Making fundraising affordable.

Lake Effect Fundraising is based in Cleveland, Ohio and offers grant writing, donor stewardship, database administration, and fundraising support for nonprofits.

We work closely with small and mid-sized organizations to build the tools, systems, and strategies needed to raise money and grow.

Experienced, strategic fundraising support without a full development team (or the big-firm price tag).

Our Services

  • You bring the mission, we’ll bring the muscle. From donor acknowledgement to annual appeal support, we’ll help you build those meaningful relationships (with less stress).

  • We’ll deal with the messy spreadsheets so you don’t have to! We’ll help you organize that data to drive results.

  • Never miss an opportunity to get funded. We’ll manage your grant calendar, track deadlines, and craft impactful proposals.

  • Need a trusted partner? From marketing and storytelling to annual appeal design, we’ll design and support your strategy.

Experienced, strategic fundraising support without a full development team (or the big-firm price tag).

  • Grant writing and grant report support

  • Donor stewardship and communication strategies

  • Development support for small and midsize nonprofits

  • CRM and donor database administration

  • Advancement services tailored to your mission

  • Local expertise in Cleveland with national reach