Become an Executive Director who confidently runs six-figure fundraising campaigns.

A 12-week, done-with-you cohort program where nonprofit EDs learn to plan and execute their first major gifts campaign — with weekly group coaching, proven frameworks, a campaign support team, and a system that actually works.

Secure Your Spot in the January 2026 Cohort

Q3-Q4 2025: $351,000 raised

You know the feeling…

It's the 25th of the month and you're checking the bank balance. Again.

Can you make payroll? Did that grant come through? What if that major donor doesn't renew?

You're scrounging — chasing small grants, running the same low-return fundraising events, hoping something sticks.

And every month, it's the same scramble. The same anxiety. The same question: How much longer can we keep doing this?

In the back of your mind, it's not a question of if you'll burn out, but when.

But here's what I know: You don't need to work harder. You need to work differently.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

Imagine this instead:

You wake up to an email: "I'd like to discuss a $10,000 gift."

Your board meeting includes an update on your six-figure campaign—ahead of schedule, fully funded.

When someone asks "Can you meet with a potential donor?" you say YES with confidence, not panic.

You're not scrounging anymore. You're running campaigns. Building something sustainable. Something that can grow.

And you're not burning out—because you finally have a system that works and a team handling the grunt work. And you didn't spend $20,000-$30,000 on a fundraising consultant who leaves after the campaign ends.

Client Success:

Using the Rainmaker framework, Hearts of Hope raised $50,000 in gifts and sponsorships for their annual event, and are now pivoting to an end-of-year campaign to raise an additional $50,000.

How It Works

Here’s how we take you from scrounging to running successful campaigns:

Weeks 1-3:

From Confused to Clear

You'll go from "I don't know what to say" to having a compelling case for support that makes donors lean in.

You'll learn: Message clarity, donor storytelling, and how to articulate your impact in ways that inspire major gifts.

Weeks 4-6:

From Guessing to Strategic

You'll go from "Who should I ask?" to having a pipeline of qualified, excited prospects.

You'll learn: Prospect identification, donor research, and how to build relationships with people who can write big checks.

Weeks 7-9:

From Scattered to Systematic

You'll go from winging it to having a complete campaign plan you can actually execute.

You'll learn: Campaign structure, timeline planning, materials development, and how to create a system that works without you being overwhelmed.

Weeks 10-12:

From Anxious to Confident

You'll go from dreading asks to confidently securing five and six-figure commitments.

You'll learn: Solicitation strategy, handling objections, closing gifts, and stewarding donors for long-term relationships.

Client Success:

The Lafitte Greenway used the Rainmaker framework to launch a campaign and close $100,000 in gifts in 60 days.

What’s Included

12 Weekly Group Coaching Calls

90-minute sessions that combine teaching with hot seat coaching. Bring your real challenges, get real solutions.

Campaign Support Team

The Rainmaker Framework Workbook

The exact system our clients use to plan and execute six-figure campaigns—step by step, no guesswork.

Prospect tracking sheets, solicitation scripts, donor communication templates, timeline planners—everything you need to run a professional campaign.

Campaign Planning Templates

One focused action each week. Not 47 modules you'll never finish. Just the next right step, every single week.

Weekly Action Steps

Stuck on something specific? Get real-time coaching on your actual situation—your donors, your organization, your challenges.

Hot Seat Coaching

3-5 other EDs going through the same journey. Share wins, troubleshoot challenges, hold each other accountable.

Cohort Support

You're not doing this alone. Every participant gets access to a team of specialists who handle the heavy lifting while you focus on donor relationships: a virtual assistant, a graphic designer, copywriter, and prospect researcher.

Objections: Time, Money, Know-How

"I'm Too Overwhelmed to Add Something Else"

I hear you. You're already drowning.

But here's the thing: You're not ADDING to your workload—you're TRANSFORMING how you approach sustainability.

Think about it. What's more overwhelming?

  • 90 minutes per week learning sustainable fundraising?

  • OR another year of scrambling month-to-month, wondering if you'll make payroll?

This isn't one more thing on your plate. This is how you finally get off the hamster wheel.

Time commitment: 90 minutes per week for coaching calls + one action step (30-60 minutes). That's 2-2.5 hours per week to transform your organization's financial future.

Compare that to how many hours you spend worrying about money each week.

You're right. It is.

But let's look at your options:

Hire a fundraising consultant: They'll charge $20,000-$30,000+. They might run a campaign for you, but when they leave, you're back where you started. You haven't learned anything. You're dependent on them forever.

Buy a DIY course: Feels cheaper at $500, right? Except six months from now, you'll still be stuck. Still scrounging. Still wondering why you can't get it to work. Because courses don't answer your specific questions at 11pm when you're freaking out.

Or invest $6,000 to LEARN how to do this. To build the capability. To have support when you're stuck. To get the system that works.

And then you can run six-figure campaigns for the rest of your career—without ever needing a $20K consultant.

The math:

  • Investment: $6,000

  • Average first campaign: $50,000+

  • ROI: 8X+ your investment

  • One five-figure gift and this pays for itself.

Plus: How much is it costing you NOT to have a major gifts program?

  • Lost opportunities every month

  • Board frustration about finances

  • Mission impact you're NOT having

  • The stress of month-to-month survival

And here's the kicker: When you hire a $25K consultant, they bring THEIR team—a designer, a researcher, an admin. You're paying for that team.

With this program, you get the coaching, the frameworks, AND the team—for $6,000. You're getting consultant-level support at a fraction of the price. And you're building capability that lasts forever."

"$6,000 Is a Lot for Our Budget"

"I Don't Know Anything About Major Gifts"

Perfect. That's exactly who this program is for.

You don't need to be a fundraising expert. You need to be willing to learn a system and do the work.

Every ED in this program started exactly where you are:

  • Never run a major gifts campaign before

  • Uncomfortable asking for money

  • Unsure how to identify prospects

  • Afraid of failing publicly

That's the whole point. We're teaching you how to do this from the ground up.

By week 12, you'll know more about running campaigns than 90% of nonprofit EDs. Not because you're special, but because you learned a proven system.

Not sure if it’s for you?

This Program Is For You If:

✅ You're an Executive Director at a small-to-mid-sized nonprofit

✅ You've never run a major gifts campaign (or tried and it didn't go well)

✅ You're tired of month-to-month financial scrambling

✅ You want to BUILD fundraising capability, not outsource it

✅ You're willing to do the work (this isn't magic, it's a system)

✅ You can commit to 90 minutes per week for 12 weeks

✅ You're ready to become a confident fundraiser

This Program Is NOT For You If:

❌ You want someone to do it all for you (hire a consultant instead)

❌ You're not willing to do the work (save your money)

❌ You just want templates and videos with no human support (buy a course)

❌ You're running a multi-million dollar nonprofit (you need a different level of support)

❌ You expect results without implementation (this requires action)

Your Investment:

$6,000

Payment Options:

  • Pay in full

  • 3 monthly payments of $2,000

  • Board/donor sponsorship (one-pager provided to share with potential sponsors)

Guarantee:

If you complete all 12 weeks, implement the action steps, and don't have a campaign plan ready to execute, I'll work with you one-on-one until you do.

What you're getting:

12 weeks of coaching + frameworks + a campaign support team (VA, designer, researcher, copywriter = $3,000-4,000 value if hired separately).

  • Total value: $10,000+ for $6,000

  • Average first campaign: $50,000+

  • ROI: 8X+ your investment

  • One five-figure gift and this pays for itself."

FAQ

  • January 6, 2026. Calls are held weekly for 12 consecutive weeks (with breaks for major holidays if needed)

  • Tuesdays from 10-11:30 a.m. All calls are recorded if you can't attend live, but live attendance is strongly encouraged for the hot seat coaching.

  • You'll get the recording and action steps. But the real value is in the live coaching and cohort interaction, so attend live whenever possible.

  • Great question. Consultants charge $20K-$30K+ and they'll likely do good work. But here's the problem: when they leave, the knowledge leaves with them. You're back to square one, and you haven't built any internal capability.

    This program costs $6,000 and teaches YOU how to run campaigns. Forever. No dependency. No consultant fees year after year. You become the expert your organization needs.

  • Yes. This isn't just a coaching program—it's full campaign support. While you're learning the strategy and building donor relationships, our team handles the execution work: designing materials, researching prospects, managing data, writing copy.

    You focus on what only YOU can do (relationships with donors). The team handles what can be delegated. This is how consultants work—except you're learning the system while they execute, so you can do it yourself after the 12 weeks.

  • Yes. That's exactly what we address. Most of the discomfort comes from not knowing what to say or how to structure the conversation. Once you have the framework and the practice, the anxiety drops dramatically.

    Plus, you'll have a cohort of other EDs practicing with you. You're not alone in this.

  • I'll provide you with a one-page overview you can share with your board that explains the program, the ROI, and why this investment makes sense. Many EDs also find board members or major donors willing to sponsor their participation.

  • This program is specifically designed for Executive Directors because you're the ones ultimately responsible for organizational sustainability. If you want to bring a staff member, we can discuss a custom arrangement.

  • If you have a budget of $100K+, you're not too small. Major gifts are relative—a $5K gift might be "major" for your organization. The principles and systems work regardless of your organization's size.

  • 90 minutes for the group call + 30-60 minutes for your weekly action step. That's 2-2.5 hours per week total.

  • You'll have a complete campaign plan ready to execute, the frameworks to run campaigns forever, and the confidence to do it yourself. Some EDs stay in touch as an informal alumni network. But the goal is for you to be fully self-sufficient after 12 weeks.

  • This is specifically designed for EDs launching their FIRST major gifts campaign. If you've run multiple successful campaigns, this probably isn't the right fit. But if you've never done it, or tried once and it didn't work, you're exactly who this is for.

Ready to become a Rainmaker?

You have two paths from here…

Path 1: Keep doing what you're doing

  • Month-to-month scrambling

  • Grant applications that take weeks for $5,000

  • Board pressure about fundraising

  • The constant anxiety of barely keeping the lights on

  • Another year of survival mode

  • Wondering when, not if, you'll burn out

Path 2: Join the January 2026 cohort

  • Learn to plan and execute six-figure campaigns

  • Build sustainable funding that grows year after year

  • Become the confident fundraiser your organization needs

  • Finally get off the hamster wheel

  • Transform from scrounging to running real campaigns

The choice is yours.

Don't spend another year in survival mode.

Apply for the January 2026 Cohort

Limited to 5 participants • Starts January 6, 2026 • 2 spots remaining