We partner with small and mid-size nonprofits to build the fundraising capacity, strategic clarity, and operational strength to grow — through a focused 8-week sprint with deliverables at every stage.
Every engagement is a focused, time-boxed sprint — ending with a board-ready strategic plan your organization can act on immediately. No open-ended hourly billing. No scope drift.
Audit of current state, mission statement refinement, donor segmentation, and development of core messaging.
New revenue stream identification, donor outreach calendar and materials, new market analysis.
Partnership mapping, grant database review and updates, community relationship strategy.
Board assessment, recruitment plan, and final strategic plan ready for board approval.
Donor audits and segmentation, outreach calendar development, individual giving campaigns, grant strategy, and major gift pipeline.
New income stream identification, earned revenue strategy, and partnership development with for-profit and nonprofit peers.
Mission and vision alignment, multi-year strategic plans, board-ready presentations, and KPI development frameworks.
Skills assessments, recruitment planning, committee structure, and board-staff relationship optimization.
Workflow and process review, staff capacity assessment, technology recommendations, and financial health analysis.
A 2-week rapid audit of fundraising health, operational efficiency, and governance gaps — the ideal low-risk entry point at $2,500–$4,000.
We price at a significant discount to national consulting firms while ensuring fees are meaningful enough that clients invest in the process.
Grassroots
Under $500K budget
$6–8K
per engagement
Payment plans available. Retainer support from $1,500/month after engagement closes.
Mid-Size
$500K–$2M budget
$10–15K
per engagement
Our most common engagement tier. Retainer support from $2,500/month.
Established
$2M–$5M budget
$15–22K
per engagement
Full sprint with expanded deliverables. Retainer support from $3,500/month.
Diagnostic
Any size
$2.5–4K
2-week rapid assessment
Rapid audit with a prioritized action report. Frequently converts to a full sprint.
Chaparral Advisors was founded by Rob Russell and Nathan Wallace — two practitioners who have served on nonprofit boards, managed endowments, led fundraising efforts, and lived the strategic challenges their clients face.
We built this practice to offer something most nonprofits can't access: affordable, structured, deliverable-focused consulting from people who know what it actually takes to build a stronger organization. We are national and remote-first, with roots in Ojai, California.
Work With Us →Rob brings over a decade of experience at LinkedIn as a Content Program Manager, an MBA, and credentials as a registered investment advisor. He has served on nonprofit boards and committees with a focus on fundraising, governance, and finance and operations oversight. At Chaparral, Rob leads business development, client relationships, marketing, and strategic planning delivery.
Nathan brings over 16 years of experience in financial services and investment management, including direct experience managing assets for nonprofits and endowments as a Principal Wealth Advisor at Savvy Wealth. He is the founder of Greyfox Investors LLC and has served on nonprofit boards including CampusPoint. Nathan leads financial health assessments, revenue analysis, grant strategy, and operational efficiency.
Schedule a free 30-minute call. We'll discuss where your organization is, where you want to go, and whether a Chaparral engagement is the right fit — no obligation.