fractional operations & communications partnership

a Strategic partnership for growing nonprofits

I offer fractional, director-level operations and communications leadership for nonprofits that need clarity, structure, and sustained support — without hiring full-time.

These retainers are designed for organizations that are growing, stretched thin, or ready to move from reactive to intentional. Each level reflects a different depth of partnership, based on where your organization is right now

Think of it as director-level leadership — served in slices, or the whole melon..

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just a slice

retainer levels

All retainers are offered as fractional, embedded support on a monthly basis.
This is long-term, strategic work — not one-off projects or short-term fixes.

Foundational support for emerging nonprofits
Starting at $2,500/month

Designed for organizations ready to bring structure to funding, operations, and messaging.

Includes:

  • Ongoing grant writing support

  • Short-term funding planning

  • One key donor or storytelling asset per month

  • Operations readiness support (policies, documentation, funder requirements)

  • Monthly strategy check-in

  • Ongoing email support

This is for you if:

  • You’re early-stage or rebuilding capacity

  • Funding feels reactive and stressful

  • Systems and documentation need attention

  • You want steady support without full integration

Brings calm, structure, and a clear path forward.

the sweet spot

Integrated funding, operations, and communications support
Starting at $3,500/month
Most popular

Ideal for growing nonprofits that need stronger systems, clearer messaging, and consistent funding work.

Includes:

  • Regular grant writing and submission support

  • Full grant pipeline planning and tracking

  • Donor communications and impact storytelling

  • Operations and systems development

  • Leadership planning and prioritization support

  • Two strategy sessions per month

  • Priority email support

This is for you if:

  • You’re juggling multiple funders, programs, or priorities

  • Communications feel scattered or inconsistent

  • You want funding, operations, and storytelling working together

  • You need a strategic partner, not just execution

Where funding, systems, and storytelling work together.

the whole melon

Fractional Operations & Communications Director
Starting at $5,000/month

Built for organizations seeking senior-level leadership without hiring full-time.

Includes:

  • Comprehensive grant strategy and writing

  • Funding research and opportunity alignment

  • Full communications and storytelling support

  • Operations systems, documentation, and evaluation frameworks

  • Organizational clarity and strategic planning

  • Leadership and board-facing communications

  • Ongoing strategic consultation and priority access

This is for you if:

  • You need director-level leadership embedded in your organization

  • Your organization is growing, transitioning, or scaling

  • Leadership needs support with planning and decision-making

  • You’re ready for long-term, strategic partnership

Leadership that holds complexity and moves things forward.

Want the full breakdown?

Detailed scopes, timelines, and examples are available in the full retainer guide.

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