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RAISE MORE MONEY.
LEAD WITH CLARITY.

You don’t have to guess your way through fundraising and strategy. We help nonprofits build a clear roadmap, strengthen their boards, and create sustainable funding, so you can focus on the mission you were called to lead.

Nonprofit Leadership Shouldn't
Feel Overwhelming.

Most nonprofit leaders are wearing so many hats. They are leading programs, managing teams, keeping the organization afloat, and trying to raise money without the training or support they need.


Meanwhile...

  • You’re not raising as much money as you need to

  • Your board isn’t fully engaged in fundraising

  • You don’t have a clear strategy or updated plan

  • And you’re not always sure what to do next

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You’re not alone, and it’s not your fault. Fundraising and strategic clarity are learned skills, and most nonprofits were never set up to succeed in them.

A Trusted Partner for Nonprofits Ready to Grow

Onyx Nonprofit Strategies has helped nonprofit organizations of all shapes & sizes transform small or non-existent development efforts into strong, sustainable fundraising engines. Led by Braden Pedersen, an experienced fundraiser who has held the roles of Executive Director, Director of Development, Chief Advancement Officer, and also holds the prestigious Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation, we bring proven leadership and real fundraising results to every engagement.

How We Help Nonprofits Grow:

1

Fundraising Services

Includes a 12-month fundraising roadmap, Case for Support development, seasonal and digital campaigns, major gift development, donor retention strategy, donor research, event planning support, annual giving programs, and capital campaign advising.

2

Strategic Planning

Using our proprietary strategic planning framework, The Onyx StratMap, we help your nonprofit facilitate productive strategic planning, leading to clear goals, alignment, and actionable steps. We don't just give you a plan that sits on a shelf, we show you how to use it.

3

Board Development

Using the “Nonprofit Board Audit & Roadmap Workbook” tool, we help strengthen boards, clarify expectations, and build an engaged leadership team that actually fundraises. You can book our team for a full day, or several mini-sessions to help your board learn, grow, and develop!

A Proven Path Forward

Step 1
Schedule a Discovery Call

We’ll talk through your goals, challenges, and what you need to grow.

Step 2
Get a Custom
Strategy & Proposal

You’ll receive a clear plan tailored to your fundraising, board, or strategic needs.

Step 3
Grow with Confidence!

We walk with you to build systems, grow giving, and strengthen your organization.

Onyx Nonprofit Strategies has been outstanding to work with. Their team brought creativity, strategy, and professionalism to our needs. From branding, social media campaigns, donor relations, and long term sustainability strategies, they took the time to understand our mission, interview our entire Board and translated the feedback into visuals and messaging that truly captured the heart of our work.
Highly recommended!
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Kevin Wake
President - Sickle Cell Midwest

Alexa Young, CA

Don’t Let Another Year Go By Without a Clear Plan

Without the right fundraising and strategic systems, nonprofits fall behind. Staff burn out. Boards disengage. Opportunities are missed. Funding stalls or declines.

But with the right support, you can build a thriving organization with strong donors, aligned leadership, and clear direction.

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