Every Bold Mission Needs a Stable Foundation

GroundFund is a one-year partnership that helps small nonprofits raise up to $250,000 for a reserve fund, endowment, or capital campaign.

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A Strategy for Long-Term Financial Stability

GroundFund is a one-year partnership for small nonprofits ready to raise up to $250,000 to build a reserve fund, seed an endowment, or launch a capital campaign.

Through a tailored mix of individual giving, corporate partnerships, and grant strategy, we help you build a fund that is protected, flexible, and entirely your own. This is future-facing money that strengthens your organization’s ability to grow, adapt, and lead with confidence.

This is not just another fundraising campaign. GroundFund is a focused, forward-looking investment in your financial infrastructure. It runs alongside your existing fundraising work and provides a clear, achievable path to stability over the next 12 months.

Why we created GroundFund.

Many small nonprofits are rich in vision and community trust, but lack the time, capacity, or support to build long-term financial stability.

We created GroundFund for organizations doing powerful work without a safety net. This is an opportunity to build a fund that offers flexibility, breathing room, and real control over your future.

With the right partner and a clear, structured plan, even small teams can build serious financial strength.

How the work gets done

We build and carry out your strategy through an integrated approach that aligns individual giving, corporate partnerships, and institutional funding.

  • We ensure your reserve or capital fund has a consistent, intentional presence in your communications throughout the year. This includes clear messaging, ready-to-use copy, and a content strategy aligned with your voice and audience. We help integrate your ask across newsletters, social channels, and outreach to new supporters beyond your existing donor base. The goal is to normalize long-term giving and steadily grow individual support without overwhelming your team.

  • We take the lead on identifying, outreach, and follow-up with aligned corporate partners. This includes building a sponsorship structure that feels authentic and achievable, developing the necessary materials and messaging, and actively managing the process from first contact through commitment. Your team stays informed and in control while we handle execution and momentum.

  • We research and pursue institutional funding aligned with your work and your long-term goals. We manage grant writing, revisions, and tracking throughout the year, with no cap on the number of grants supported. Whether developing new proposals or strengthening existing ones, our role is to reduce pressure on your team while keeping your fund consistently positioned for support.

Pricing.

GroundFund starts at $3,500 per month for a 12-month partnership designed to support fundraising goals of up to $250,000. Custom pricing is available for larger goals or more complex capital efforts.

Every engagement includes strategy development, messaging, donor and sponsor outreach, grant support, and monthly reporting. You receive consistent guidance and a focused plan from Harvey & Smith Impact, with no hidden costs, percentages, or surprise fees.

What to expect.

GroundFund is a structured, low-lift partnership designed to keep your organization moving forward without adding unnecessary burden. You will meet with us every other week for focused strategy calls, with ongoing access by email and text between meetings.

Each month includes a progress report to track momentum, and each quarter includes a strategy review to adjust course as needed. Communication stays intentional and on track, so your team can remain focused on the work while your fund grows steadily in the background.

Final outcomes depend on organizational readiness, leadership engagement, and fundraising opportunity. GroundFund is designed for organizations ready to make a serious investment in their financial foundation.

“Most of us are running programs, managing staff, writing grants, and responding to urgent needs. The idea of setting aside money for the future feels out of reach, but it is exactly what we need. Without a reserve, one unexpected shift can put everything at risk.”

— A reflection we hear often from nonprofit leaders