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
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
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
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.
Fundraising Strategy & Growth Plan
$14,000 – $28,000
- 6–12 month fundraising plan
- Revenue targets and channel mix
- Donor segmentation and pipeline strategy
- Messaging and positioning recommendations
Development Audit & Optimization
$16,000 – $35,000
- CRM and process review
- Donor pipeline analysis
- Team structure assessment
- KPI scorecard and execution roadmap
Capital Campaign Readiness & Planning
$28,000 – $70,000+
- Feasibility and readiness assessment
- Campaign strategy and gift range chart
- Prospect strategy and solicitation plan
- Board engagement structure and campaign timeline
Major Gifts Program Launch
$21,000 – $48,000
- Major gift strategy and portfolio build
- Moves management system
- Outreach plan and donor touchpoint calendar
- Staff and board training and scripts
Board Fundraising Enablement Workshop
$7,000 – $17,000
- Board training sessions
- Board fundraising roles and expectations
- Outreach scripts and donor meeting prep
- Board accountability framework
Annual Fund / Giving Campaign Buildout
$14,000 – $35,000
- Campaign theme and messaging
- Donor segments and outreach calendar
- Email and donor journey structure
- Performance tracking plan
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
Executive-Level Reporting
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
Stakeholder Interviews and Pipeline Review
90-Day Execution
Plan
Engagement Terms
The Partnership
- Onboarding/Kickoff
- Discovery and stakeholder interviews
- Pipeline review and CRM assessment
- KPI baseline and 90-day plan
- $3,500 – $10,000 one-time (depending on complexity)
The Launch
- Monthly Engagement
- 6-month minimum to establish strategy and momentum
- 36-month maximum to complete goals and projects
The Growth
- Performance Based
- 5%–10% success fee on new major gifts closed during engagement
- Milestone bonuses tied to specific revenue outcomes (e.g., campaign launch, lead gift secured)
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 | 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. |