Fundraising that works without compromising your values

A dedicated senior fundraiser embedded part-time in your team. Full strategy and implementation at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.

Community-Centric Fundraising Firm Serving Canada & US

“Integrates seamlessly into any team, bringing clarity, momentum, and measurable results”

- Julie Savard-Shaw, ED, The Prosperity Project

140% increase in year-end campaign revenue, $42,000 in new grant funding, 91% increase in number of major gifts secured

Our Approach:

Fundraising that challenges the status quo.

We are the only CCF-specialist Fractional Fundraising firm in Canada

We practice Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) — a framework that reorients fundraising away from donor flattery and toward the dignity, voice, and power of the communities you serve.

No poverty porn or savior narratives

Stories of resilience & systemic change, where donors are partners in justice work, not heroes

Fundraising done with communities

Not to them, not for them — with them. We center and respect lived experience.

Relationships, not transactional asks

Meaningful engagement and education year-round, not just when you need money.

Systems that respect your capacity

Everything we build works to reduce burnout and improve staff wellness.


You don't need to be practicing CCF before we work together. But you do need to be open to it. If traditional fundraising has felt at odds with your values, you're exactly who we work with.

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Find the right level of support.

Every engagement is built on CCF principles. The difference is how much hands-on implementation you need from us.

Fractional Fundraising

$5,500/month · 12-month partnership

A senior fundraiser, dedicated to your organization part-time. Full strategy and hands-on implementation. Not a plan that sits on a shelf.

ED doing fundraising alone

Need strategy and implementation

Budget $500K–$3M+

X Budget under $500K

X Immediate cash flow crisis

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Fundraising Strategy

$15,000 · 6-8 weeks

A comprehensive strategy and 12-month roadmap you implement yourself. For teams with internal capacity to execute.

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Coaching, Speaking & Training

$450/hour · Custom scope

For EDs, boards, and teams who need skill-building in fundraising and CCF principles. Virtual or in-person.

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  • We have seen a big jump in engagement and are feeling far more confident

    - Theresa Morrison, Executive Director of Bridget’s Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation

  • Provided an illuminating session on Community-Centric Fundraising to our Board of Directors

    - Nero Persaud, Board Member at TNG Community Services

  • We’re now more intentional about where we focus our time - prioritizing the areas that yield the greatest return and reduce the risk of burnout.

    - Christina Wong, Executive Director of Employ to Empower

  • I would highly recommend them to any organization looking to grow its capacity and impact.

    - Urmi Desai, Board Chair at The Textile Museum of Canada

  • A real talent for building the systems and structures that set a strong foundation for successful fundraising. Highly efficient and incredibly organized

    - Julie Savard-Shaw, Executive Director at The Prosperity Project

  • The content she brings is accessible and inclusive, and pushes people to think beyond their preconceived notions of how to fundraise.

    - Alissa Hauser, Senior Philanthropy Manager at Dr. Bronner’s

  • Further Together would be an asset to any organization looking to develop their fundraising, marketing, communications and community mobilization capabilities.

    - Ryan Noble, Executive Director at North York Harvest Food Bank

  • Maria's expertise around implementing Community Centric Fundraising is proving that we can raise money in an ethical, mission-aligned way.

    - Cindy Wagman, Founder of the Nonprofit Fractionals Network

Meet our team

Our clients work directly with experienced senior fundraisers based in Toronto and Vancouver. Although we are Canadian, we serve both Canadian and American nonprofits.

When you work with us, you're partnered with one of our fundraisers based on who is best positioned to support your mission.

That fundraiser acts as the lead on your file, bringing 10-25+ years of experience with strategic support from our entire team.

Every client gets:

  • A dedicated lead consultant who learns your organization inside and out

  • Strategic support from our full team when needed

  • Deep expertise in social justice movements and Community-Centric Fundraising

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Caitlin McBride, CFRE

Senior Consultant
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Nevine Sedki

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Maria Rio

CEO and Founder
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