Nonprofit Consulting Services

Your Mission Deserves a Stronger Foundation

Strategic consulting for nonprofits ready to grow. From organizational development to grant-ready infrastructure, we build what funders and communities need to see.

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20+
Years Nonprofit Experience
$500K+
Grant Strategies Built
3
Active Civic Engagements

Great Missions Get Stuck Without the Right Foundation

You're doing the work. You're serving the community. But when it's time to grow, apply for grants, or bring on partners, the infrastructure gaps show up.

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No professional overview materials when a funder asks "tell me about your organization"
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Grant applications require policies, budgets, and narratives you haven't had time to write
Board governance, financial management, and compliance feel overwhelming for a small team
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Your website and materials don't reflect the quality of work you're actually doing
We close those gaps. Quickly, affordably, and with the quality that funders and partners expect.

What We Build for You

A clear ladder, from a free audit to full strategy partnerships. Pick where you are.

Introductory Specials

Free and $99 starting points. Get a sense of what we do before committing to a brief or a package.

Free
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AI Funding Audit

A free AI-generated audit of your nonprofit. 8 matched grants, a story hook, a 30-day action plan, and a readiness map. Delivered as a PB-branded PDF in minutes.

  • 8 matched grants ranked by fit
  • Story hook drafted for program officers
  • 30-day action plan, week by week
  • Readiness map and one bonus funding strategy
Instant delivery
Run the Audit
Most Common Next Step
$99
Full Written Report + 15-min Call

Takes your AI Funding Audit and turns it into a complete written plan you can hand to your team or board. Plus a 15-minute discovery call to walk through it together. Normally $249.

  • Complete written report personalized to your audit
  • 15-minute discovery call to walk it through
  • The dimension your audit flagged hardest, fully developed
  • Instant delivery
Instant + call within 1 week
Get the Report
Founding Rate
$99
PB Nonprofit Toolkit

Founding-member access to the full PB Nonprofit Toolkit before public launch. $99 founding rate locks you in at this price as we ship.

  • Funder deep-dive profiles
  • Application templates by funder type
  • Story hook bank
  • Weekly grant deadline calendar
  • Your report archived for 24 months
Founding-preview, ships through Q3
Lock In Founding Rate

Briefs & Reports

$249 each. Focused written work delivered in days, not weeks.

Quick Scan
$249
Intelligence Brief

A focused scan of your nonprofit's funding landscape, organizational positioning, and the specific moves that close your readiness gaps. Built fast, useful immediately.

  • Funding landscape snapshot for your cause area
  • Positioning notes and where you stand out
  • Three things to fix this quarter
  • Delivered as a PB-branded PDF
Delivered in 2-3 business days
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Most Targeted
$249
Grant Match Brief

15 funding opportunities matched to your nonprofit's mission, size, and stage. Curated, not algorithmic.

  • 15 grant opportunities matched to your work
  • Eligibility check for each one
  • Deadlines, award amounts, and links
  • Notes on which to prioritize
Delivered in 5-7 business days
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New
$249
Organizational Development Report

If your funding report showed funders you're not quite ready for yet, this maps the path to get there. The OD piece is the unlock for the funding piece.

  • Honest read on where your org is vs grant-ready
  • Specific gaps with what to fix and in what order
  • Sequenced 90-day capacity plan
  • Delivered as a PB-branded PDF
Delivered in 5-7 business days
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Packages

Full builds for nonprofits ready to commit to a stronger foundation.

$3,500
Growth Package

Foundation Package plus a complete fundraising strategy and grant roadmap.

  • Everything in Foundation Package
  • Grant research with up to 15 vetted funders
  • 12-month grant calendar with deadlines and notes
  • Fundraising strategy customized to your revenue goal
  • Website review with prioritized recommendations
  • One landing page built for you (campaign or program)
  • Organizational landing page if your nonprofit doesn't have a site yet
  • Logic model and theory of change
Delivered in 2 weeks
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Full Service
$5,000
Grant-Ready Package

Growth Package plus a complete grant application toolkit. Apply with confidence.

  • Everything in Growth Package
  • Complete policy library (10 board-ready policies)
  • Pre-written grant narratives (multiple lengths, copy/paste ready)
  • Budget templates & narratives (3 sizes: $25K, $75K, $150K)
  • Board governance documents & templates
  • Participant intake forms, surveys, and program tools
  • Organizational development strategy & 12-month action plan
  • 5-page nonprofit website (home, about, programs, donate, contact, minimum)
Delivered in 2-3 weeks
Get Started
$1,500/month
Ongoing Advisory

Monthly strategic guidance as you grow.

  • Monthly strategy call (60 minutes)
  • Grant application review & feedback
  • Board development coaching
  • Fundraising campaign support
  • Priority email support
  • Quarterly organizational health check
3-month minimum commitment
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A La Carte
$1,500 - $7,500
Grant Application Writing

We write and submit the actual grant application on your behalf. Available as a standalone service or add-on to any package.

  • Complete application narrative drafted to funder specifications
  • Budget preparation aligned to grant requirements
  • Supporting documents compiled and formatted
  • Review call before submission
  • Pricing based on grant complexity and requirements
Turnaround based on grant deadline
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Not Just Documents. A Launchpad.

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Overview Decks

Professional presentations that tell your story to funders, partners, and community

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Grant Toolkits

Policies, narratives, budgets, and board documents, everything needed to apply

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Fundraising Strategies

Custom roadmaps with specific grant opportunities, deadlines, and revenue projections

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Organizational Development

Governance, staffing plans, program design, and compliance frameworks

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Research & Analysis

Community need assessments, audience research, and landscape analysis

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Website & Brand Review

Honest assessment with prioritized recommendations to strengthen your digital presence

Book a Discovery Call

15 minutes. No pressure. Let's talk about what your organization needs.

Built by Two Decades of Nonprofit Experience

This isn't theoretical. This is what 20 years of working alongside some of the most impactful organizations in the country looks like in practice.

Todd Walton has spent 20 years building alongside nonprofits, civic organizations, and mission-driven leaders. From 13 years with the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to nearly a decade advising Dr. Mae Jemison (the first Black woman in space), to 10 years shaping programming at Donda's House on Chicago's South Side, his work has always been rooted in genuine connection and real infrastructure. He's served on the Associate Board of the Art Institute of Chicago, founded The Hip Hop Democrat in 2008, and currently consults with the Harold Washington Cultural Center and Together We Build Better.

His consulting practice, Project Baseline, has been operating since 2009. Todd understands the gap between a strong mission and the infrastructure needed to sustain it, and he builds the bridge between the two.

Find more of Todd's work across writing, content, and projects at links.toddbuildskingdoms.com.

13 Years
Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Strategic advisor alongside Rev. Jesse Jackson
9 Years
Dr. Mae Jemison Foundation
Advancing science education and social impact
10 Years
Donda's House / Art of Culture
Arts education on Chicago's South Side
Founded 2008 · 18 Years
The Hip Hop Democrat
Hip-hop culture meets political engagement
Associate Board
Art Institute of Chicago
Board governance and cultural institution leadership
Since 2009
Project Baseline
Colorado Corporation, strategic consulting practice

Three Steps. Real Results.

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Discovery Call

A conversation to understand your organization, your goals, and where the gaps are. No pitch. Just listening.

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Custom Proposal

Within one week, you'll receive a clear scope of work with exactly what we'll deliver, the timeline, and the investment.

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Build & Deliver

We build everything, review it with you, and hand it over. You own all deliverables outright. No lock-in, no recurring fees (unless you choose Advisory).

Frequently Asked Questions

We're a really small nonprofit. Is this for us?

Especially for you. Most of our clients are founder-led organizations with small teams doing big work. The Foundation Package was designed specifically for nonprofits that need to look as strong as they actually are. You don't need a big staff to have professional-grade materials.

We don't have our 501(c)(3) yet. Can you still help?

Yes. We can help you understand the pathway to 501(c)(3) status, whether that's filing Form 1023-EZ, the full 1023, or working through a fiscal sponsor while you build. Several of our deliverables don't require tax-exempt status.

How is this different from hiring a grant writer?

Grant writers help you apply for specific grants. We build the entire organizational foundation that makes every future grant application stronger. The policies, narratives, budgets, and governance documents we create are reusable across dozens of applications. It's the infrastructure beneath the applications.

What if we already have some of these documents?

We'll assess what you have during the Discovery Call and customize accordingly. If your bylaws are solid but your narratives need work, we'll focus there. Every engagement is tailored.

Do you write actual grant applications?

Yes. Our Grant Application Writing service ($1,500-$7,500 per application, based on complexity and timeline) handles the full submission: narrative, budget, supporting documents, everything formatted to the funder's specifications. It's available as a standalone service or as an add-on to any package.

Can you help with our website?

We provide a detailed website review with prioritized recommendations in the Growth and Grant-Ready packages. Full website redesign and development is available as an add-on service.

What types of nonprofits do you work with?

Any mission-driven organization: youth services, education, arts and culture, community development, health equity, civic engagement, faith-based organizations, social services. If you're doing the work, we can help you build the infrastructure to do more of it.

Your Community Needs What You're Building

The mission is already there. The heart is already there. Let's make sure the infrastructure matches.

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