Story-Driven Fundraising Made Easy
Rainmaker helps nonprofits clarify their message, tell stories to inspire individual donors, and run campaigns to raise more money — without hiring a full-time team.
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Help donors easily understand what you do and why it matters in plain, simple terms.
Step-by-step guides to help you launch campaigns quickly.
Expert services to support storytelling and fundraising — so you can focus on mission.
Without a clear story, fundraising efforts fall flat.
If donors are confused, if funders can’t see the impact, or if your team doesn’t know how to talk about the work, you’re stuck.
How many gifts and grants have you lost out on — not because the work isn’t good, but because people don’t get it?
But building a story-driven donor fundraising system can feel impossible when you’re already stretched thin. Most nonprofit leaders don’t have a message they feel confident in — or the time to figure it all out. They feel overwhelmed and beat themselves up over not being able to do it all.
Rainmaker helps you fix that. It’s a step-by-step system to craft a message that works everywhere: in a grant report, a donor email, a pitch deck, or a hallway conversation.
You get the tools, templates, and support to stop guessing and start growing — no matter where your funding comes from.
Become your team’s RAINMAKER
Whether you’re starting from scratch or scaling fast, Rainmaker gives you the exact tools to build momentum, tell your story, and raise what you need — without spinning your wheels or stalling out.
Perfect Your Message
A strong, consistent message builds confidence, opens doors, and makes every ask easier. Get clear on what you do and why it matters—so donors get it, care, and give.
Lightning Fast Campaigns
Rainmaker’s easy-fill templates let you turn your message into emails, one-pagers, and pitch decks in minutes — not days. No more starting from scratch every time you need to make an ask.
Done-for-You Services
Affordable, expert help—no guesswork required. With transparent pricing and a sliding scale, you get pro-level support that fits your budget. Stop stressing and let us help you get it done right.
Hi, I’m Ben, and I created Rainmaker.
I’ve spent nearly 20 years working with nonprofits on messaging, fundraising, and strategy — often as a one-man-band trying to do it all. (Sound familiar?)
I’ve seen incredible missions get stuck because the story wasn’t clear, the tools weren’t there, or the team just didn’t have the bandwidth.
That’s why I created Rainmaker: a simple, plug-and-play system to help you get clear, get organized, and raise real money without burning out.
I’ve been in your shoes, so I can tell you with 100% confidence:
You’re not bad at fundraising — you’re just overwhelmed, under-supported, and trying to do too much without the right tools.
Testimonials:
“The Rainmaker transformed my whole approach to storytelling and fundraising. In stripping away industry jargon, I’ve found the heart of our mission. I believe my organization has the tools to inspire new donors to become part of our story.”
— Jordan S., Nonprofit Professional
“I just got back from a meeting with a donor who wrote us a $5,000 check. This has never happened before. My heart was racing the entire time, but I stuck to the script and focused on connecting with her and why she supports [our cause]… THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for making it clear how to do this. It’s a game-changer!”
— Walter F., Nonprofit Executive Director
More Testimonials
Done-for-You Packages
$500 $300
Special limited-time launch offer!
What Is It?
A bite-sized bundle of the stats and storytelling funders want — story-driven and packaged in the way that will turn your work into your funder’s favorite story to tell.
What You Get:
One polished impact story (from your notes, draft, or a quick convo)
A mini deck and mission dashboard with the only four numbers that really matter to funders
A pull quote or social graphic funders will copy into their next slide deck
Email template for getting your funder’s attention
One round of revisions
Most Popular!
Starting at $1,195*
What Is It?
Before you launch, get crystal-clear, story-driven language that explains what you do, who it's for, and why it matters — with no more fluff or confusion stopping donors from understanding your work.
What You Get:
A 90-minute strategy session to clarify your message, surface your strongest storylines, and align around what makes your work funder-worthy.
The Rainmaker story-driven framework that gives you clear, plug-and-play language to explain what you do and why it matters.
Easy-fill templates for campaigns, emails, and pitches—so you can stop overthinking and start sending with confidence.
Campaign Builder
Starting at $2,495*
What Is It?
This package helps you launch a clear, 60 to 90-day fundraising push with message, assets, and coaching to raise real money fast—without burning out your team.
What You Get:
Full Rainmaker Messaging Framework (including templates)
6 fundraising emails (copy + Canva template)
2 social graphics + captions
Campaign landing page copy
Light coaching/check-in support
Optional buy-ups: done-for-you email set-up, automation, list segmentation
All Rainmaker pricing is on a sliding scale for organizations of any budget size.
Story-Driven Fundraising Made Easy
Rainmaker helps nonprofits clarify their message, tell stories to inspire individual donors, and run campaigns to raise more money — without hiring a full-time team.
Help donors easily understand what you do and why it matters in plain, simple terms.
Step-by-step guides to help you launch campaigns quickly.
Expert services to support storytelling and fundraising — so you can focus on mission.
Without a clear story, fundraising efforts fall flat.
If donors are confused, if funders can’t see the impact, or if your team doesn’t know how to talk about the work, you’re stuck.
How many gifts and grants have you lost out on — not because the work isn’t good, but because people don’t get it?
But building a story-driven donor fundraising system can feel impossible when you’re already stretched thin. Most nonprofit leaders don’t have a message they feel confident in — or the time to figure it all out. They feel overwhelmed and beat themselves up over not being able to do it all.
Rainmaker helps you fix that. It’s a step-by-step system to craft a message that works everywhere: in a grant report, a donor email, a pitch deck, or a hallway conversation.
You get the tools, templates, and support to stop guessing and start growing — no matter where your funding comes from.
Become your team’s RAINMAKER
Whether you’re starting from scratch or scaling fast, Rainmaker gives you the exact tools to build momentum, tell your story, and raise what you need — without spinning your wheels or stalling out.
Perfect Your Message
A strong, consistent message builds confidence, opens doors, and makes every ask easier. Get clear on what you do and why it matters—so donors get it, care, and give.
Lightning Fast Campaigns
Rainmaker’s easy-fill templates let you turn your message into emails, one-pagers, and pitch decks in minutes — not days. No more starting from scratch every time you need to make an ask.
Done-for-You Services
Affordable, expert help—no guesswork required. With transparent pricing and a sliding scale, you get pro-level support that fits your budget. Stop stressing and let us help you get it done right.
Hi, I’m Ben, and I created Rainmaker.
I’ve spent nearly 20 years working with nonprofits on messaging, fundraising, and strategy — often as a one-man-band trying to do it all. (Sound familiar?)
I’ve seen incredible missions get stuck because the story wasn’t clear, the tools weren’t there, or the team just didn’t have the bandwidth.
That’s why I created Rainmaker: a simple, plug-and-play system to help you get clear, get organized, and raise real money without burning out.
I’ve been in your shoes, so I can tell you with 100% confidence:
You’re not bad at fundraising — you’re just overwhelmed, under-supported, and trying to do too much without the right tools.
Testimonials:
“The Rainmaker transformed my whole approach to storytelling and fundraising. In stripping away industry jargon, I’ve found the heart of our mission. I believe my organization has the tools to inspire new donors to become part of our story.”
— Jordan S., Nonprofit Professional
“I just got back from a meeting with a donor who wrote us a $5,000 check. This has never happened before. My heart was racing the entire time, but I stuck to the script and focused on connecting with her and why she supports [our cause]… THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for making it clear how to do this. It’s a game-changer!”
— Walter F., Nonprofit Executive Director
More Testimonials
Done-for-You Packages
$500 $300
Special limited-time launch offer!
What Is It?
A bite-sized bundle of the stats and storytelling funders want — storified and packaged in the way that will turn your work into your funder’s favorite story to tell.
What You Get:
One polished impact story (from your notes, draft, or a quick convo)
A mini deck and mission dashboard with the only four numbers that really matter to funders
A pull quote or social graphic funders will copy into their next slide deck
Email template for getting your funder’s attention
One round of revisions
Most Popular!
Starting at $1,195*
What Is It?
Before you launch, get crystal-clear, story-driven language that explains what you do, who it's for, and why it matters — with no more fluff or confusion stopping donors from understanding your important work.
What You Get:
A 90-minute strategy session to clarify your message, surface your strongest storylines, and align around what makes your work funder-worthy.
The Rainmaker story-driven framework that gives you clear, plug-and-play language to explain what you do and why it matters.
Easy-fill templates for campaigns, emails, and pitches—so you can stop overthinking and start sending with confidence.
Campaign Builder
Starting at $2,495*
What Is It?
This package helps you launch a clear, 60 to 90-day fundraising push with message, assets, and coaching to raise real money fast—without burning out your team.
What You Get:
Full Rainmaker Messaging Framework (including templates)
6 fundraising emails (copy + Canva template)
2 social graphics + captions
Campaign landing page copy
Light coaching/check-in support
Optional buy-ups: done-for-you email set-up, automation, list segmentation
All Rainmaker pricing is on a sliding scale for organizations of any budget size.
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