Stop Building from the Bottom Up. Start Leading with Mission-Driven Strategy.
Fractional marketing and development leadership tailored for nonprofits ready to increase impact—without the cost of a full-time hire.
You’re committed to making a difference.
But your internal team is stretched thin, juggling fundraising, program marketing, and community outreach—and it feels like you’re running in place. Your growth feels stalled. Your donor pipeline is inconsistent. Your messaging isn’t resonating.
Maybe you’ve tried hiring a development director or marketing lead—only to find the right fit is elusive at your budget or stage. Or you hired someone who excelled at execution but struggled to connect strategy to your mission.
You’re not alone. Many nonprofits hit this wall—not because they lack passion or talent—but because they lack a mission-critical growth plan.
And hiring the wrong full-time leader doesn’t just cost money. It costs donor trust, volunteer engagement, and precious time.
That’s why we offer fractional leadership designed for nonprofits seeking clarity, strategic growth, and aligned execution—without the full-time expense.
You are probably wondering:
* Do we need a Development Director, Marketing Manager, or Outreach Coordinator?
* How can we make our fundraising campaigns feel strategic, not scattershot?
* Why does donor engagement feel inconsistent, even though our mission is compelling?
* How can we build sustainable partnerships that fuel long-term impact?
While you wrestle with these questions, your team improvises. Grant deadlines creep up. Volunteer momentum slows. Fundraising plateaus. Internal stress rises.
You don’t need another short-term contractor or volunteer.
You need a leader who understands nonprofit growth—from fundraising to marketing to partnerships.
That’s where fractional leadership comes in:
Right-sized for your budget and capacity
Focused on aligning mission with measurable impact
Built to deliver clarity, momentum, and sustainable growth
We serve as your:
Fractional Marketing Director: Sharpen your messaging, build engagement, and drive awareness.
Fractional Development Director: Lead fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, and partnership building.
Fractional Outreach Coordinator: Support volunteer recruitment, community relations, and mission advocacy.
All roles are tailored to your unique challenges, resources, and goals—moving you from tactical overwhelm to strategic momentum.
How we diagnose and deliver:
Every engagement begins with our proprietary Mission Critical Method™ Assessment — a strategic framework built for clarity, prioritization, and momentum. The Mission Critical Method™ (MCM™) is visually represented by an upside-down triangle, because we believe in flipping the script on traditional business structures: mission at the center, impact at the top.
Our approach has helped clients generate over $25 million in revenue, build six- and seven-figure partnerships, and reclaim dozens of hours each week through smarter marketing and business development.
We pair the MCM™ Assessment with the ABCs Matrix™, a diagnostic lens that reveals what’s working, what’s missing, and what’s misaligned—so you stop guessing and start leading with precision.
From there, we build your Biz Hero Blueprint™ — a customized plan that connects big-picture strategy to ground-level execution.
Your plan may include things like:
* Fundraising campaign strategy and donor journey mapping
* Grant calendar development and management
* Donor and volunteer engagement communications
* Social media and content planning tailored to your audience
* Partnership and sponsorship development
* Impact measurement and reporting frameworks
Who is this for?
This service is ideal for:
* Mission-driven nonprofits doing $250K–$25M/year
* Organizations in leadership transition, growth phases, or strategic pivot
* Executive directors and boards ready to delegate marketing and development leadership
* Nonprofits needing a comprehensive growth plan before hiring full-time
Results.
What our Nonprofit clients have achieved:
* Secured seven-figure grants and sponsorships
* Increased donor retention and lifetime value
* Launched campaigns that raised 3x prior annual fundraising
* Freed 15+ hours per week for leadership through streamlined ops
See how Biz Hero Founder Johanna helps mission-driven clients grow with purpose.
Why Partner with Biz Hero?
Too many mission-driven nonprofit leaders and teams feel overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck.
Their message is unclear. Their marketing feels disconnected. Their donations or grant income are unpredictable. And despite working hard, growth stalls.
We’ve seen it hundreds of times—and we’ve helped turn it around.
With 15+ years of cross-sector leadership, we bring the strategic clarity, systems, and storytelling needed to move from confusion to confident, values-aligned growth.
What Sets Us Apart
Cross-sector expertise across business, nonprofit, and development ecosystems
Human-first leadership grounded in psychology, communication, and systems thinking
Interdisciplinary training blending traditional and modern approaches—from psychology and organizational leadership (Yale, Stanford) to digital marketing and influencer strategy (JB Media Institute, BossBabe, and more)
Trusted by mission-driven clients including B Corps, solar companies, nonprofits, and creatives
A fierce belief that doing good and doing it well isn’t a contradiction—it’s the strategy
Results That Speak for Themselves
$25M+ in revenue generated for businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs
$150M+ in MQL’s generated for entrepreneurs, and businesses
2,500+ small businesses trained, coached, and supported
150,000+ participants reached through self-produced events
110% sales growth for a social enterprise client
65% year-over-year revenue increase for a mission-driven business
8,000% increase in social engagement for a creative brand
Got Questions?
Not sure where to start? Let’s talk it through.
Send us a note with what you're working on, and we’ll help you find the best next step.