Digital fundraising for nonprofits doing big things
Nerdwave Consulting helps nonprofits modernize how they raise money online — with clear strategy, honest advice, and zero jargon.
Digital fundraising, done right
Service packages built for nonprofits that want to modernize how they raise money online — from peer-to-peer campaigns to livestream fundraising and the tech stack behind it.
Digital Fundraising Audit
A clear-eyed look at where you stand and what to fix first.
Best for: organizations unsure why online giving is underperforming.
- Review of website donation flow, email/SMS tools, and CRM setup
- Competitive scan of 2–3 peer organizations' digital campaigns
- Written report with prioritized, actionable recommendations
- 60-minute findings walkthrough with your team
Campaign Launch Package
Hands-on build and launch of a peer-to-peer or giving-day campaign.
Best for: orgs running (or planning) a P2P, giving-day, or year-end push.
- Campaign strategy, timeline, and goal-setting
- Platform setup (e.g., Classy, GiveButter, OneCause) and page design
- Donor segmentation and email/social content calendar
- Post-campaign performance report
Streaming Fundraiser Setup
Turn Twitch, YouTube, or a charity gaming event into a real revenue channel.
Best for: orgs partnering with streamers or gaming communities, or running an Extra Life–style event.
- Platform and overlay setup (Tiltify, GiveButter, StreamElements)
- Streamer/team onboarding kit and incentive structure
- Donor follow-up and tax-receipt workflow
- Live event-day support (optional add-on)
Ongoing Digital Strategy Retainer
Continuous support so digital fundraising keeps improving, not just launches once.
Best for: orgs that want a fractional digital fundraising lead without a full-time hire.
- Monthly strategy call + async support
- Quarterly campaign planning and performance review
- Light-touch content and platform troubleshooting
- Priority access for new campaign builds
Nonprofits only. On purpose.
I work exclusively with mission-driven organizations — because that's the work I know, and the work I care about.
Small & mid-size nonprofits
Teams where fundraising, communications, and tech all land on the same few desks — and online giving keeps getting pushed to "someday."
Orgs planning a campaign
Giving days, peer-to-peer pushes, and year-end appeals that deserve a real strategy and platform setup, not a last-minute scramble.
Orgs exploring streaming
Nonprofits curious about Twitch, YouTube, and charity gaming events as a genuine revenue channel — not just a novelty.
Hi, I'm David. The nerd behind the wave.
I founded Nerdwave Consulting in 2022 because too many nonprofits were stuck choosing between doing digital fundraising badly themselves or paying agency prices for work they didn't fully understand.
I've sat on your side of the table. I co-founded and led a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ran its outreach, donor relations, and fundraising, and learned firsthand what it means to stretch every dollar. I'm also completing a Master of Public Administration with a certificate in Technology and Innovation Management.
My promise is simple: honest advice, plain language, and strategies matched to what your organization can actually sustain.
A process without the mystery
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Discover
A free intro call. We talk about your goals, audience, budget, and what's worked (or hasn't) so far.
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Plan
You get a clear, prioritized strategy with plain-language reasoning behind every recommendation.
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Build & launch
Campaigns, content, and tools go live — done for you, or set up so your team can run them.
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Refine
We review what the numbers say, keep what works, and adjust what doesn't. No autopilot.
Ready to ride the wave?
Tell me about your mission and what you're trying to raise. If I can help, I'll show you exactly how. If I can't, I'll point you to someone who can.
Email David →info@nerdwaveconsulting.com · Kansas City, Missouri