Fundraising Strategy

Partnering with Nonprofits to Cultivate Sustainable Revenue Streams

A Holistic Approach to Fundraising Success:

Unlock Sustainable Funding with a Strategy Built on Relationships

Rather than chasing short-term dollars or blindly cold applying for grants, I help organizations build deep, long-term partnerships with funders who are truly invested in their success.

My signature approach focuses on securing multi-year, unrestricted general operating funds from private foundations, donor-advised funds, and other philanthropic sources — ensuring your organization has the flexible funding it needs to grow and adapt. This relationship-driven strategy has helped a diverse group of nonprofit organizations raise over $1.8 million in the past 6 years, securing mission-aligned funding that fuels lasting impact.

Strategic Support with Every Step of the Fundraising Process

  • Compelling Messaging & Outreach Materials: Together, we’ll create clear, powerful materials to communicate your vision and value to funders.

  • A Targeted Funder List: I’ll help you identify aligned foundation contacts, corporate sponsors, and potential funding partners.

  • Relationship-Building Strategies: Learn best practices for connecting with program officers, scheduling meetings, and cultivating meaningful relationships with funders.

  • Grant Application Support: While I emphasize relationship-building, we’ll also explore and apply for grants aligned with your mission.

  • Tailored Tools & Resources: Access templates, tools, and insider knowledge to streamline your outreach and fundraising activities.

Sonya is truly a dream activator. Working with her has hugely expanded my sense of possibility, but equally provided me with a grounded sense of strategy. Through our work together, we raised $700, 000 in multi-year unrestricted funds for our impact incubator. Also, Sonya knows someone or something for everything. She’s a powerful weaver who makes connections with ease, helping to bring people together around visionary ideas.

— Mazin Jamal, Founder & Executive Director of Holistic Underground Inc.

In Our Work Together, You’ll Receive:

  • Forget chasing quick fixes—this is about building lasting partnerships with funders who care about your mission. We craft a strategy that sets you up for long-term impact.

  • Receive a curated list of aligned foundation contacts, corporate sponsors, and potential partners who are ready to invest in your future.

  • Together, we’ll develop clear, powerful messaging and professionally designed materials that capture your vision and resonate with funders.

  • Learn actionable tactics for connecting with program officers, scheduling key meetings, and nurturing relationships that go beyond the initial ask.

  • While our focus is on relationships, we also help you identify and apply for grants that are in sync with your mission and long-term goals.

  • Gain access to customizable templates, step-by-step tools, and industry insights that streamline your outreach and boost your fundraising efforts.

  • From planning to execution, you’ll have hands-on support every step of the way, ensuring your fundraising strategy drives sustainable, mission-aligned growth.

Past Clients & Partners

“Sonya's guidance as a fundraising strategist was invaluable in helping us build stronger, more meaningful relationships with our supporters and establish partnerships with new funders. Her clear systems and actionable advice gave me the confidence to approach fundraising tasks I'd previously found daunting. Throughout our three-month collaboration, Sonya provided tailored strategies that perfectly fit our organization's needs, making the entire process both productive and enjoyable. As a result of our work with her, we were able to raise an additional $130,000 for our organization from values-aligned funders.”

– Brett Chamberlain, Co-Founder and Executive Director of OPEN

My Philosophy on Fundraising

Rather than chasing short-term dollars or blindly cold applying for grants, I help organizations build deep, long-term partnerships with funders who are truly invested in their success.

My signature approach focuses on securing multi-year, unrestricted general operating funds from private foundations, donor-advised funds, and other philanthropic sources — ensuring your organization has the flexible resources it needs to grow and adapt. This relationship-driven strategy has helped a diverse group of nonprofit organizations raise over $1.8 million in the past 6 years, securing mission-aligned funding that fuels lasting impact.

Fundraising isn’t just about securing dollars — it’s about cultivating connections that sustain your mission. Through ecosystem mapping, donor engagement strategy, and compelling storytelling, we lay the groundwork for long-term sustainability and systemic change. Let’s move beyond the grant cycle grind and create a financial foundation that empowers your organization to thrive.