Ask the Turtle Nonprofit Development Consulting Boston, MA
Flexible fundraising strategy built around your goals, not our assumptions. Partnering with you every step of the way.
Massachusetts-based. Transparent pricing. Tailored, not templated.
Every mission deserves quality fundraising support.
Your organization already knows what it needs.
With proper funding, you can make it happen. Many of the most impactful organizations need strategic fundraising guidance, but traditional consulting feels out of reach or out of touch. Large consulting firms bring elaborate, systematic solutions. At Ask the Turtle, we believe that predetermined frameworks and standardized methodologies may not be the best fit for your unique context.
Too often, smaller, mission-driven Massachusetts nonprofits are left to choose between expensive solutions or spending a high percentage of their operational budget (that could be allocated to programming) on development staff who may not be as closely involved in the day-to-day work. Our revolutionary four-week program ensures the most responsible use of your valuable resources. You won’t overspend on cookie-cutter plans, and over-invest your time recruiting the wrong development staff.
There is another way.
Quality support shouldn’t come at the expense of your annual budget.
Bridging the Gap
Our experienced, goal-oriented guidance begins with understanding your unique situation. We offer accessible pricing that respects your budget reality. Ask the Turtle’s approach honors what you already know while also providing the opportunity for growth. Our program ends with us walking your path together, achieving real results.
Understanding your Journey
We take our name from Gloria Steinem's story about moving a turtle "to safety," only to learn she had disrupted its natural purpose. Like that turtle, your organization has its own wisdom, values, and understanding of what works in your context.
Before recommending your path to success, we ask the turtle where you want to go. We listen actively to learn your perspective, and support the vision that makes sense in YOUR community with YOUR donors.
Our Signature Four-Week Development Approach
Through deep listening, collaborative strategy development, and contextual training, we help nonprofits build upon their existing wisdom rather than replacing it with a playbook or predetermined service package that has worked elsewhere.
The result? Authentic, impactful growth that honors your culture and community. The most sustainable development strategies aren't copied from other organizations; they emerge from your unique situation.
Ask the Turtle isn’t trying to make you a good version of someone else; we want you to be the best version of your authentic self.
Need something different? We are happy to customize a plan that meets your schedule and needs!
Are we the best Fit?
We meet you where you are: timing, people, and systems.
Our revolutionary four-week approach begins with a weeklong, ‘Ask the Turtle,’ discovery of your organization.
No heavy binders that will sit on a bookshelf for years after our engagement.
No development buzzwords and jargon.
Just measurable growth that your team and board can feel.
If you have no CRM, we will evaluate your need for one.
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If your board or staff is nervous about funding, we will help set benchmarks and reporting structures.
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If you are in the middle of your busy service season, great! We want to experience your work and leverage funding around your mission!
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If you have no CRM, we will evaluate your need for one. ● If your board or staff is nervous about funding, we will help set benchmarks and reporting structures. ● If you are in the middle of your busy service season, great! We want to experience your work and leverage funding around your mission! ●
Request a complimentary conversation to learn more. We want to ensure we’re the right fit for your organization, and you deserve a partner who truly listens.