Welcome to Cultivate Giving!

Grow Nonprofit Revenue

Fundraising can feel hard. We make it easy.

Fundraising Options

You're busy! Whatever your time and budget, we have options. Fundraising help is on the way.

DIY Fundraising

We share free and low-cost tools, templates, videos, and strategies to help your nonprofit grow.

Support Services

We offer affordable expert fundraising coaching and workshops to help every nonprofit reach its goals.

Let's brainstorm building revenue for your nonprofit. It's free.

What Fundraisers Say

Jose, United Way San Joaquin County

Jose, United Way San Joaquin County

Coaching

"One of Melanie's greatest strengths is her ability to truly listen and digest what you're saying before offering guidance — it creates a space where learning feels personal and empowering. Our cohort walked away with fresh ideas, practical tools, and renewed motivation."

Ginni, CASA Alameda County

Ginni, CASA Alameda County

Board Development

"Thank you for the significant work and dedication you've provided over the past two years in enhancing CASA’s board and staff development, as well as improving our fundraising technologies and tools."

Samantha, The War Horse

Samantha, The War Horse

Consulting

"Melanie's work with our team was an amazing value add that helped us grow in our confidence and messaging to build a diverse, sustainable, and scalable revenue plan to support our work. I would recommend her to any team looking to punch above their nonprofit weight!"

Megan, Delta Sculling Center

Megan, Delta Sculling Center

Fundraising Brainstorm

"Our one-on-one fundraising call with Melanie gave us the clarity and direction we needed to elevate our fundraising strategy. She provided expert insight into cultivating meaningful long-term donor relationships, giving us wraparound support and the confidence to dream big!"

Megan, SFMade

Megan, SFMade

Templates

"I really liked your annual development plan template. Another consultant had sent me an example, but I found yours much simpler and easier to follow."

Theresa, Bill Sorro Housing Program

Theresa, Bill Sorro Housing Program

Consulting & Templates

"I appreciate your donor analysis and identifying gift prospects. Your templates paved the way for us to engage with our donors effectively and plan efficiently."