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What happens when nonprofits start telling better stories?

Published 3 months ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader,

A note from Tanya, CCC Founder

As we head into the final stretch of the year, I’ve been reflecting on how strategy and storytelling work hand in hand to move fundraising forward. This month’s newsletter highlights one of our inspiring clients, introduces a new way to access expert support through our Strategic Fundraising Coaching Session, and shares tools to help you strengthen donor relationships and plan for what’s next.

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Whether you’re gearing up for year-end or setting the stage for 2026, I hope these resources spark new ideas and help you feel more confident in your next steps.

💡 Find Your Focus: A Strategic Fundraising Coaching Session

If your organization is ready to grow fundraising results but not sure where to begin, this focused 90-minute session is the first step toward working with Collaborative Cause Consulting.

Together, we’ll assess your current fundraising approach, clarify your goals, and map out your next best move — whether that means strengthening your systems, adding fractional support, or building a plan to scale your individual giving.

This session is required for all new CCC clients and includes:

  • A detailed review of your donor program and systems
  • Strategic recommendations tailored to your goals
  • Clear guidance on which CCC service level — Momentum, Compass, or Groundwork — best fits your needs

The cost of the Strategic Fundraising Coaching Session ($999 + HST) is fully credited toward any CCC engagement started within 90 days, upon mutual agreement to move forward

Introducing Atlantic IMPACT - a Podcast About Storytelling for Nonprofits

Collaborative Cause Consulting is thrilled to launch Atlantic IMPACT, a new podcast exploring the power of storytelling in the nonprofit sector. Each episode features conversations with changemakers who use stories to connect, inspire, and drive impact.

🎧 Tune in to the first episode of Atlantic IMPACT — hear how storytelling is transforming nonprofit work.

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Want to be on the podcast?

We’re now booking guests for our second season! If you are Atlantic-Canada based and your organization has advanced its mission forward through storytelling, we’d love to hear from you.

Meet One of Our Clients: 2b theatre company​

From Paris to Prague, Tokyo to Toronto, 2b theatre company has brought bold, homegrown stories from Halifax to 67 cities across the globe — each performance a love letter to where they come from.

A Halifax-based company with an international reach, 2b creates imaginative, socially relevant productions that challenge and inspire audiences. This past summer, they took Red Like Fruit to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where they received a prestigious Scotsman Fringe First Award, continuing their tradition of sharing Atlantic Canadian artistry with the world.

Collaborative Cause Consulting is proud to support 2b theatre in developing fundraising strategies and campaigns that connect their creative vision with audiences and donors who believe in the power of live performance.

Curious what working together could look like?

Every partnership with Collaborative Cause Consulting begins with a Strategic Fundraising Coaching Session — a focused 90-minute conversation that helps you assess your current fundraising strategy, clarify your goals, and identify the best next steps for your organization.

It’s the first step toward building clarity, confidence, and a fundraising plan that truly works for your team.

Ready to get started — or want to explore our free resources first?

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I help small and mid-sized nonprofits across Canada strengthen their fundraising systems and grow individual giving programs that last. With more than twenty years of experience in healthcare and social impact organizations, I’ve raised millions for causes that change lives. Now I support nonprofits through fractional fundraising services, systems consulting, and practical guidance tailored to their stage of growth. At Collaborative Cause Consulting, my team and I focus on helping organizations build sustainable individual giving programs—from donor stewardship and annual campaigns to peer-to-peer fundraising and fundraising infrastructure. We combine strategy with hands-on implementation so you can focus on what matters most: your mission. Subscribe for bite-sized, actionable stewardship and fundraising tips designed for small shops. Each email offers practical advice you can read over coffee and use the same day to deepen donor relationships and strengthen your systems.

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