Why hire a fundraising consultant?

Fundraising consulting gets you to your revenue goals FAST — using proven, expert systems that eliminate the learning curve and deliver measurable outcomes immediately. By hiring a consultant, you can achieve a 1,000+% return on investment, while training your staff in fundraising systems that strengthen your long-term capacity and sustainability.

How quickly can I access fundraising dollars?

Access to philanthropic dollars depends on your specific funding strategy and readiness level. Some donations are accessible immediately, while grant dollars are typically accessible within 1–6 months from the time of application, depending on the funder’s review process.

How much are FSS consulting services?

FSS offers a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your goals and assess your organization’s readiness. Contracted services are billed at $150/hour, and “Real Time” consulting is $175/hour.

What is the difference between Contracted Services and “Real Time” Services?

Contracted Services are longer-term partnerships — typically 6+ months, 20+ hours per week — designed for ongoing, tailored fundraising action plan and implementation. “Real Time” services are short-term and targeted, such as grants research, proposal writing, drafting contracts and legislation, high donor and member strategic plan development and engagement.

Do you provide standardized templates or customized services?

FSS customizes all services to your organization’s unique needs and funding priorities. Once the optimal strategies are identified, we provide specific systems and, in some cases, air-tight templates and AI-enabled tools to achieve measurable fundraising results.

What are some examples of fundraising templates?

FSS fundraising templates include grant research databases, grant and award management systems, budget and accounting spreadsheets, training tools, and proposal templates — all customized to integrate with your organization’s workflow.

Do I have to sign a contract?

Only if you wish to lock in FSS services for a specified term. FSS takes on a limited number of contracts per year. If there’s a strong fit and availability, you can engage in a term contract to reserve ongoing services.

How do I pay for FSS services?

FSS accepts major digital payment options (PayPal, Venmo, WISE, etc.) for international and U.S.-based clients. Contracted services are invoiced with payment due within 14 business days. For “Real Time” hourly consulting, payment is accepted in advance.

Can I cancel FSS Services at any time?

Yes. FSS maintains a Mutual Success Policy — we only engage in partnerships that are productive, transparent, and results-driven.