Fundraising & Organizational Sustainability

A Consulting Perspective

Fundraising is more than raising money—it is about building a resilient organization with the capacity to fulfill its mission today and well into the future. At ACL Consulting, fundraising is our core strength. With more than 30 years of hands-on fundraising experience, Tony Lokash brings proven strategies, disciplined systems, and practical leadership to help nonprofits significantly strengthen their financial position.

 

Across every client engagement, Tony has helped organizations more than quadruple their working capital, creating stability, confidence, and long-term sustainability. Our approach focuses not on quick fixes, but on building fundraising programs that are strategic, diversified, and repeatable.

A Strategic Approach to Fundraising

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Many nonprofits rely too heavily on a single funding source or operate without a clear fundraising strategy. ACL Consulting works alongside nonprofit leadership to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising framework aligned with mission, capacity, and growth goals.

We begin by assessing your current fundraising efforts, organizational readiness, donor base, and internal systems. From there, we help clarify priorities and establish a clear roadmap that connects fundraising goals directly to organizational impact.

Our work emphasizes:

  • Clear fundraising goals tied to mission outcomes
  • Realistic projections based on capacity and market conditions
  • Defined roles for staff, board members, and volunteers
  • data-start="1781" data-end="1834">Systems that support consistency and accountability

Diversifying Revenue Streams

Sustainable organizations do not rely on one funding source. ACL Consulting helps nonprofits strengthen and diversify revenue across multiple channels, reducing risk and increasing long-term stability.

Areas of focus may include:

  • Individual giving (major gifts, mid-level donors, and annual appeals)
  • Foundation and corporate support
  • Events and campaigns that deliver strong net revenue
  • Board engagement in fundraising
  • Planned and legacy giving strategies

By developing multiple, well-managed revenue streams, organizations gain flexibility and confidence in their financial future.

Building Fundraising Capacity

Fundraising success depends on more than ideas—it requires structure, discipline, and leadership. ACL Consulting helps organizations build the internal capacity needed to sustain fundraising growth over time.

This includes:

  • Strengthening fundraising systems and processes
  • Establishing metrics and performance benchmark
  • Improving donor stewardship and relationship management
  • Supporting staff development and leadership effectiveness
  • Helping boards understand and embrace their fundraising role

Our work ensures fundraising is not dependent on a single individual, but embedded into the organization’s culture and operations.

Board and Leadership Engagement

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Effective fundraising requires engaged leadership. Tony Lokash works closely with executive directors and boards to build clarity, confidence, and shared responsibility around fundraising.

We help boards:

  • Understand their role in fundraising
  • Overcome common fears and misconceptions
  • Align governance with financial sustainability
  • Become effective ambassadors for the organization

When leadership is aligned and engaged, fundraising becomes more authentic, effective, and mission-driven.

Proven Results, Practical Guidance

Tony Lokash’s three decades of fundraising experience span a wide range of nonprofit organizations and funding environments. His work is grounded in real-world execution, not theory. Clients consistently achieve measurable improvements in fundraising performance, including dramatic increases in working capital and financial stability.

>ACL Consulting does not offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Every engagement is tailored to the organization’s size, mission, and stage of development, ensuring strategies are both ambitious and achievable.

Partnering for Long-Term Sustainability

Fundraising should empower your mission—not distract from it. ACL Consulting partners with nonprofit leaders to create fundraising systems that are clear, sustainable, and aligned with long-term goals.

If your organization is ready to move beyond short-term fundraising challenges and build a stronger financial future, ACL Consulting is ready to help.