Engagement Models

Flexible engagement options designed to meet you where you are—whether you need immediate guidance, structured campaign support, or ongoing fractional leadership—so you can build stronger systems, deepen donor relationships, and move your fundraising forward with clarity and confidence.

Ways To Work With Us

We know every nonprofit organization has different needs, seasons, and priorities. That is why we offer several ways to partner with us. Whether you need a quick boost, a focused campaign, or ongoing fractional development leadership, we will help you choose the model that fits best.

You also get the strength of our whole team and we partner with you to design strategy, create systems, and deliver donor stewardship that keeps your fundraising moving forward.

Our Engagement Models

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    Hourly Consulting

    Quick, expert support when you need clarity right now. Perfect for urgent decisions, pivots, and problem solving, with clear next steps you can act on immediately.

    1-hour calls (scheduled quickly)

    Includes a post-call action plan with recommendations and next steps

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    Fractional Development

    Ongoing, interim support that covers fundraising strategy, project management, and donor stewardship.

    20-80 hours per month, depending on your needs

    Flexible scope that adapts to your priorities

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    Campaign Initiatives (Phased SOWs)

    Support for capital campaigns, multi-year initiatives, or major fundraising pushes.

    4 to 6 month phases with clear deliverables

    Examples: case for support, prospect lists, committee training, solicitation strategy

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    Project Packages

    Short, focused support for one-time needs.

    10-20 hours total (flat project fee)

    Examples: donor stewardship calendar, donor data cleanup, direct mail appeal package

What To Expect

  • Clear Scope: You will always know what is included and what is not.

  • Focused Impact: We prioritize the activities that grow donor relationships.

  • Strategic Partnership: We are not “extra hands” for daily admin. Instead, we offer high-level partnership to design, manage, and execute the key fundraising actions that matter most.

Our goal is to strengthen your nonprofit fundraising systems, deepen donor relationships, and leave your team better equipped for long-term success.

Table titled 'CCC Engagement Models' with columns labeled Model, Best For, Scope & Deliverables, Timeline, and Meeting Cadence. Rows detail different models including Project Packages, Campaign Initiative (Phased SOWs), and Fractional Retainer, with descriptions and timelines for each.