We help nonprofit leaders raise more money, engage the right audiences, and plan for the future.
The S.C.A.L.E. Framework is a Further Together strategy that involves regular check-ins and coaching, alongside tracking results, making necessary adjustments, and fostering long-term learning and growth.
We scale your nonprofit’s impact.
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Strategies Unique to Your Organization
We get to know your organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to develop a strategy.
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Grow Skills In Your Team and Board
We train your staff and board. We use engaging sessions that inspire action, build skills, and foster a deeper understanding of fundraising dynamics.
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Expert Insight at an Entry Level Price
Using the budget you would spend on an entry-level position, we work with you year-round to provide Director-level support. We work independently, remotely, and manage the strategy.
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You choose: Done-with-you or DIY approach
We work within your capacity and budget. You can choose if you need our support after we develop the strategy. We provide a 12-month done-with-you implementation plan; you don’t have to do it alone!
Our Services
Strategy Development
We help you create a fundraising plan, or a communications plan
Fractional Fundraising
If you need help implementing your new fundraising plan, we can help you!
Interim Leadership
As interim Directors of Fundraising, Communications, or even EDs, we keep things stable during transitions.
Branding and Web Design
We know donors; we know how they think. We help you represent your work in a modern and authentic way.
Speaking and Training
We upskill your team, share best practices and new trends, and run interactive sessions.
About Maria Rio
Maria leads the Further Together team. Maria came to Canada as a refugee at an early age. After being assisted by many charities and going through an arduous 12-year immigration process to become a Canadian citizen, Maria devoted herself to working in non-profit.
Maria has over a decade of fundraising and non-profit experience. Her op-eds have been featured in national publications such as the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, and CCF. She is frequently asked to speak at webinars and conferences and was a finalist for the national 2022 Charity Village Best Individual Fundraiser Award. Maria also hosts The Small Nonprofit podcast and sits on the Board of Living Wage Canada.
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We make the most of your investment
Further Together |
Other Consultants | Hiring In-House | |
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Expertise and Strategy | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Cost Effective | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Works Independently | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Can Train Your Team and Board |
✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Sector Leadership | ✅ | ❓ | ❌ |
Easy to Start | ✅ | ❓ | ❓ |
Community-Centric Values | ✅ | ❓ | ❓ |
Hear why they love us
How to get started
STEP 1
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call
STEP 2
See if we are a good fit for your organization
STEP 3
Leave the fundraising to us!
We help nonprofit leaders raise more money, engage the right audiences, and plan for the future.
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