Major Donor
Coaching Cohort

For Leaders Looking to Build High-Impact Donor Portfolios

The Thriving Nonprofit Fundraising Accelerator for Individuals

Next Cohort Launches: February 15th, 2026
Limited to 15 Participants

Transform your major donor relationships through expert coaching, peer accountability, and proven frameworks. This 12-week cohort program helps nonprofit fundraisers and development directors build strategic portfolios that generate sustainable revenue—and bring joy back to fundraising.

What You'll Learn in

This Major Donor

Coaching Program

By the end of this 12-week cohort, you will:

Build an Active, Engaged Donor Portfolio using the 10-2-1 strategy to prioritize and cultivate your highest-impact donors.
Master Storytelling That Inspires Giving by crafting powerful narratives that emotionally connect with donors and move them to action.
Design Strategic Engagement Plans that turn donors into long-term partners through meaningful, customized experiences leading to successful asks and sustained support.
Maintain Leadership Wellness so you can lead with confidence and joy by leveraging your Signature Strengths and proven wellness strategies.

Build Strong Donor Relationships Without the Burnout

Are You a Nonprofit Leader Overwhelmed
by Major Donor Cultivation?

You're not alone. Many directors have a donor list but feel lost with no clear cultivation strategy. Relationship building can be overwhelming, and perhaps you’re uncertain how to ask with confidence. The weight of doing it all alone leads to burnout that affects both you and your donors.

What if you had a clear system, expert guidance, and a community walking the same path?

This cohort delivers exactly that. You'll build strategic major donor portfolios that generate sustainable revenue, master cultivation techniques that create lasting partnerships, and make confident asks that feel authentic—not pushy. Through peer support and proven frameworks, you'll reduce burnout and rediscover the joy in fundraising.

The result? Energized fundraising that inspires both you and your donors.

Client Testimonials

Success Stories That Inspire

Ellen's personalized approach has made a real difference. Here’s what they have to say about their journey with her and The Thriving Nonprofit Leader

Working with Ellen was transformative - she helped us achieve unprecedented growth - 50% in one year.

ReWrite Life

We raised 25x our investment in the first 3 months.

Charleston Hope
Consulting Client

Ellen’s impact empowered us to act with unprecedented confidence and helped us secure larger, strategic commitments.

Dean Hyers
Principal, SagePresence

Register Now for Ellen's Cohort

You Don't Have to Do This Alone

Major donor fundraising doesn't have to feel overwhelming or isolating. With the right system, expert guidance, and a supportive community, you can build a portfolio that drives sustainable revenue and brings joy to your work.

Your mission matters. Let's make sure your fundraising reflects that.

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Let's Build Something That Lasts,
And Spark Joy Doing It

Together, we'll achieve your goals and elevate your leadership—all while enjoying the process.

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