The Founder's Ultimatum: Your Mission, Your Legacy, Your Financial Freedom

Let's be real. You're a visionary. You're the kind of person who sees a problem in the world and decides to fix it. But right now, you're exhausted. You're stuck in the day-to-day grind, doing everything yourself—leading the mission, raising the money, and executing the work. Your board, the very people who are supposed to be your greatest allies, are nowhere to be found. They're disengaged, silent, and frankly, a liability.

The truth is, you're not failing. You're simply trying to build a six-figure mission with a broken system. You have the heart, the vision, and the passion. What you're missing is a blueprint for financial freedom. You've been trying to solve a fundraising problem with more fundraising tactics when the real problem is your organizational foundation.

This isn't about getting your board to "help out." This is about building a system that transforms your board from a passive governance body into a powerhouse team of allies who give, raise, lead, and build with you. This isn't just about money; it's about building a legacy that will outlive you. It's about turning your vision into a self-sustaining reality.

I know because I've been where you are. I tried everything. I put my friends on the board. No change. I engaged professionals. Still nothing. The common denominator wasn't the people; it was the broken process. So I built a new one. The result? A night-and-day transformation. My board members came to life, took ownership, and we’ve raised and helped others raise over $5M.

I created the Nonprofit Financial Sustainability Blueprint, a complete, two-part system that gets your board working with you to build a funding engine that guarantees your mission's future.

"I wasted 6 months not knowing what I didn't know before engaging Rooney, Founder of Nonprofit Board Builders LLC. Engaging Rooney, we accomplished a dedicated board, a volunteer program currently staffed with 8 volunteers, a strategic plan for funding, and too much to share. If you are on the fence, reach out to me."
— Donna Kargel, Community Thrive, FL

Part 1: Activating and Organizing Your Board for Success

Before you can raise a single dollar, you need a team that's ready to win. This is the foundational work that makes all future fundraising possible.

1. Reactivate and Organize Your Board: You will audit your board, identify your true believers, and get them to recommit to your mission. The people who stay will be genuinely invested in your success, ready to lead, and eager to put in the work. You'll move from a silent board to an engaged team.

2. Strategic Recruitment: You aren't just filling seats; you're building a championship team. We identify the skills you’re missing—fundraisers, marketers, CPAs—and we build a recruitment process that ensures commitment before they even join the board. You’ll have a powerhouse team with the skills, experience, and exposure to win.

3. Strategic Planning: You will work with your reactivated board to create a collective roadmap for your mission. When they help build the plan, they take ownership of the outcome. This is where you transform them from spectators into players.

4. Delegation and Empowerment: You will stop doing everything alone and start leading. By delegating key responsibilities, you give your board a genuine sense of purpose. This builds an unstoppable momentum and gets them to take ownership of your mission's success.

5. Execution and Momentum: This is where the plan comes to life. Your board takes the lead in building teams and executing. Your meetings become working sessions where progress is reported, feedback is given, and victories are celebrated. This is how you build a self-sustaining engine for your mission—a legacy that runs even when you're gone.

"Working with Rooney has inspired myself and my board members to continue going forward with the mission. Each member understands the overall mission and how they play a critical role in going forward. For much of the time as the Founder and Executive Director I came to a point where I felt stuck. Rooney was able to strategically help guide me to map out a plan where each board member is able to take charge in their area of expertise. I was also able to get the board members engaged and ready to help make an impact in our community. We are all so grateful for the opportunity for the board retreat which was much needed."
— Martina Jones, Bless It Solutions, SC

Part 2: Building Your Unstoppable Fundraising System With Your Board

Once your board is organized and ready to lead, it's time to build the engine that funds your mission. Your board's role is to help you build and execute this system. This is the outcome you've been waiting for.

1. Identify Ideal Funders: You and your board will work together to identify the people and brands with the highest motivation to give to your mission. You'll stop guessing and start targeting the right people.

2. Develop a Resource Development Plan: With your ideal funders in mind, you'll develop a step-by-step plan to move them from prospects to recurring donors. This is the roadmap that ensures your fundraising is strategic, not random.

3. Build and Equip Your Fundraising Team: You will build a dedicated team—starting with volunteers or your board members—to execute your fundraising plan. This is how you create a sustainable, scalable process that doesn't rely solely on you.

4. Launch Your Fundraising Campaign: You will launch a fundraising campaign that follows a relationship-building framework, because people only give to people they know, like, and trust. You'll get more money from every donor, every time.

5. Automate and Build a Culture of Philanthropy: You will automate key processes and build a culture where everyone, from your board members to your volunteers, contributes to your fundraising success. This is how you build an engine that runs itself.

"Rooney and The Nonprofit Board Builder Team really knows their stuff. They helped my board rethink how we fundraise and even changed how we value ourselves and our services. They provide quick and well-thought-out fundraising plans that are easy to follow, giving us the tools and confidence to implement. Highly recommend!"
- Laura Anthony, Zero Waste San Diego

3. The Done-With-You Partnership:

Stop Struggling and Start Building. This is the ultimate solution. This is for the founder who wants to stop struggling and see immediate, sustainable results. We work with you and your board to build the entire system from the ground up. You lead, and we support you every step of the way. This is the highest-value path to financial freedom. Together, we will:

• Reactivate your board
• Recruit new board members to complement your board
• Facilitate strategic planning for immediate action
• Recruit your fundraising team
• Help you launch and sustain execution
• And more

Apply by scheduling your onboarding session to discuss the execution pathway and requirements.

I received the gift of knowledge today and my mind is blown. In all my years as a nonprofit professional l've never received a strategic plan overview the way I received it today. I spoke to a nonprofit strategist Mr Roonie and he is amazing. God has truly given him the gift to serve nonprofits and I am grateful. Top 5 reasons you should have Roonie create a strategy for you: 1: you need a plan to raise funding 2: you need your community input to make your organization work 3: he creates a budget for each program and operating cost 4: it makes it easier to know what to post because you know what your year looks like 5: relationships are key to partnerships Now that you have the plug build those partnerships starting with Rooney. 
- Ally Dodoo, HUGBack Foundation, TX