Advisory, Coaching, and Courses
Whether you need a thought partner for your next campaign, a methodology for your entire development program, or direct coaching on your next major gift ask — we’re here for you.
Whatever stage you’re at, what’s consistent is the framework we bring: Message, Messenger, Machine — and a bias toward what actually moves donors, not just what looks good in a development plan.
He provided me with the strategies, narrative, and confidence to secure a $2 million lead gift from a relatively new donor, which fueled massive growth for our organization. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to take their fundraising to the next level.
Fundraising Advisory
Direct, ongoing advisory support for nonprofit leaders and development professionals. This is the deepest and most customized engagement we offer.
We work together on your specific campaign goals, donor relationships, and major gift asks. You get Alex's direct expertise applied to your situation — not a generic playbook, but a tailored partnership built around where you are and where you're trying to go.
Advisory clients receive ongoing access, regular strategy sessions, and support between sessions as questions arise.
What’s included
- Regular 1:1 strategy sessions with Alex
- Campaign and major gift ask support
- Donor relationship strategy
- Messaging and narrative development
- Access between sessions for real-time support
- Custom to your organization's goals and stage
Narrative Support
The story you tell donors — and the way you tell it — determines whether they feel invited in or sold to. Most organizations have a message problem long before they have an ask problem.
Narrative Support is a focused engagement to develop or refine your organization's donor-facing messaging: your case for support, your leadership narrative, and the specific language that makes donors feel the conviction rather than experience a pitch.
What’s included
- Organizational case for support
- Leadership narrative development
- Donor-ready language and talking points
- Written assets for major gift conversations
- Messaging audit and gap analysis
Team Workshops
Workshops for leadership teams, boards, and development staff. Available as a single session or multi-part series, delivered virtually or in person.
Workshop topics draw from the Donor Alignment Methodology and are customized for your team's specific needs — whether that's board activation, staff development, or an organizational alignment session.
What’s included
- Board fundraising activation
- Development staff skill-building
- Leadership and donor psychology
- Messaging and narrative workshops
- Virtual or in-person
- Single session or multi-part series
From Message to Money
The full Donor Alignment Methodology in a structured course format. From Message to Money is the most comprehensive way to learn and apply the framework across your organization.
This program is for leaders and development professionals who want a systematic approach to major gift fundraising — not just tips and tactics, but a complete methodology they can apply immediately and build on over time.
What’s included
- The complete Donor Alignment Methodology
- Message, Messenger, and Machine modules
- Practical application and frameworks
- Major gift pipeline architecture
- Donor psychology and decision-making
- Board and leadership integration
Foundations of Donor Alignment
A free 60-minute introduction to the Donor Alignment Methodology. The best first step if you're new to this work, or if you want to explore the framework before committing to a deeper engagement.
This course introduces the core premises of the methodology: why alignment — not technique — is what actually moves donors, and what that shift looks like in practice.
What’s included
- Free, self-paced
- 60 minutes
- Introduction to Message, Messenger, Machine
- The core premises of Donor Alignment
- Immediate access
Not sure which path is right for you? The best first step is always a conversation.
We read every message. Alex personally reviews all advisory, speaking, and workshop inquiries. You'll hear from us within 2 business days.