Frequently asked questions

  • We partner with a variety of nonprofits and charities, ranging from hospital foundations & healthcare, higher education, animal welfare, social services, art & culture, international development and environment & conservation and everything in between!

  • While we build our reputation in direct mail, our work extends across the fundraising spectrum. These include:

    • Direct response fundraising (mail and digital)

    • Case for support and campaign messaging

    • Integrated fundraising campaigns

    • Legacy giving strategy and program development

    • Donor stewardship and gratitude reports

    • Coaching support and client audits

    • Individual giving program strategy and management

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  • No minimum is required. We can support on a project-to-project basis, but if there are ongoing needs, or you would like Agents to manage your individual giving program, we typically recommend a 12-month commitment to allow for planning and optimized program support.

  • Both. We’re not a “one-size-fits-all” agency. We support everything from single campaigns to fully integrated, year-round fundraising programs. Whether you need help with a specific appeal or want a strategic partner to strengthen your entire individual giving program, we can adapt to your needs. The next step is to fill out our contact form so we can get the conversation going on how we can best support you.

  • We are strong believers in collaboration and work in partnership with each of our clients. We roll up our sleeves alongside you to get to work together. Find out more about how we work.

  • Yes, when capacity allows. We understand that timelines in fundraising are often tight and that long lead times are not always the reality for busy clients who wear multiple hats. First, we would set up a call to discuss scope and deadlines to ensure we can deliver quality work within your deadlines before committing.

  • Not at all. Most of our clients have established annual giving programs and internal fundraising teams can range from 1 - 10 fundraising staff or more. We’re comfortable stepping in to provide additional capacity, expertise, or both.

  • Yes, we are a small but mighty team and our availability shifts throughout the year. We recommend reaching out to us to discuss your needs and we’ll have an honest conversation about timing, fit and whether we can support you effectively.

  • We offer a variety of services for a variety of budgets and can work with you to determine scope accordingly.That said, we’ll always be transparent about what’s realistic based on your investment and where we believe we can have the most impact. Visit our Services page to get a sense of pricing.

  • We are firm believers in human-centric storytelling. We try to use a lot of ‘insider language’ and relatable stories to resonate deeply with your donors and inspire action. We use decision science to guide messaging and design, so that your campaigns appeal to a donor’s self-identity, as well as social identity.

  • We are a small team of fundraisers who love the craft and care deeply about results. We believe in collaboration and human-first communication to connect with your donors more deeply. We provide tailored strategic support, not cookie-cutter solutions. And we lean in to your mission, values and unique and reason to give to create meaningful impact.

  • That’s completely normal. We suggest exploring our Services to get a sense of what services are available. Or, a short discovery call is often the best way to start and you can do that by filling out our contact form.

  • We’d love for you to join us as an Agent of Good! Fill out our contact form so we can learn more about your organization, talk through your goals and explain how we can support you. From there, we’ll recommend a path forward that makes sense for you and your team. We’re excited to collaborate with you!