Growth
Has a Leader

Unlock sustainable revenue streams with a veteran Chief Development Officer in your corner.

Development Services

Growth needs leadership

KG Strategic’s Fractional CDO model puts a senior development executive in your corner. We become a part of your team, accountable for strategy, structure, and results. We build the plan. We align the board. We strengthen the pipeline. We create the systems that turn ambition into sustained revenue.

Because growth doesn’t manage itself.

It’s led.

Our Stat Cards:

$100M+	Secured for clients across federal, state, and private funding
90%+	Grant proposal success rate backed by a money-back guarantee
250+	Private foundation relationships maintained nationwide
1,000+	Grant proposals authored and submitted across all sectors

AMBITION NEEDS INFRASTRUCTURE.
WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK.

Most nonprofits and mission-driven organizations know what they want to accomplish.

Your mission is clear and your programs work, but passion isn’t a strategy. Growth doesn’t happen by accident, it happens when someone owns it.

When fundraising lacks executive leadership, strategy stalls. The board hesitates. The pipeline thins. The team stays busy, but revenue stays unpredictable.

Without executive leadership, strategy stalls and revenue remains unpredictable. The board hesitates, the pipeline thins, and your team stays busy doing everything except building donor relationships. Whether you are missing a strategic plan, a disengaged board, or a budget built on “hope,” we bridge the gap.

KG Strategic puts a senior executive in your corner to turn good intentions into funded programs.

How Growth is Led

STRATEGY & PRIORITIZATION: Helping to focus your organization so that limited time goes where it produces the most return.
PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT: Moving prospects from awareness to investment.
BOARD ENGAGEMENT & ENABLEMENT: Transforming the board from budget-approvers to active fundraisers.
CAMPAIGN OVERSIGHT: Expert management of everything from annual funds to major gifts.
ACCOUNTABILITY INFRASTRUCTURE: Establishing CRM rhythms and KPI tracking that stick.
GRANT PROCUREMENT INTEGRATION: Pairing fundraising strategy with our proven grant writing and management services.

Designed for Organizations at a Crossroads

We design our engagements to address the real challenges nonprofits encounter—never theoretical, never one-size-fits-all. We focus on the issues that keep executive directors up at night.

Nonprofits and Foundations Scaling Fundraising

You’ve outgrown ad hoc fundraising. You need someone who can build the systems and strategy to support your next stage of growth.

Leadership Gaps and Interim Coverage

Your CDO left. Your development director is overwhelmed. You need experienced leadership while you figure out the long-term plan.

Turnaround and Revenue Recovery

Funding has dried up. Donor relationships have gone cold. You need a restart to your fundraising engine to build back donor confidence.

Boards Needing Strategic Direction

Your board knows fundraising matters, but they don’t know where to start. We provide the fractional leadership to guide the conversation and build their confidence to ask.

Ongoing Leadership That Matches Your Stage

Every retainer includes a dedicated team, consistent communication, and executive level reporting. Choose the engagement depth your organization needs right now.

Foundation Retainer

$4,000 – $7000/month

Best for early-stage organizations needing strategy and direction, not heavy execution.

Includes:

Fundraising strategy guidance + prioritization
Donor pipeline review and opportunity mapping
Weekly/biweekly leadership calls
Light board/executive coaching on fundraising messaging
Monthly performance dashboard + next-step plan

Typical cadence: 1–3 hours/week

Growth Retainer

$8,000 – $14,000/month

Best for organizations ready to build and scale fundraising systems and strengthen revenue performance.

Includes:

Full fundraising strategy and execution roadmap
Campaign planning and donor pipeline development
Major gift strategy and prospect movement planning
Team leadership support with staff accountability and coaching
Board fundraising enablement and talking points
KPI tracking, reporting, and monthly fundraising operating rhythm

Typical cadence: 5–10 hours/week

Strategic Leadership Retainer

$16,000 – $28,000+/month

Best for high-intensity growth, capital campaigns, major gift ramp-ups, or multi-channel fundraising leadership.

Includes:

Acting as fractional CDO leadership across all revenue channels
Direct management of development staff and vendors
Executive and board-level reporting and meeting participation
Campaign oversight from planning through execution to performance
Full fundraising infrastructure buildout (systems, processes, accountability)
Rapid-response support for donor, board, and leadership needs

Typical cadence: 12–15+ hours/week

Interim / Turnaround CDO

$21,000 – $35,000+/month

Best for leadership vacancy, urgent revenue gaps, broken fundraising systems, or crisis recovery.

Includes:

Interim executive coverage with hands-on leadership
Immediate stabilization plan with 30-day triage
Donor retention and recovery strategy
Team rebuild and restructure recommendations
Board alignment and fundraising reactivation plan

Typical cadence: 15+ hours/week (high intensity)

Hourly Advisory

$350 – $700/hour

Short-term needs: fundraising troubleshooting, proposal review, board prep, donor meeting coaching, or strategic campaign feedback.

Project-Based Services

Defined Scope. Clear Deliverables. Fixed Price.

For organizations that want a specific outcome without ongoing leadership. Each project includes a clear timeline, identified deliverables, and measurable results.

Fundraising Strategy & Growth Plan

$14,000 – $28,000

Development Audit & Optimization

$16,000 – $35,000

Capital Campaign Readiness & Planning

$28,000 – $70,000+

Major Gifts Program Launch

$21,000 – $48,000

Board Fundraising Enablement Workshop

$7,000 – $17,000

Annual Fund / Giving Campaign Buildout

$14,000 – $35,000

Results That Keep Working After
We’re Done

We don’t create dependency. We create durability. Regardless of the model you choose, you leave with a documented strategy, organized grant systems, clear funding priorities, and a development rhythm your team can sustain.

Stronger Fundraising Strategy

A revenue strategy aligned with reality. A clear, prioritized development plan that matches ambition to capacity, aligns leadership, and focuses resources where they generate the greatest return.

Prioritized Donor Pipeline

A disciplined, revenue-focused pipeline. A segmented, managed pipeline with measurable movement from prospect to committed supporter.

Board Confidence and Participation

A board that understands its fundraising role. Clear expectations, practical tools, and structured engagement that turns passive oversight into active participation.

Systems and Accountability

CRM structure, reporting rhythms, KPI dashboards, and processes that support consistent revenue growth.

Executive-Level Reporting

30/60/90-day execution plans, monthly performance reports, and decision support for leadership.

Grant Integration Ready

A fundraising framework that pairs with our grant procurement model, ensuring proposals, donor strategy, and revenue planning work together, not in silos.

Inside the First 90 Days

A focused 90-day engagement that builds clarity, installs infrastructure, and positions your organization for sustained revenue growth.

Discovery and Assessment

We start with a focused conversation about where your organization stands today: your goals, your gaps, your constraints. No pitch. Just an honest evaluation of what you need and whether we’re the right fit.

Stakeholder Interviews and Pipeline Review

We talk to the people who matter: your executive team, your board leadership, your development staff. We review your CRM, your donor data, and your existing fundraising activity to establish a KPI baseline.

90-Day Execution
Plan

Within the first few weeks, you’ll have a clear plan: what we’re doing, who’s responsible, what success looks like, and how we’ll measure it. Then we get to work. Monthly reporting keeps everyone aligned.

Engagement Terms

The Partnership

The Launch

The Growth

Performance fees work alongside your base retainer to reward specific, high-value results—such as securing major gifts or sponsorship deals.

Don't let Funding limit your impact

Our fractional leadership team provides the strategic expertise you need to secure more grants and scale your mission faster and more efficiently.

Team Member	Title	Email	Role Focus
Cassie Lilly	Director of Client Funds Development	Cassie@kgstrategicconsultants.com	Fundraising strategy, development planning, client funds coordination
Jared Krieger, CPP, PSP	Managing Partner	Jared@kgstrategicconsultants.com	Firm leadership, grant strategy, engagement oversight
Matt Goodman	Managing Principal	Matt@kgstrategicconsultants.com	Client operations, grant management, security sector expertise
Phil Kline	Senior Director of Operations	Phil@kgstrategicconsultants.com	Operations, grant coordination, client pipeline management

Turn Your Vision Into Fully-Funded Reality

Stop guessing and start growing. See how our Fractional CDO model provides the strategy and leadership you need to scale your impact.

Match Your Need to Our Strategy

If your organization needs…	We recommend…
Escape the Plateau	Foundation Retainer ($4K–$7K/mo) Focuses on moving past a “stuck” phase.
Fuel the Engine	Growth Retainer ($8K–$14K/mo) Focuses on active momentum and scaling.
Hire the Heavy Hitter	Strategic Leadership Retainer ($16K–$28K+/mo) Emphasizes the high-level caliber of the talent.
Fix the Foundation	Interim/Turnaround CDO ($21K–$35K+/mo) Positions you as the expert who stops the bleeding.
Cross the Finish Line	Project-Based Flat Fee ($14K–$70K+) Focuses on completion and “done-for-you” results.
Get Instant Expert Eyes	Hourly Advisory ($350–$700/hr) High-value perception for a short time commitment.