Lack of innovation
Struggling to find new solutions to problems and scaling up
Cycle of dependency
Living on donorcheck to donorcheck. A constant need to find donors to fulfil programs
Lack of Sustainability
A constant struggle to generate sufficient revenue to sustain operations
Most Nonprofits have operating models that focus on short term program needs rather than long term impact, with no clear financial sustainability plan.
Struggling to raise money?
You're not alone. Most nonprofits across America are currently facing similar financial pressures. From donor fatigue and inflation to shifting philanthropic trends and increased demand for services, the entire sector is under strain.
Donors are asking tough questions
Is your Nonprofit scalable?
Are you able to solve pressing problems of society?
What are your current income streams?
Do you have a strong financial plan to sustain your operations?
Our founding partners,
Raja and Linda, share their insights on financial sustainability
Raja Basu
Founding Partner
Linda Lysakowski
Founding Partner
Find the transformational funding that you deserve
Whether you’re launching a new program, expanding your reach, or stabilizing operations, we guide you every step of the way—with proven strategies, donor insights, and personalized support.
Existing Nonprofit model
Our model
Try to find grants and individual donors
Run programs with overworked staff and unpaid volunteers
Literally run on donorcheck to donorcheck
Unable to solve problems at scale
Programs get hampered midway
A constant worry on funding
Aligning your mission and vision with a robust financial and operating plan
Building a Case for Support
Putting together the team to take your mission forward
Helping you build a Major Gifts pipeline
Designing the stewardship program
Setting up high-impact donor interactions
Strengthen Your Impact with Additional Income
When your organization can generate extra income, it lets you invest more in your programs and expand your impact. Donors love knowing their contributions are working hard, and we're here to help you explore those opportunities.
Find the transformational funding that you deserve
Whether you’re launching a new program, expanding your reach, or stabilizing operations, we guide you every step of the way—with proven strategies, donor insights, and personalized support.
Existing Nonprofit model
Try to find grants and individual donors
Run programs with overworked staff and unpaid volunteers
Literally run on donorcheck to donorcheck
Unable to solve problems at scale
Programs get hampered midway
A constant worry on funding
Aligning your mission and vision with a robust financial and operating plan
Building a Case for Support
Putting together the team to take your mission forward
Helping you build a Major Gifts pipeline
Designing the stewardship program
Setting up high-impact donor interactions
Our Model
Donors are questioning the efficacy and role of Nonprofits to solve large scale social problems
It's time to stop obsessing about overhead and start focusing on progress. Change charity, and charity can change the world
Dan Pallotta, Author of bestseller book Uncharitable
Donors are increasingly seeking evidence of impact before committing their support.
Dr. Jane Smith, Director of the Center for Effective Philanthropy.
Donors want to support nonprofits that can demonstrate impact,
Dr. Alnoor Ebrahim, Harvard Business School
Donors are questioning the efficacy and role of Nonprofits to solve large scale social problems
It's time to stop obsessing about overhead and start focusing on progress. Change charity, and charity can change the world
Dan Pallotta,
Author of bestseller book Uncharitable
Donors are increasingly seeking evidence of impact before committing their support.
Dr. Jane Smith,
Director of the Center for Effective Philanthropy.
Donors want to support nonprofits that can demonstrate impact,
Dr. Alnoor Ebrahim,
Harvard Business School
We are reinventing the operating model for Nonprofits to Get your Nonprofit Donor Ready
Build a model around Donor ROI
Demonstrate scalability to large donors
Build a financially sustainable plan
Linda Lysakowski
Founding Partner
ACFRE, MTS-FT, CNC, CNE, CFP | Theology | U. San Diego
Linda is among the most respected fundraising professionals in America. She has helped Nonprofits big and small to fundraise higher and advance missions. Linda is a strongly believes in the role of Nonprofits to impact society but believes that there are better ways to do it. Linda has trained more than 50,000 people, authored 40+ books and raised more than 100 million for Nonprofits. Explore all her teachings at learnwithlinda.online.
Raja Basu
Founding Partner
MBA | Marketing | AI Advocate | UT. Austin
Raja’s encounter with Linda was pure serendipity, but her infectious energy and passion for innovation left an indelible mark on him. After dedicating 20 years to marketing and advertising, he found himself disillusioned by corporate greed and yearning for a purpose-driven path. Over the course of a year, he connected with 100+ nonprofits, and a powerful insight emerged: the key to their success lies in building sustainable models that empower them to thrive.
We thrive on Partnerships
Our success is rooted in strong collaborations. We co-lead the entire Donor Stewardship journey with you, leveraging the most effective tools in both digital and PR-centric marketing. This approach ensures you gain the support of a lean, highly specialized team—focused, efficient, and results-driven.
Nonprofits that we have impacted in the past
What people are saying?
Linda and Raja understand that true impact comes from financial sustainability. ..... I wholeheartedly support their mission to drive meaningful, lasting progress
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Nicole Salmon
Founder,
Boundless Philanthropy
I resonate with the mission of Spark the Change.
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Johane Alexis-Phanor
2024 Young Citizen of the Year
I've supported quite a few nonprofits in navigating to being self sustaining and profitable, I'd love to help
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Shokry Eldaly
Columbia University
In the News
In the News
What people are saying?
I've supported quite a few nonprofits in navigating to being self sustaining and profitable, I'd love to help
Shokry Eldaly
Columbia University
I resonate with the mission of Spark the Change.
Johane Alexis-Phanor
2024 Young Citizen of the Year
Linda and Raja understand that true impact comes from financial sustainability. ..... I wholeheartedly support their mission to drive meaningful, lasting progress
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Nicole Salmon
Founder, Boundless Philanthropy
Frequently Asked Questions
There are several factors at play—donor fatigue, rising operational costs due to inflation, and a shift in how people give. Nonprofits are also being asked harder questions around impact, scalability, and sustainability.
Being Donor Ready means your nonprofit is positioned to attract and retain large-scale funders. This includes having a compelling Case for Support, a clear financial plan, scalable programs, and strong donor stewardship strategies in place.
Large donors look for credibility, scalability, and return on impact. We help you build a robust funding model, design high-impact donor interactions, and craft messaging that speaks directly to donor priorities. The ideal scenario happens when you can support both a for-profit and a Non-profit so that income from the for-profit flows back to the Non-profit.
Donor ROI (Return on Investment) is about showing funders how their contributions lead to real, measurable change. When you articulate this effectively, donors are more likely to invest in your mission again and again.
We work with you to build a comprehensive operating and financial plan, diversify income streams, and set systems in place for long-term stability—so you’re not just surviving but thriving.
Our initial assessment reviews your nonprofit’s financial health, scalability, fundraising readiness, and donor engagement strategy. It helps identify gaps and opportunities for transformational growth.
You’ll work with a lean, highly specialized team skilled in nonprofit finance, marketing, and donor relations. We co-lead your stewardship program and provide personalized guidance every step of the way.
Absolutely. In fact, small to mid-sized nonprofits often see the greatest transformation through strategic support. We tailor our approach to your size, goals, and current stage of growth.
We will help you with identifying high-potential donors, crafting compelling outreach, facilitating meaningful conversations, and designing a long-term engagement strategy that keeps supporters involved.
No. We charge only for the first call as this is an assessment call and we will give you a way forward on the call itself. You may always choose to email us your questions for free.
It depends entirely on the requirement and the effort to be put in. We have both project based fees and monthly retainers where we work as your outsourced fundraising arm. The range starts from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars.
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