box trainings that are quickly forgotten. I’ve used my experience as a five-time executive director, coach, and consultant to create trainings that are effective, engaging, and worth every minute your team invests. Topics include, but aren’t limited to:
Crafting Your Pitch Focus Session
SWOT Analysis (Fundraising Focus)
Fundraising Tactics Trainings
Fundraising Mindset Shifts
Board Fundraising
Board Trainings
And you might be doubting because of:
➜ Money: “I don’t have a consulting budget approved”
Most small organizations don’t have a consulting budget, but the board, donors and stakeholders do see the value of getting accelerated results so they move money around or add some in order to finally get unstuck.
➜ Not Ready: “I’m not sure it’s the right time to get started with a consultant?”
“There is no better time to start raising money, kicking your board in the butt, and investing in your own leadership than this very minute. Every day you delay, you are settling for the status quo. Be the leader we all need and make the decision that today is the day you took action!”
➜ “We might be able to do it ourselves!”
You might, but it will take you more of your precious time, energy, sanity and spinning your wheels. There is a reason experts like me exist, to help you get unstuck fast. There is no embarrassment in hiring external expertise to dramatically accelerate your results.
What if…
✔ You had a roadmap that laid out the hard-earned knowledge and battle-tested tools to solve your nonprofit’s fundraising, board, and management challenges?
✔ You had access to a seasoned pro ready to help you sharpen your skills?
✔ You could learn shortcuts that work – without cutting any corners?
With consulting from the Nonprofit Fixer, I help you get shit done, unleash your superpowers, and take back your balance. From fundraising and boards to communications and personnel – I’ll be your expert guide.
Don’t waste another day spinning your wheels on tactics that don’t work. Unlock unparalleled nonprofit expertise.
Consulting FAQ
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Coaching is about personal transformation and normally happens with one person: a leader.
Consulting is about getting specific results for specific deliverables, and can be with one person or a group of people (team, board, etc.).
I sometimes say training is showing you how to fish. Consulting is me giving you the fish. Coaching is helping you become the best fisherman you’ve ever been.
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Immediately. Why wait. My schedule usually allows our first discovery call to happen within a few days, and then we will work on your timeframe and budget.
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Yes! Even a few hours a month can save you hundreds of wasted hours and thousands of wasted dollars on tactics that fail, or worse, backfire.
This week, I did one hour of coaching with a new client. Halfway through, she was almost crying with joy because in an instant, she realized the value of the mindset shifts I helped her with. She immediately implemented suggestions that night and is ecstatic.
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If you need more support, as a retainer client, you can increase the scope of our work together or add an occasional extra hourly session.
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I don’t offer hourly pricing to new clients, though retainer clients can add the occasional hourly session, training, or other scope as needed – while still getting priority access to my time.
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Yes, I offer custom trainings for nonprofit teams and boards on everything from fundraising, to management and leadership, to board roles and responsibilities. Trainings can be done online or in person. If you are interested in a custom training, schedule a free discovery call here: https://www.nonprofitfixer.com/schedule
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As a retainer consulting client, you have guaranteed access to me, not an assistant or subcontractor. With most retainer clients, we build long-term relationships that mean we can solve problems more quickly and efficiently.
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As a retainer client, you can use our time for anything you need. As a generalist, I can help with fundraising, board development, startups, communications, management, volunteer roles, and more. Our work is not tied to one deliverable or focus area, though we can focus on one area if that’s what you prefer!