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We're on a mission to Democratize Fundraising

So anyone who wants to do good in the world -- can


The Challenge

Many promising nonprofits secure initial seed funding but lack the capacity, knowledge, and resources to scale into sustainable growth.

As a result, countless missions get stuck in “proof of concept,” missing opportunities for major grants, major donors, or large-scale partnerships—all because they don’t have a dedicated fundraising staff to push them forward.

We're here to change that.

Does this sound familiar?

  1. 1.Stuck Between Seed & Scale


  1. 2.Lack of resources + infrastructure



  1. 3.Systemic inequalities

Nonprofits outgrow initial funding but aren’t yet large enough for major philanthropic grants, leaving them in a funding limbo without the resources expand their impact.


​Without a an expensive strategic plan, dedicated staff or operational systems, organizations find it difficult to engage major donors, manage pipelines, or sustain consistent revenue—ultimately limiting growth.
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Despite demonstrated impact, BIPOC- and women-led nonprofits face even greater funding gaps, receiving less philanthropic support and compounding the challenges of scaling effectively.

Our Solutions


​We believe that every nonprofit—regardless of size, background, or resources—deserves a clear, equitable path to sustainable funding. By embedding ourselves in your team and building the right systems, we eliminate the barriers between seed funding and major donor readiness. Our hands-on, flexible approach ensures you don’t need a full staff to raise big dollars, and our commitment to equity bridges funding gaps for BIPOC- and women-led organizations.


Consultants vs. Embedded partners

Consultant

❌ Advice Giver

❌ Focus on deliverables

❌ Provides high-level recommendations

❌ Limits scope based on contract

❌ Specialist in one area

❌ Delegates tasks and projects

❌ Time-bound support

❌ External, zoomed out

Embedded Partner

✅ Direct implementer of strategies

✅ Focuses on results and measurable outcomes

✅ Handles day-to-day execution and management

✅ Flexible, adapting to evolving needs

✅ Multifaceted, offering a broad range of skills

✅ Takes tasks off your plate

✅ Long-term, ongoing member

✅ Integrates seamlessly into your existing team

What we do

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Fundraising Accelerator


  • A 4-week cohort for early-stage nonprofits
  • Covers Donor Pipeline, Major Gifts, Strategy, and CRM Setup
  • Launches April 2025 – Apply now (limited spots!)
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Embedded Fundraising Partnership


  • We act as your fundraising team, providing strategy & hands-on execution
  • Includes major donor cultivation, grant writing, events, and more
  • Pipeline health: We identify 3x more qualified funders aligned with your mission
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Tech-powered Fundraising


  • Implement & Integrate advanced tools to streamline donor engagement
  • Automate Workflows & Donor Segmentation so you can focus on relationships
  • Real-Time Dashboards & Data Insights—giving you instant visibility into your pipeline’s health


Meet (some) of the Team

MICHELLE AKA (AKAPNITIS)
​FOUNDER + CEO

  • Founder and CEO of MA IMPACT PARTNERS: Provided $5M+ in philanthropic support in its founding year to our nonprofit clients
  • VP of Fundraising: Exceeded $16 million annual fundraising goal while leading a robust team of 6
  • Operational Expert: Boosted fundraising by 40%+ by developing an operational system with Salesforce integration and Moves Management.


KEVIN ERVIN
​CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

  • Background/Credibility: Nonprofit executive with 20+ years of leadership in innovation and strategic planning, including local CEO roles and fundraising leadership at YMCA and Change for Kids and nationally at Our Turn, Inc and Our Turn Action Network.
  • Greatest Achievements: Secured nearly $20M in funding, including opening a $2M remote learning center mid-pandemic. Developed groundbreaking fundraising strategies.
  • Role in Project: Builds and executes a fundraising strategy, identifying goals and creating a plan to achieve transformational impact.

EBONIE PITTMAN
​EXECUTIVE ADVISOR

  • Head of Fundraising at ALVIN AILEY DANCE COMPANY: Oversees multi-million dollar fundraising goal for World Renown Dance Organization.
  • Capital Campaign Champion: Supported $100M+ in capital campaign funding for American Ballet Theatre & Harlem Dance Theatre
  • Fundraising Expert: Secured gifts from McKenzie Scott and other Transformational philanthropist


DANIEL SALAS
​FUNDRAISING STRATEGIST

  • Background/credibility:
    ​Daniel Salas is the Director of Major Gifts at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), where he manages relationships with high-net-worth individuals across the Eastern United States. He brings prior development experience from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation. He also teaches Strategic Philanthropy as an Associate Instructor at Columbia University. Daniel graduated with honors from Fordham University and holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University.
  • Greatest achievements:
    ​At NRDC, Daniel helps raise approximately $68 million annually to support global climate and conservation initiatives.
  • Role in project:
    ​MA Impact Partners fundraising strategist leading climate change initiatives.

How we operate

We Embed, Not Advise: Instead of handing over recommendations, we jump in and execute alongside your team.

We’re Generalists, Not Specialists: By mastering the entire fundraising lifecycle, we make sure all pieces (strategy, operations, outreach) fit together seamlessly.

We Systematize Success: Moves management, donor pipelines, and automated reporting—so nothing falls through the cracks and your fundraising remains predictable.

We Focus on Infrastructure: No more “fire-drill fundraising.” We build solid systems for long-term, sustainable revenue.


Michelle gave me a level of support I'd never experienced before.

Mark Donovan

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of DENVER BASIC INCOME PROJECT

Testimonials


Cee Greene
​Board of Directors,
​Partnership Schools

From day one, Michelle was scrappy, adaptable, and resilient, leading to surpassing the most ambitious fundraising campaign in our history by $250,000, beyond the $12.5MM goal...
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​Our fundraising increased YOY with 30% more new donors and an overall increase in donor giving of 9%. Emphasizing her exceptional qualities, Greene states, Michelle possesses an exceptional level of 'divine discontent, and her pursuit of excellence is relentless as she "consistently seeks improvement for herself, her team, and the entire organization." Under Michelle's guidance, her team's effectiveness soared as she "reorganized her team, recruited and trained more staff," and led with "passion, determination, thoughtfulness, and grace." Michelle's leadership was instrumental in achieving these remarkable results.

Sophie Otiende
​Founder, Collective Threads Initiative

"As someone, who is growing a new initiative that is bold and not traditional, Michelle and her team have been exceptional. They embed themselves in the team and their help has significantly helped in our seeding stage and they will continue to build our pipeline as we grow."

Onboarding


Phase 1 - Discovery + Immediate Execution

Key Deliverables

Discovery Diagnostic Report

Donor Pipeline Assessment

Moves Management Framework

Kick off call

Immediate Fundraising Support

Phase 2 - Strategic Execution & Infrastructure Building

Key Deliverables

Strategic Plan Development

Budget & Fundraising Goal Setting

Case for Support Development

Board Engagement Fundraising Plans

Major Gifts Cultivation Plans

Fundraising Communications & Material Development

Lead Research + Mining

Phase 3 - Execution & Growth (Ongoing Partnership)

Key Deliverables

Donor Stewardship & Retention Plan Execution

Fundraising Appeal & Solicitation Execution

Proposal Writing & Submission

Fundraising Best Practices Training & Development

Board & Staff Fundraising Workshops


Thank you for the opportunity to scale your mission

Let's find time below to chat more ⬇️

Email: [email protected] | Website: maimpactpartners.com