Nonprofit Strategy and Fundraising Consultant
Seven & Associates is a nonprofit strategy and fundraising firm that helps mission-driven organizations align strategy, messaging, marketing, and fundraising so they can build sustainable growth.
STRATEGY
You don't have a clear strategy to grow or scale your impact.
marketing
Your audience is undefined, and your marketing is reactive instead of strategic.
FUNDRAISING
You are spread too thin and fundraising is scattered or reactive.
got you started.
Strategy is what
grows your organization.
Passion
Most organizations don't struggle because they lack passion or purpose; they struggle because they don't have a clear strategy, a consistent message, or a sustainable plan for growth. That's the gap we close. We are your strategic growth partner: the bridge between where your mission is today and where it needs to go.
Seven & Associates helps nonprofits align strategy, messaging, marketing, and fundraising so every growth effort works from one clear plan.
YOUR STRATEGIC GROWTH PARTNER
I help nonprofit leaders think like entrepreneurs, bringing clarity, strategy, and smarter fundraising to grow sustainable, mission-driven organizations.
Lonna Gibson
fCMO + Fundraising Consultant
StoryBrand Certified Guide
Nonprofit AI Architect
I’m Lonna Gibson, founder and CEO of Seven & Associates, a nonprofit strategy and fundraising consultant and Fractional CMO+ with 30+ years of nonprofit experience. I bring clarity, structure, and strong business-building skills to your fundraising, marketing, messaging, and growth strategy, so you can focus on impact without losing steam.
I've sat where you sit. I know what it feels like to lead with purpose and still feel stuck, underfunded, and unheard. That's why I don't hand you a strategy deck and disappear. I become your strategic growth partner, because I've found that nonprofits that struggle to raise money usually have a strategy problem, not a fundraising problem, and Seven & Associates fixes the strategy first.
STRATEGIC ADVISOR FOR THOSE DOING GOOD IN THE WORLD:
The cost of staying where you are...
Without A Growth Partner:
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You keep investing in tactics with no strategy underneath, and nothing compounds
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Your message stays unclear; donors and partners can't articulate what you do or why it matters
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Fundraising stays reactive; you're always chasing the next gift instead of building sustainable revenue
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Leadership exhaustion grows; you're making every decision alone without a framework or support. Burnout is inevitable.
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The mission you care about most stays stuck, and the people you exist to serve wait longer
Website &
Marketing Support
Don’t have a team to execute the strategy?
We’ve got your back. Our team helps bring your strategy to life through our marketing and website services — from building websites designed to convert to brand messaging, copywriting, email funnels, social media content, logo and visual identity design, and video storytelling, we ensure every element works together to clearly communicate your value. The result is a marketing system that not only looks great, but helps move the right people to take action.
If you're struggling with a scattered strategy, unclear messaging, or stalled growth,
working with Seven & Associates
is the right decision.
The conversation is free. The clarity is immediate, and the plan we build together is one your whole organization can actually follow.
Working with Seven & Associates has felt less like hiring a marketing agency and more like gaining a strategic partner who genuinely cares about the mission behind the work."
Kari Phillipps
Executive Director
RISE SCV Foundation
Real Results From
Mission-Driven Organizations
"Lonna and her team delivered more in a few weeks than another agency had in six months, at a fraction of the cost. She pulled off straight-up miracles. Because of Seven and Associates, we launched with excellence and I finally feel confident in our brand. Their team is knowledgeable, efficient, and they care deeply about their clients. There is genuine strategy, thoughtfulness, and intention behind everything they do. I am so incredibly grateful to have found them."
Laura Tortora, Executive Director
Aid The Way
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a fractional CMO+?
A fractional CMO+ for a nonprofit is a senior strategist who leads marketing, messaging, and fundraising strategy on a part-time basis. Seven & Associates provides this leadership without requiring the organization to hire another full-time executive.
How does a fractional CMO+ engagement work, and how long does it last?
A fractional CMO+ engagement begins by clarifying goals, audiences, messaging, and growth priorities. Seven & Associates then leads the strategy, directs the team and vendors, aligns marketing with fundraising, and reviews progress over time. Engagements have a six-month minimum, and many continue for 12 to 18 months or even more.
How much does a fractional CMO+ cost?
Seven & Associates fractional CMO+ retainers range from $4,000 to $15,000 per month, depending on the level of leadership and support the organization needs.
Who is a fractional CMO+ for?
Fractional CMO+ support is designed for nonprofits that need senior marketing and fundraising leadership but are not ready to hire a full-time executive. It is a strong fit for teams that can execute but need strategic direction, alignment, and accountability.
What happens when passion finally has a plan behind it?
You wake up knowing exactly where your business is going. Your team is aligned. Donors are giving because they understand the mission. Your message is clear across all platforms. And growth stops feeling like something that happens to you, and starts feeling like something you lead.
You came here to impact lives. Let's build the organization that actually can.
Strategic Clarity
A written plan everyone on your team understands and executes from, every day.
Messaging That Lands
Donors, board members, and staff all tell the same story, clearly and compellingly.
Fundable & Sustainable
Revenue that compounds. Donors who stay. A fundraising plan built for the long game.
Built to Last
An organization with the infrastructure, systems, leadership, and strategy to serve for decades.