We’re fundraisers like you, working to build the future we deserve.
We’re here to resource and strengthen progressive movement organizations so you have the fundraising power to win.
About us
We’re the premier fundraising consultancy for progressive, movement-based organizations. A trusted partner you can turn to when you want to move from scarcity to abundance, strengthen your fundraising, and create lasting change.
Our team of 14 experts from across the country have a combined 215 years of experience in fundraising to build lasting power to advance justice in movement organizations.
From big-picture strategy to day-to-day hustle, we help movement builders raise money with integrity and impact. Because when your fundraising reflects your values, you’re not just hitting goals, you’re fueling change.
Our Services
Consulting from a Distance
Smart strategy and honest advice, wherever you’re fundraising from.
Skills-Based Support
From grant writing to training, we help your team build confidence and raise more money.
“Boots on the Ground” Support
When you need backup, we’ll jump in beside you to get it done.
Organizational Development
Strong systems. Clear strategy. Fundraising that actually sustains your people.
Stories+Money=Change! Fundraising Conference
Fundraisers, organizers and nonprofit communicators came together for our 6th Stories+Money=Change Conference in Minnesota in September. We grappled with fundamental questions about how to fund movement work. Our sessions tackled topics such as fundraising with a racial-justice lens, the non-profit industrial complex and more. We offer a variety of events throughout the year to level up your skills, be in community and work together to fund our movements.
What our clients are saying.
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"We appreciated [Innovative Fundraisings] generosity, patience, and understanding throughout the process. They helped us zoom out and soberly assess our strengths and point out areas of growth. They were quick to provide insights and tangible tools that we look forward to using in the near future."
Shirley Leslie, Critical Resistance
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"The skills I learned from Innovative Fundraising have stuck with me far beyond fundraising, they’ve shaped how I lead, organize, and communicate. They’re truly among the best in the business. I’ve been consistently impressed by their strategic thinking, creative approach, and unmatched clarity in donor engagement. Innovative Fundraising doesn’t just raise money – they build movements."
William Miller, NAYA Action Fund
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"How would I describe Innovative? They're smart, savvy, connected, and caring. They have loads of experience and keep their finger on the pulse of progressive funding. They were my thought partners for a year and I still miss talking to them on a weekly basis. They also understand the challenges faced by development professionals and generously share their knowledge with the community. Good people, good work."
Kerri Covey, ICIRR
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“Working with Innovative Fundraising as a member of the MVP cohort has been invaluable to me and to my organization. As a new leader, as someone who has had limited exposure to fundraising in the past, and as someone who wears multiple hats at my organization (development being only one of them), I have utilized this professional training opportunity to great success. I highly recommend this cohort training and would take it again and again if I could."
Abby Swetz, Fair WI
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Whether you want some quick advice, hands-on support, or a full game plan, we’re here to help. Drop us a line and let’s figure out how to make fundraising a little easier, and a lot more aligned with your mission.