EXPERT FUNDRAISING STRATEGY
Fundraising strategy without the burnout
Get the senior-level strategy your mission deserves. We help overwhelmed Executive Directors secure crucial funding without the 80-hour workweeks.
Dayna Boyles-Carpenter, CFRE
THE STRUGGLE
Stop spinning your wheels on grants
✦ Spending weekends writing applications that end in silent rejections.
✦ Guessing what foundations want instead of building real relationships.
✦ Juggling full-time executive duties with desperate part-time fundraising.
Meet your new senior partner
With a deep understanding of the unique pressures facing Executive Directors, I bring senior-level CFRE expertise directly to your mission. My boutique approach ensures you get strategic, hands-on partnership to drive sustainable growth, without the overhead of a full-time hire.
15+ Years
CFRE-certified expertise
$10M+
Raised for vital missions
The relief is immediate
★★★★★
"Before Pink Spark, I was drowning in grant deadlines and board expectations. Dayna stepped in and instantly brought clarity, strategy, and funding. The relief was palpable, and the financial ROI was immediate."
Expertise that drives funding
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Grant Writing
End-to-end proposal development and prospect research to secure mission-critical foundation and government funding, so you can focus on leading.
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Donor Strategy
Bespoke cultivation plans and major gift strategies designed to build deep, lasting relationships with high-capacity individual supporters.
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Fundraising Audits
Comprehensive reviews of your current development efforts to identify gaps, streamline internal processes, and uncover hidden revenue opportunities.
HOW IT WORKS
A seamless path to growth
Phase 1: Setup Engagement
Before choosing a path, we undergo a deep-dive onboarding process. We audit your existing development efforts, identify immediate opportunities, and align on a fundraising strategy designed for sustainable growth without burnout.
Path A: Strategic Consulting
High-level guidance for your existing team. We provide the strategy, oversight, and templates, empowering your staff to execute with senior-level precision.
- Ongoing strategic advisory
- Campaign planning & mapping
- Staff mentoring & reviews
- Monthly progress sessions
Path B: Full Execution
We become your fractional fundraising department. Ideal for organizations that need elite execution handled entirely off their plate so they can focus on their mission.
- End-to-end grant writing
- Donor appeal creation
- Direct prospect research
- Comprehensive pipeline management
Why 'boutique' is better
✦ Executive Seniority
You get direct access to a CFRE with decades of high-level experience, not a junior account manager learning on your organization's time.
✦ Cost-Effectiveness
Access elite strategic guidance without the overhead, benefits package, or long-term financial commitment required by a full-time executive hire.
✦ Seamless Integration
We blend right into your organization, working seamlessly alongside your board and existing staff as a trusted, collaborative partner.
OUR MISSION
The story behind the spark
Fundraising shouldn't mean sacrificing your own well-being to keep the mission alive. Pink Spark Strategic was born from a simple realization: Executive Directors are carrying too much of the weight and facing systemic burnout.
We exist to reignite your passion by taking the heavy strategic lifting off your plate. Our boutique approach provides the senior-level partnership you need, allowing you to lead with clarity and energy instead of exhaustion.
Ready to fund your mission?
Taking the first step is often the hardest, especially when you're overwhelmed. Drop us a message and let's explore how we can alleviate your fundraising stress with tailored, senior-level strategy.
- No-pressure introductory call
- Customized roadmap for your mission
- Direct access to Dayna's expertise
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Fundraising strategy without the burnout. ✦
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Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
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