Raise More. Engage More. Grow More.
Your Outsourced Fundraising Department
Sprout builds and manages the fundraising systems, infrastructure, and back-office execution that allow nonprofit leaders to succeed, donors to stay engaged, and fundraising to remain stable through staff transitions.
Fundraising Staff Turnover Is Costly and Preventable
Nonprofits don’t struggle because they can’t find talented fundraisers. They struggle because talented fundraisers are asked to succeed without the infrastructure to support them.
When fundraising systems are unclear or nonexistent:
Donor data lives in spreadsheets, inboxes, or people’s heads
Stewardship becomes inconsistent during busy seasons
Planning and reporting breakdown
New Development Directors inherit chaos, not clarity
So they burn out.
They leave.
And the organization starts over again.
This cycle drains momentum, donor trust, and leadership confidence.
Good Fundraisers Leave Broken Systems, Not Good Missions
Experienced Development Directors want to build relationships, lead strategy, and grow donor support.
Instead, many are expected to:
Rebuild databases while meeting revenue goals
Create systems from scratch with no support
Manage logistics instead of donors
Carry institutional knowledge alone
Without a strong fundraising foundation, even the best fundraisers will eventually walk away.
The Back Office Stability Your Fundraising Team Needs
Sprout exists to stabilize fundraising operations so people can do their jobs well.
We embed into your organization as your outsourced fundraising department, owning the systems, infrastructure, and execution that keep fundraising running smoothly behind the scenes.
That means:
Fundraising systems don’t disappear when staff changes
Donor stewardship remains consistent
Planning and reporting stay intact
Development Directors can focus on relationships and front-facing fundraising
Sprout does not replace your fundraisers. We make them successful, supported, and retainable.
We don't just advise. We build, manage, and operate the fundraising systems your organization needs to function.
Sprout provides team-based fundraising support that includes:
Fundraising strategy and planning
Donor data and CRM systems optimization
Stewardship workflows and accountability
Communications and campaign execution
Project management and reporting
We build the foundation once, so your team doesn’t have to rebuild it every time someone leaves.
How Sprout Supports Your Team
Ways We Support Nonprofits at Different Stages
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Fundraising & Development Planning
Strategic planning engagements for organizations needing clarity, alignment, and a realistic path forward.
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Infrastructure & Growth Partnerships
Ongoing, team-based support for organizations ready to stabilize fundraising and retain strong Development Directors.
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Sprout Tools
Focused, short-term services and practical tools for smaller organizations building their foundation.
At Sprout Fundraising & Consulting, we help nonprofits like yours overcome fundraising challenges to achieve sustainable growth.
We understand the challenges you face because we’ve been in your shoes.
Led by Gabie Benson, with over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, we offer hands-on support, strategic guidance, and tailored solutions to grow your donor base, engage individual donors, and secure sustainable funding.
What to Expect
Integration
Our team integrates seamlessly into your team, gaining a deep understanding of your mission and long-term vision.
Strategy Customization
Together, we craft tailored strategies that are perfectly aligned with your goals, unique audience, and programs.
We implement these strategies side by side, with Gabie serving as your strategic teammate and thought partner.
Active Implementation
A Systems-First Approach to Sustainable Fundraising
Sprout follows a clear, phased process designed to replace reactive fundraising with calm, predictable momentum.
Assess: Evaluate fundraising systems, data, and capacity
Plan: Create a realistic development plan aligned with staffing and goals
Build: Optimize systems so fundraising can actually be executed
Embed: Implement best practices through workflows, not extra work
Sustain: Review, refine, and protect momentum over time
This process delivers predictable fundraising momentum, consistent donor engagement, and leadership capacity focused on relationships—not transactions.
Don’t let turnover, overwhelm, or lack of capacity stall your fundraising.
Schedule a consultation today and discover how Sprout can keep your development program moving and growing.
Take it from happy clients
“Hiring Gabie is one of the best decisions we've made as an organization. She's proven herself irreplaceable and far outperforms our expectations. She is extremely detailed and strategic. Her ability to streamline processes and provide detailed plans has been instrumental in helping us achieve goals. She integrates into our team like a seasoned member.”
“Throughout the process Gabie was easy to work with, very knowledgeable and professional. Gabie asks great questions and really listens and uses that information to inform the new fundraising plan. The final plan is well done and created excitement among our Board Members. It was helpful that Gabie put new ideas in the plan, but also provided future ideas knowing our team is small and not able to implement everything immediately. More organizations need Gabie to help them create a plan that is focused and results driven. Overall, it was a great experience.”
Still unsure if hiring a consultant is right for you?
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Sometimes, it can be! The Sprout model offers you high-level skilled professional expertise at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time staff member. Fractional fundraising is a great fit for organizations in the early stages of growth before you are ready for a full-time Development Director or Executive Director.
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Even the best teams need specialized strategies and insights to maximize their potential. Plus, our highly networked team has relationships with the most used fundraising software companies, designers, videographers, web developers, and social media experts that can help bring more value to your mission.
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We are more than consultants; we are your enthusiastic team members ready to roll up our sleeves and dig into the work, your strategic advisor helping you focus on your long-term vision, and your dedicated cheerleader energizing you because we know fundraising is hard work—Sprout is deeply committed to nurturing your organization's growth. However, magic doesn’t happen overnight. You should expect it to take 6-12 months to see fundraising outcomes improving.
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You might be, but we love working with small organizations to get them on a path to growth. Reach out! We have a ton of free and affordable resources to get you started, including our SproutTable CRM.
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Our process is designed to hit the ground running. After you complete a short onboarding questionnaire, we will schedule a kick-off call. Then, Gabie will integrate seamlessly into your team, gaining a deep understanding of your mission and long-term vision.
Fundraising That Holds Steady and Grows
With Sprout in place:
Development Directors focus on relationships, not rebuilding systems
Fundraising continues smoothly through staff transitions
Donors experience consistent stewardship
Leadership gains visibility and confidence
Revenue becomes more predictable over time
This is how organizations protect their fundraising engine and create room to grow.
If your organization is ready to stop restarting fundraising every time staff changes, Sprout can help you build the infrastructure that lasts. Let’s chat!
