Development AND

Marketing Solutions

Your Strategic Partner for Growth and Impact

Expert Fundraising and Marketing Guidance for Nonprofits and Mission-Driven Organizations

Empowering Organizations to Maximize Their Impact

Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations often struggle with limited resources for fundraising and marketing expertise. Many can’t afford a full-time Chief Development Officer or Marketing Director, yet these functions are critical for sustainability and growth. Building Burro provides fractional advancement leadership to help organizations build robust fundraising programs and compelling marketing strategies—without the cost of a full-time executive.

We understand that successful fundraising goes beyond asking for money—it’s about building relationships, telling compelling stories, and creating sustainable systems that support your mission for years to come.

How Can We Help Your Organization?

Campaign Leadership
  • Capital, annual, and endowment campaigns
  • Feasibility studies and strategic planning
  • Case for support development
Major & Annual Gifts
  • Prospect research and moves management
  • Major gift cultivation and solicitation
  • Multi-channel annual giving programs
  • Donor acquisition and retention strategies
Legacy Development
  • Planned giving program establishment
  • Bequest marketing and professional advisor relations
  • Charitable trusts, annuities, and complex gifts
  • Legacy society cultivation and stewardship
Brand Development
  • Mission messaging and visual identity
  • Market positioning and competitive analysis
  • Website optimization and content strategy
Digital Marketing
  • Social media management and advertising
  • SEO and online donor acquisition
  • Email campaigns and impact storytelling
Stewardship Programs
  • Donor recognition and retention strategies
  • Relationship management and journey mapping
Event Management
  • Fundraising galas and appreciation events
  • Community engagement and virtual events
Board & Staff Development
  • Board fundraising and ask training
  • Development officer coaching and skills building
  • Grant writing and marketing workshops
Executive Leadership
  • CEO/Executive Director fundraising coaching
  • Strategic planning facilitation
  • Performance improvement and leadership development
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Why Work With Us?

Building Burro brings deep fundraising and marketing expertise tailored to the nonprofit sector and small businesses. We understand the unique challenges you face—from limited budgets to competing priorities—and we know how to maximize impact with available resources.

Our approach combines strategic thinking with practical implementation. We don’t just create plans; we help you execute them. Whether you’re launching a capital campaign, building your first development program, or expanding your marketing reach, we provide the leadership and hands-on support needed to achieve measurable results.

What sets us apart is our integrated perspective. Fundraising and marketing work best when aligned, and we ensure your messaging, donor communications, and brand strategy work together to amplify your mission and drive sustainable growth.

The result? Professional-level advancement leadership at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale our involvement based on your organization’s evolving needs.

Services Include

Fundraising Strategy Development

Campaign Planning & Management

Prospect Research & Analytics

Major Gift Program Development

Annual Giving Campaign Management

Planned Giving Program Implementation

Grant Writing & Foundation Relations

Event Planning & Execution

Donor Stewardship Programs

Marketing Strategy & Brand Development

Website Development & Optimization

Social Media Strategy & Management

Content Creation & Storytelling

Digital Marketing & SEO

Database Management & Analytics

Board & Staff Training

Executive Coaching

Development Audit & Assessment

Ready to Transform
Your Fundraising and Marketing?

Our expertise ensures your organization builds sustainable revenue streams and compelling brand presence. Whether you’re launching your first capital campaign, expanding your donor base, or developing a comprehensive marketing strategy, we provide the leadership and guidance needed to achieve your goals.

Let us help you maximize your fundraising potential and amplify your mission impact—strategically, sustainably, and successfully.

Contact us today to discuss how our fractional development and marketing services can help your organization thrive.

About Kate Martin

Kate Martin is an advancement professional with over a decade of experience in nonprofit and religious organizations, small businesses, and higher education. She has served in roles in leadership, development, marketing, operations, and facilities throughout her career, including extensive experience with annual fund, major gift, and legacy fundraising, board management and service, and communications and marketing. Kate is passionate about helping organizations advance their missions to their fullest potential through the implementation of effective development and marketing strategies.

Kate is pursuing her ThM at Dallas Theological Seminary and received her BA in Economics and Government from the University of Virginia. She lives in Dallas and serves clients throughout Texas.

Have additional questions? Contact us today to learn more about how Building Burro can support your operations and growth.