Customized fundraising solutions for nonprofits.

Mission Forward Fundraising empowers your organization to build a strong, sustainable fundraising pipeline—no matter your sector, budget, or experience level. Let’s unlock new funding opportunities and drive your mission forward.

catalyze your mission with funding
OUR CORE Suite of SERVICES

Professional support for institutional fundraising.

Contracts are customized for you and can include a mixture of our services:

Prospect Research

Whether you’re looking for new Campaign prospects or starting from square one, we can identify a number grant opportunities to help you reach your funding goal.

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Grant Pipeline Management

Looking for a low-cost alternative to track your grant history, deadlines, notes, and funding goals? Grant Pipeline Management is your answer.

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Grant Writing & Coaching

Do you need a refresh on your grant narrative or additional capacity to tackle a complicated grant? We can help!

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Additional support your organization’s fundraising needs.

Our complementary services

Individual Giving

We provide a data-driven approach to individual giving, equipping your organization with strategic tools to enhance donor engagement, retention, and revenue growth while offering hands-on support for fundraising campaigns, major gift solicitations, and donor stewardship.

Strategic Planning

We’ll partner with your organization to develop a clear, actionable strategic plan—aligning fundraising goals with mission-driven priorities through in-depth analysis, tailored roadmaps, and sustainable growth strategies.

On-Demand Coaching

We offer expert guidance through direct support and personalized coaching to strengthen your fundraising strategy, including prospecting, funder cultivation, grant positioning, donor engagement, and more.

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Hi, I’m Olivia Gattuso

I've helped nonprofits of all sizes streamline the grant process and secure millions in vital funding. Through this experience, I've developed proven tools and strategies to expand your capacity and maximize fundraising opportunities.

Founder & Principal Consultant

What our clients are saying

  • "Olivia was a valuable thought partner, bringing expertise, A+ writing skills, and a collaborative spirit that helped City Year Seattle secure over $1M in grant funding."

    – Daniel Webb, Managing Director of Development, City Year Seattle/King County

  • "Olivia's strategic grant research, writing, and management have diversified our funding, strengthened funder relationships, and brought thoughtful, organized, and compelling narratives that align with our needs."

    – Cilia Jurdy, Development & Communications Manager, West Seattle Food Bank

  • "Olivia's professionalism, dedication to social justice, and strategic grant planning have made her an invaluable asset, setting our organization up for long-term success."

    – Ariana Orford (Executive Director) & Carlen McKee Romain (Program Director), Legal Hope at The WAVE Foundation

  • "Olivia's strong communication, attention to detail, and deep understanding of our organization's mission made her an exceptional grant-writing consultant and a valuable fund development collaborator."

    – Kathleen Allen, Executive Director, Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra