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At Lotus, we believe in building meaningful partnerships that empower your organization to thrive. Whether you’re looking for ongoing support through a retainer or assistance on a project basis for shorter, defined scopes of work, we’re here for you every step of the way. Our journey together starts with friendly introductory meetings where we take the time to get to know you, your team, and your vision.

By understanding your strategic goals, fundraising aspirations, development systems, donor pipeline, and historical data, we tailor a plan and services that truly reflect your unique needs. Our experienced Lotus team members collaborate closely with you, ensuring the right expertise in the places you need it most.

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Think of us as an extended part of your team, fully immersed in your organization rather than just outside advisors. Our goal is to support you in achieving a successful fundraising initiative without the burden of high costs. By utilizing fractional engagement, you gain access to a wealth of experience—people who have collectively raised hundreds of millions of dollars—for far less than the cost of building a full in-house team. Whether you’re in the process of rebuilding your development department or simply looking to fill a temporary vacancy, we’re flexible enough to adapt to your needs while minimizing the risks associated with costly hires.

Fractional Development Department

Experience the benefits of a complete development function, managed by a dedicated team rather than relying on a single hire. With us, you’ll receive all the essentials—annual strategy and planning, donor communications, grant management, appeals, and board engagement—giving you the full scope of a development department while alleviating the burden of a full payroll.

Retainer | Starting at $7,500 / month

Fractional Chief Development
Officer

Need senior fundraising leadership during a transition or vacancy? Julie is here to step in as your interim Chief Development Officer, Vice President, or Director of Development. She will craft a strategic vision, nurture your team, and keep your board informed—offering you the expertise you need without the long-term commitment of a permanent hire.

Retainer| Starting at $5,000 / month

Fractional Development Operations Manager

Let us handle the vital operational aspects of your development program, including gift processing, database management, acknowledgments, and reporting. We’ll ensure your systems run smoothly, accurately track revenue, and promptly recognize donors.

Retainer | Starting at $3,500 / month

Great fundraising depends on things donors never see: records you can trust, research that tells you who can give, and systems that keep running when people change. We build and maintain that quiet infrastructure, so everything you do in front of donors holds up.

Database Cleanup & Optimization

Your database should be something you trust, not something you dread opening. We handle the audit, deduplication, coding corrections, and reporting setup in Raiser’s Edge and other major systems, turning years of messy records into clean, reliable data. When the numbers are right, your reports, appeals, and board updates finally rest on solid ground.

Project or Retainer | Starting at $3,500

Prospect Research

Whether you are preparing to approach an individual, a couple, or a business, it helps to know as much as you can before you make the ask. We research the person or organization in full, their giving capacity, history, interests, and connection to your mission, drawing on comprehensive wealth and philanthropic data. You receive a clear research summary, complete with a recommended ask amount and the approach most likely to succeed.

Project-based | Starting at $2,500

Fundraising SOP Development

In fundraising, turnover should never mean starting over. We document the procedures your program depends on, from gift processing and donor acknowledgment to grant deadlines and data entry, so the way you work is written down and repeatable. When someone moves on, their knowledge stays with you instead of walking out the door.

Project-based | Starting at $2,000

Every gift begins and continues with a message: a proposal that earns a funder's trust, an appeal that moves a donor to give, or a report that shows them the difference they made. We help you say each one well, so the people who fund your mission always hear from you at the right moment.

Grant Writing & Grant Management

Grant applications and reports can feel daunting, and they pull time from everything else your team needs to do. Let Lotus serve as your guide. We manage the entire grant process, from researching the right funders to writing proposals and reports to tracking every requirement and deadline. And because grants are built on relationships, we help you steward the funders you have and build new ones.

Project or Retainer | Starting at $2,500

Appeals: Planning, Writing & Execution

The mark of a great appeal is one that reminds people why they gave in the first place and compels them to give (or give again). We plan, write, and run your direct mail and digital appeals from segmentation through final send, shaping each message for the people who will receive it.

Project-based | Starting at $3,000

Annual & Impact Reports

Impact reports provide a wonderful opportunity to recognize your donors and everything their support helped you achieve, in addition to sharing your story, recent successes, and noteworthy events and activities over the past year. Drawing on your data and internal resources, we shape the story, write the copy, and manage the design, then hand you a finished piece worthy of the mailbox, the inbox, and a major donor’s desk.

Project-based | Starting at $3,500

Raising money well requires more than activity — it requires strategy, leadership, and a clear plan. This is where we help you build all three: a roadmap for the year, the skills to execute it, and the campaign infrastructure to reach your most ambitious goals. This is the work that changes what's possible for your organization.

Capital Campaign Planning & Feasibility Studies

A commitment as ambitious as a capital campaign calls for a plan and a partner that rise to the occasion. Our experienced team supports you at any stage of the process, from feasibility study interviews and case statement development to operational infrastructure and launch timelines, so your campaign is ready to meet the moment.

Project-based | Scoped to your engagement

Major Donor Strategy & Approach

Ever heard of the millionaire next door? Some of your most transformational donors may be closer than you realize, already among your supporters. We help you uncover them, then prepare you fully for the ask, from prospect research and cultivation planning to relationship-building activities, meeting materials, and rehearsal.

Project or Retainer | Starting at $4,000

Fundraising Leadership Coaching

Fundraising is a team sport, no matter how many people have it in their job description, and even the most talented teams rely on a coach. We work with everyone who has a hand in raising money, from operations and program managers to development officers and CEOs to board and committee members. One-on-one or as a team, we coach you through pivotal moments and challenging situations so you can lead your team with confidence and conviction.

Retainer | Starting at $2,500

Annual Fundraising Strategic Plan

A strong fundraising year rarely happens by chance. Together, we build a board-ready plan rooted in your goals, your capacity, and your donors, with revenue targets by channel, a twelve-month calendar, and a clear sequence for carrying it out. The final plan is more than just a piece of paper; it is a roadmap that unites your team and gives you confidence in knowing exactly where the year is headed.

Project-based | Starting at $5,000

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