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Who this is for

Built for nonprofits with ambitions bigger than their budget.

Nonprofits need marketing that works without wasting dollars that should go toward mission. Every investment needs to drive maximum donor acquisition, retention, and lifetime value.

We build the donor marketing infrastructure that makes growth sustainable: a mission-first website, optimized campaigns and SEO that reach the right donors, and automated cultivation that turns first-time gifts into multi-year relationships.

What we solve

What holds nonprofits back

01
Over-reliance on a small donor base
When most of your revenue comes from a handful of major donors or a single fundraising event, the organization is fragile. We build acquisition programs that grow the number of donors consistently, reducing concentration risk while increasing total donation revenue.
02
Low donor retention and high lapse rates
The most expensive donor to acquire is the one who only gives once. We build automated cultivation sequences (impact updates, milestone communications, anniversary campaigns, and upgrade asks) that keep donors engaged year-round and dramatically increase retention and average gift size.
03
Weak digital presence limiting mission credibility
Major donors, foundation funders, and corporate partners research online before committing. A weak website and sparse digital presence signals organizational instability. We build the digital brand that communicates your impact clearly and makes the giving decision easy and confident.
04
No scalable volunteer or awareness acquisition system
Many nonprofits struggle to grow their volunteer base and broader community alongside their donor base. We build the social content, SEO, and outreach programs that grow mission awareness, attract volunteers, and build the warm audience pool that converts into donors over time.
How we do it

Every channel.
One complete system.

Every product works together as a single coordinated growth engine built to maximize mission impact.

Websites & Funnels
Mission-first websites and donation funnels that communicate impact clearly, build donor trust, and convert visitors into first-time and recurring donors at the highest possible rate.
Creatives
Mission-driven visual content, campaign graphics, and donation-page assets designed to create emotional connection and move donors from passive interest to active giving.
Copywriting
Fundraising appeal copy, impact reports, grant narrative support, and email campaigns written to inspire action at every stage of the donor journey.
Social Media Content
Impact storytelling, beneficiary spotlights, and campaign content that builds emotional connection to the mission, grows your community, and drives both awareness and direct donations.
Paid Media
Donor acquisition and awareness campaigns on Google, Meta, and Instagram, including Google Ad Grants management for nonprofits eligible for up to $10,000/month in free Google Ads.
SEO
Organic search visibility that helps mission-aligned donors, volunteers, and partners find your organization when they're actively looking for a cause to support.
Email Automation
Donor welcome sequences, impact update campaigns, lapsed donor re-engagement flows, year-end appeals, and peer-to-peer fundraising automations that maximize lifetime donor value.
Sales & Outreach
Automated donor cultivation sequences, anniversary and lapsed donor re-engagement, and major gift pipeline development that maximize lifetime donor value.
Growth Advisory
Strategic guidance for nonprofit leaders ready to build a sustainable, diversified donor acquisition and retention engine.
Our methodology

Build. Launch. Adapt. Scale.

Four phases. One donor acquisition and fundraising system. From awareness to a recurring giving base that grows.

See how it works
Build · 01

Your nonprofit's donor funnel, grant content, and fundraising infrastructure are built before any campaign goes live.

Websites & Funnels
Copywriting
Creatives
Paid Media
Email & Automation
SEO
Social Media
Sales & Outreach
Launch · 02

Google Ad Grants, email, and social campaigns activate together and donations and donor sign-ups start from day one.

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Meta AdsLive
Google AdsLive
Email & AutomationLive
SEO & ContentLive
Social MediaLive
OutreachLive
Adapt · 03

Donor retention and CPD data reveals the most effective appeals and channels and fundraising strategy shifts accordingly.

Cost Per Lead
Target: under $5
$0
On target
SLO Conversion Rate
Target: 2–5%
0%
On target
Email Open Rate
Target: 30%+
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On target
SLO vs Ad Spend
Target: revenue ≥ spend
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On target
Scale · 04

High-performing donor segments get scaled as your nonprofit builds a predictable, recurring fundraising engine.

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Monthly ad spend · example
Meta
4.2×
Google
2.8×
Email
1.9×
01
Build

Donation pages, Google Ad Grants setup, email sequences, and impact content all built first.

02
Launch

All channels live. Donation flow, donor nurture, and volunteer recruitment active from day one.

03
Adapt

Donation rate and average gift data drives appeal testing and channel prioritization.

04
Scale

Recurring giving segments scale. Major donor cultivation deepens. Fundraising compounds year over year.

Diane Claxton

"The WRKS Online team built a system that puts cases on my calendar every day. My team just shows up and closes them."

Chris Kincade

"A collective, formidable talent."

FAQ

Common
questions

Still have questions? Any answer can be found on a complimentary discovery call.

What types of nonprofits do you work with?
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We work with nonprofits across causes including education, health and human services, environmental, arts and culture, and community development. We also work with cause-based for-profit organizations with a dual mission. Strategy adapts to your funding model, whether you're primarily individual donor-driven, grant-funded, corporate partnership-focused, or a mix of all three.

Can you help us take advantage of the Google Ad Grant?
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Yes. We specialize in Google Ad Grant setup, management, and optimization for eligible nonprofits. Most organizations barely scratch the surface of the $10,000 monthly credit because the grant has strict compliance requirements and quality thresholds. We manage the grant to its full potential while keeping campaigns compliant and results-focused.

How do you approach donor cultivation versus direct fundraising?
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We build both. Direct fundraising campaigns drive immediate donation volume. Cultivation programs (impact stories, volunteer engagement, event invitations, and personalized outreach) build the emotional connection that converts one-time donors into recurring and major gift donors. The balance between the two shifts based on your organizational priorities and fundraising calendar.

How quickly can we expect more donations?
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Paid campaigns and Google Grant campaigns typically generate donation volume within 2 to 4 weeks of launch. Email cultivation sequences start improving retention rates within the first 30 to 60 days. SEO and organic social build over 90 to 180 days. Year-end and major campaign performance compounds as the donor base grows and trust deepens.

Am I locked into a long-term contract?
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No. We work on a rolling monthly basis. Most nonprofits continue because the marketing system compounds over time: more donors, higher retention, lower acquisition cost, and a larger community of mission supporters each month. We understand budget constraints and build the engagement around what produces the highest return on every dollar you invest in growth.

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