Big Ideas, Real Impact
Values-Driven
Walking alongside organizations as they build clarity, capacity, and sustainability.
Services We Offer
Grant Strategy & Development
We help organizations pursue funding in ways that align with their mission, capacity, and long-term sustainability.
Our grant work is structured to be clear and fair, reflecting the industry-average time required to produce competitive proposals and the level of support organizations need beyond submission.
Per-Grant Support
Most grants require 3–6 hours of work, depending on complexity.
Standard Grant Package — $350
Typically includes:
Grant research and alignment review
Proposal drafting and revisions
Submission support
Complex Grant Package — $450–$500
Used when grants require:
Deeper research
Multiple attachments or data inputs
Partner coordination or compliance review
Most organizations fall into the Standard Grant Package.
Ongoing Grant Management & Support (Monthly Retainer)
Grant writing is only one part of a healthy funding strategy. Many organizations also need support after grants are awarded and between submission cycles to stay organized, compliant, and prepared.
Our monthly grant management support provides that continuity.
Grant Management Retainer — $500–$1,000 per month
Typically includes:
Tracking awarded grants and reporting deadlines
Managing grant calendars and requirements
Assistance with narrative grant reporting
Funder communication and relationship support
Renewal planning and grant pipeline development
Ongoing grant readiness between submission cycles
Important Notes
New grant submissions are not included in the monthly retainer
Each new grant is scoped and priced separately at $350 (or $450–$500 if complex)
This structure allows organizations to move from one-time grant writing into long-term funding stability.
How This Typically Works
Most organizations begin with per-grant support and transition into a monthly grant management retainer as their funding portfolio grows.
Web and Marketing Support
We help organizations create clear, functional digital tools and maintain a consistent online presence—without overcomplicating systems or creating unnecessary work.
Our web and marketing support is designed to provide practical tools upfront and ongoing support as needs evolve.
Phase 1: Website Creation
$1,200 (one-time)
Typically includes:
Website strategy and structure
Page setup and content integration
Mobile-responsive design
Basic SEO and launch support
Phase 2: Ongoing Web & Marketing Support
$250 per month
Typically includes:
Website updates and content edits
Social media content scheduling
Light graphic support
Ongoing technical and platform support
Up to ~3 hours of support per month
A minimum monthly commitment may apply depending on scope.
Optional Add-On: Marketing Setup & Alignment
$500 (one-time)
Typically includes:
Platform setup or optimization
Brand and messaging alignment
Content framework for web and social media
How This Typically Works
Most organizations begin with website creation and transition into ongoing support as their needs evolve.
Important Notes
Ongoing support is designed for maintenance and consistency
Larger campaigns, rebranding, or paid advertising are scoped separately
The goal is sustainability, not constant content churn
Strategic Planning
We help organizations take honest inventory, align resources, and make decisions that hold up over time. This is not a template-driven exercise or a shelf document.
Our strategic planning work is practical, grounded in current reality, and designed to guide funding, staffing, and growth decisions.
All strategic planning engagements are led by Matthew Vorderstrasse, drawing on over 20 years of nonprofit leadership and systems-building experience.
Strategic Planning Engagement
$5,000–$10,000 (project-based)
Pricing is based on organizational size, complexity, and the level of facilitation required.
Typically includes:
Pre-planning discovery and document review
Organizational and financial inventory
Assessment of programs, capacity, risks, and constraints
Clarification of priorities, goals, and key decision points
Facilitation with leadership and/or staff
Written strategic framework and implementation roadmap
Typical Engagement Ranges
Early-stage or small organizations: ~$5,000
Established or multi-program organizations: ~$7,500
Complex, regional, or systems-level work: $10,000+
Final scope is confirmed during intake.
Executive Coaching
Executive leadership is complex, isolating, and high-stakes. Our executive coaching work provides leaders with confidential, experienced support as they navigate decision-making, growth, and responsibility.
Executive coaching is personally led by Matthew Vorderstrasse and grounded in real-world experience leading complex nonprofit and public systems.
Executive Coaching Engagement
Phase 1: Executive Alignment & Focus
$3,500–$5,000 (one-time)
Typically includes:
Executive intake and goal setting
Review of organizational context and constraints
Identification of leadership challenges and priorities
Coaching focus and success markers
Personalized coaching roadmap
This phase ensures coaching is intentional, focused, and grounded in reality.
Phase 2: Ongoing Executive Coaching
$1,500–$2,500 per month
Typically includes:
Regular one-on-one coaching sessions
Strategic decision support
Leadership presence and communication coaching
Support navigating complexity, change, and pressure
On-call support as needed
A 3–6 month minimum commitment is recommended for meaningful results.
How These Often Work Together
Many organizations engage in strategic planning and continue with executive coaching to support implementation, decision-making, and leadership sustainability over time.
Important Notes
Executive coaching is a confidential advisory relationship
It is not therapy or staff management
Organizational consulting and execution are scoped separately
Fundraising & Donor Development
We help organizations build internal confidence, consistency, and sustainable fundraising systems. This work combines strategy, donor development, and coaching and is designed to strengthen people and processes—not replace staff.
Our fundraising support focuses on building capacity that holds up over time, especially for organizations without a dedicated development team or formal fundraising experience.
Phase 1: Fundraising & Donor Development Prep
$5,000 (one-time engagement)
This preparation phase establishes the foundation needed for effective, realistic fundraising.
Typically includes:
Fundraising and donor readiness assessment
Review of donor data, messaging, and systems
Clarification of staff and leadership fundraising roles
Donor engagement and stewardship framework
Fundraising approach aligned with organizational capacity
This phase ensures fundraising efforts are aligned, achievable, and sustainable.
Phase 2: Ongoing Fundraising & Donor Coaching
$1,500–$2,000 per month
This is an ongoing coaching engagement focused on execution, learning, and accountability.
Typically includes:
Regular coaching sessions with staff and key fundraisers
Donor strategy refinement and troubleshooting
Support navigating donor-led and board-led fundraising environments
Messaging, outreach, and stewardship coaching
Accountability and progress check-ins
A 3–6 month minimum commitment is recommended for meaningful results.
Important Notes on Scope
This is a coaching and capacity-building engagement
Direct solicitation, donor management, or event execution are scoped separately
The goal is long-term fundraising health, not short-term wins
Pathfinder Collective’s services are led by Matthew Vorderstrasse, drawing on experience that includes leveraging more than $100 million in grant and fundraising investments for nonprofits, communities, and public institutions.