Senior Fundraising Strategy & Interim Executive Leadership

Pani Advisory provides senior-level fundraising strategy, development leadership, and interim executive support to nonprofit organizations navigating transition, growth, or fundraising pressure.

Fundraising & Development Strategy Consulting

We partner with nonprofit leaders to design fundraising strategies that are realistic, sustainable, and aligned with organizational capacity, using proven, innovative methods.

This work is most often engaged when fundraising performance has stalled, leadership has changed, or boards need a clear plan forward.

Services include:

  • Fundraising strategy assessment and planning

  • Revenue pipeline and major gifts analysis

  • Development team structure and staffing design

  • Board fundraising strategy and engagement

  • Short- and long-term development planning

Engagements typically take the form of 90-day strategy projects or multi-month advisory engagements, depending on scope and need.

Capital Campaign Readiness & Campaign Rescue

Capital and comprehensive campaigns require disciplined planning, leadership alignment, and board accountability. Pani Advisory supports organizations preparing for campaigns—or correcting course mid-campaign—with clear-eyed analysis and practical strategy.

Services include:

  • Campaign readiness assessments

  • Campaign strategy and positioning

  • Leadership and principal gift planning

  • Board roles, expectations, and accountability

  • Campaign course correction and risk mitigation

This work is commonly initiated by boards and CEOs seeking clarity before making significant fundraising commitments.

Interim Director of Development, CDO & COO Services

Pani Advisory provides interim Director of Development, Chief Development Officer (CDO), and Chief Operating Officer (COO) leadership during periods of transition or instability.

These engagements focus on organizational stabilization, continuity, and preparing the organization for long-term success—not simply filling a vacancy.

Interim leadership support may include:

  • Managing development or operations teams

  • Stabilizing fundraising performance

  • Partnering with boards and executive leadership

  • Supporting executive search and leadership transitions

  • Strengthening systems, processes, and internal alignment

Interim engagements are typically 3–9 months, part-time or full-time depending on organizational need.

Strategic Advisory Retainers for Nonprofit Leaders

For organizations seeking ongoing senior-level guidance without a full-time executive hire, Pani Advisory offers strategic advisory retainers.

This model provides experienced counsel, continuity, and accountability over time.

Retainer support may include:

  • CEO and executive leadership advisory

  • Board partnership and facilitation

  • Oversight of fundraising strategy and execution

  • Support during periods of organizational change

  • Strategic problem-solving and decision support

Retainers are structured on a monthly basis, with clearly defined scope and outcomes.

How We Work

All engagements are led directly by Alicia Pani, Founder and Principal of Pani Advisory. Executive-level work is not delegated or outsourced.

Our approach is:

  • Senior-led and hands-on

  • Clearly scoped and outcome-focused

  • Grounded in real-world nonprofit leadership experience

Pani Advisory works with arts and culture organizations, mission-driven nonprofits, and international institutions seeking clarity, stability, and forward momentum.

Start a Conversation

If your organization is facing a fundraising challenge, leadership transition, or strategic inflection point, we should talk.

Contact Pani Advisory to explore next steps.