A 421% increase in the number of year-end donations
Coastal hadn't fundraised much outside of their signature time - during the Vancouver Jazz festival.
They needed to steward and communicate with donors, better tell their story, and make the ask.
With our hands-on support and many changes implemented throughout the year, Coastal saw a 421% increase in the number of year-end donations, from 43 to 224, and an increase of 307% in dollars raised. A year into working together, we’ve increased their number of gifts and dollars by over 100% EACH!
A 58% Increase in Revenue AND Donors!
The SEED had a great social enterprise program set up, but there wasn't a lot of awareness of why they did what they did.
They did not tell their story in a way that was clear and that identified the need. With unclear fundraising expectations, and a lack of capacity or strategy, they turned to us to develop their fundraising strategy.
After working with us, The SEED used their new fundraising strategy to change their approach to stewardship and solicitation. A year later, we checked in with The SEED to hear how our do-it-yourself fundraising strategy package had worked for them.
They did incredible! They saw a 58% increase in both revenue and donors, in just 12 months.
A 30% Increase in Revenue
Out On Screen had been working without a Director of Development or fundraising strategy for many months.
They had a limited budget, limited capacity, and their fundraisers were spending time working on things that weren’t their most fruitful opportunities. Their ED was on the brink of burnt out, and was forced to spend most of his fundraising time writing grants just to keep up.
We helped OOS raise a lot more money! Together, we and OOS used their new fundraising strategy to identify what they needed to drop to better allocate resources, implemented the changes in a way authentic to their organization, and saw a 30% increase in annual revenue. They have since been able to promote their fundraiser into a manager role and grow their team.
A new era
ACSA Community Services was bringing in lots of grant funding, but did not know how to engage their donors.
They had no fundraising personnel, limited fundraising experience, and branding that did not accurately demonstrate their amazing work. For their 50th anniversary, their ED was looking for a strategy to capitalize on their strengths and address any weaknesses.
Focusing on creating a brand that spoke to service users and donors alike, Further Together developed new messaging, upskilled staff, and updated the ACSA website. Now ACSA is well on their way to telling more engaging stories, getting donors through the door, and potentially hiring their first in-house fundraiser!
Our Clients
ACSA Community Services
Albion Neighbourhood Services
Dr. Bronner’s
North York Harvest Food Bank
Out On Screen
Planned Parenthood Ottawa
Skills Training Centre
Staiger Vitelli Associates
Strong Minds, Strong Kids
The Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association
The Coastal Jazz and Blues Society
The Equality Fund
The SEED
Unity Charity
At Further Together, we specialize in Community-Centric Fundraising and offer fractional fundraising solutions that empower nonprofits to achieve sustainable growth. Our approach blends strategic fundraising ideas with proven methodologies, helping our clients surpass their fundraising goals. We understand that every organization has unique needs, so we tailor our services—from nonprofit branding to grant writing—to deliver impactful results.
Our experience as a fundraising consultant goes beyond traditional models. We focus on authentic engagement rooted in social justice, ensuring that your organization can connect with supporters and community members meaningful wa. Our clients consistently achieve outstanding success, as highlighted in our client testimonials, with results like significant revenue increases and improved donor relations.
Through our fractional fundraising services, your organization gains access to Director-level expertise without the overhead of a full-time hire. We provide strategic guidance and hands-on support, helping you grow and sustain impactful donor relationships. Our work combines innovative strategies, practical implementation, and a strong understanding of what drives results in the nonprofit sector.
As recognized fundraising speakers and professionals in the field, we offer a unique perspective that includes fundraising strategy development, Community-Centric Fundraising, and specialized knowledge from working with diverse organizations. Whether you need help refining your message, launching new initiatives, or enhancing your digital presence, Further Together is your go-to partner.
Ready to experience our transformative approach? We invite you to explore our services, including Fractional Fundraising, Fundraising Strategy, Coaching, Training, and Speaking, Communications Strategy, and Branding and Web Design, to see how we can help your organization thrive. Book a call today to discuss your organization's needs.
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