Coaching & Training

Take flight with a Paper Crane coach.

When it comes to fund development,
sometimes you just need a little support.


Are you ready to do the development work yourself or have a development director who is relatively new? Our team members can meet with you weekly or semi-weekly to boost your confidence, help you set your priorities, and motivate you along the way as you research prospective funders and write grant proposals. We'll offer expert advice as you navigate everything from individual donor campaigns to emails from your board members with funding source leads, to RFPs for federal grants.


Whether you're new to the world of fundraising, or if you're taking on additional responsibilities, development can get pretty overwhelming. You can feel like you’re chasing endless opportunities and spinning your wheels.


No athlete competes in the Olympics without a coach. Even going to the gym is more effective with a personal trainer who knows the equipment and the best work out for your fitness goals. Work with one of our coaches to gain confidence and make your fundraising efforts more effective.


Coaching packages are in increments of 6 months (24 weekly sessions) or 1 year (24 semi-weekly sessions).


We’re on your side.

here to help you:

  • Break through whatever is stopping you from bringing in the funding you need.
  • Increase your confidence around all things fund development.
  • Create new and better relationships with funders.
  • Put a system in place organization-wide to continually and abundantly fund your work.

One-to-One Coaching

ready to soar?

Develop your strengths with a coach who’ll design an individualized strategy for your growth. Book a block of sessions over 6 months to 1 year. Each week, we’ll work with you to define your goals, build your confidence, stay motivated, and get the important work of fundraising done.

Lynda Berge Disser


Specializing in Grant Writing, Fundraising, Funder Relations, and Program Development

Claire Michaels


Specializing in Grant Writing and Program Development for Workforce Development

Dive into development.

Join the grants lab

The Grants Lab is an 8-session course over 10 weeks where participants learn grant writing by working on a grant application for a non-profit of their choice. They receive expert guidance through coaching calls between sessions.

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Book a 30-minute free consultation.

Let's talk about how coaching can help you achieve your goals.

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