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Consulting

We'll take care of everything so you can hit the ground running. 

Consulting is quoted on a per project basis.

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Campaign Management & Preparedness

I’ve helped raise over $50 million for Northeast Ohio nonprofits including capital, operating, and endowment funding. My team and I have secured grants from federal, state, and local agencies, private foundations, corporations, and individual donors both small and major.

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All of these organizations are mid-level just like yours.

Don't think that because you are small that you too can't do bold things!

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We specialize in working with organizations that have limited internal fundraising capacity: offering hands-on guidance and practical advice.

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Campaign plans, messaging & facilitation

Feasibility studies

Fundraising assessments

Annual Funding Strategy ("Your Roadmap")

We’ll co-create a realistic, actionable fundraising plan with clear strategies, timelines, and a custom calendar. No fluff—just a roadmap you can actually follow.

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Individual Donor Program

Launch or upgrade your donor program with two custom appeal letters, a vetted prospect list, and a full monthly giving setup—landing page, emails, thank-you automations, and more.

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Corporate Sponsorship Package

Get a polished sponsorship deck, pricing, and a prospect list with contact info. We’ll refine your messaging and build a package that’s easy to sell and hard to resist.

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Event Outlines & Plans

Plan events that raise real money. Choose an outline or full plan with strategy, sponsors, revenue ideas, guest lists, and more—so you can skip the chaos and focus on results.

"Locke Step Partners was instrumental in helping us raise $8.5 million for our capital campaign. Danielle and her team guided us through a Feasibility Study that gave our Board and staff clear, actionable steps—and the confidence to move forward.
 
Her strategic insight helped us strengthen donor relationships and communicate our vision with clarity. Every piece of feedback was timely, practical, and immediately useful. We couldn’t have done it without her."
— Alicia Foss, President & CEO, Neighborhood Alliance
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