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How to Build a Sustainable Fundraising Strategy

Move beyond short-term fundraising wins. Learn 5 steps to build a sustainable fundraising strategy that grows your nonprofit’s resilience.

In today’s uncertain funding environment, nonprofits can’t rely on short-term wins alone. True resilience comes from a fundraising strategy that’s both sustainable and adaptable.

That’s why we created this guide: How to Build a Sustainable Fundraising Strategy. Inside, you’ll find five practical steps—backed by real-world examples from organizations like yours—that show what it takes to move from reactive fundraising to a long-term, mission-aligned approach.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Diversify revenue streams to reduce reliance on any single funder
  • Build donor stewardship systems that strengthen long-term relationships
  • Create a strategic fundraising plan aligned with your mission and capacity
  • Align staff, board, and systems for execution and growth
  • Craft clear, compelling messaging that inspires action

Each step is paired with examples of how Catalyst Exchange’s network of professionals has helped organizations put these strategies into practice.

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Explore the five steps in detail and discover how the right support can help you build fundraising resilience for the long haul.

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