Nonprofit Marketing Consulting
Strategy First. Then Everything Else Works.
Most nonprofits don't have a marketing problem. They have a strategy problem that shows up as scattered marketing and stalled fundraising. I help you fix the order, so your message, your marketing, and your fundraising finally pull in the same direction.
Lonna Gibson
Nonprofit Marketing Consultant
30+
YEARS IN NONPROFIT
Experience from Start-Ups
to Multi-Million-Dollar Organizations
Association of Fundraising
Professionals Board Member
MARKETING
StoryBrand Certified Guide
fCMO Duct Tape Advisor
SuperHuman AI Certified
FUNDRAISING
Veritus Major Gifts Scholar
Millions Raised for
Mission-Driven Organizations
What does a nonprofit marketing consultant do?
A nonprofit marketing consultant sets the direction for how your organization tells its story and raises money. I clarify who you serve, sharpen your message, build the marketing plan, and make sure every effort supports your fundraising goals. You get senior strategy, not another task list. The work starts with a plan, so your team knows what to prioritize and your next marketing dollar has something solid to stand on.
Lonna Gibson
Seven & Associates CEO
Nonprofit Strategy Consultant
StoryBrand Certified Guide
Duct Tape Certified Marketing Advisor
Veritus Major Gifts Scholar
SuperHuman AI Certified
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Greater San Fernando Valley Board Member
30+ years in the nonprofit sector
Nonprofit Marketing in Santa Clarita and Los Angeles
Nonprofit Strategy Consultant
I Know What It’s Like When Everything Falls on the Nonprofit Leader
I spent 30+ years inside nonprofits. I know what happens when the strategy isn’t clear and marketing and fundraising aren’t working from the same plan.
The team works harder... more events, emails, campaigns, grants. But more activity doesn’t fix a leadership and alignment problem.
That experience shaped how I work with nonprofits today.
I believe the order matters: strategy first, then messaging, then marketing and fundraising working together.
Because when those pieces align, your team knows what to prioritize, your message stays consistent, and your fundraising has a stronger foundation to grow from.
That’s the role I bring to your organization: senior strategic leadership that connects the pieces and helps your team move forward with clarity.
Tell me what’s going on. In 30 minutes, we’ll talk through where you’re stuck, what may be getting in the way, and what your best next step could be.
What working together
can include
Messaging
and Brand Clarity
A clear message your whole team can tell, built on the StoryBrand framework.
Ongoing Marketing Leadership
A part-time senior strategist leading your marketing and fundraising, without another full-time hire.
AI For
Your Team
What it
Costs
What Nonprofit Leaders Say
About Working With Us.
"Lonna 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
Common Questions
What is nonprofit marketing consulting?
Nonprofit marketing consulting is senior strategy for how your organization markets itself and raises money. It starts with a clear plan, then aligns your messaging, marketing, and fundraising so they work together instead of competing for attention.
How is this different from a marketing agency?
An agency runs tactics, like campaigns, posts, and emails. I set the direction those tactics follow, and I make sure your marketing supports your fundraising. You get a strategy your team can run, not a stack of deliverables.
Do you work with organizations outside California?
Yes. I work in person with nonprofits in Santa Clarita and the greater Los Angeles area, and virtually with organizations anywhere in the country.
What does an engagement cost?
It depends on your scope and your stage of growth. Some organizations need a focused project. Others need ongoing leadership. You can see current options on the services page.
How do you measure results?
We set clear goals and KPIs at the start and review them on a regular cadence. You always know what we are working toward and whether it is working.
How do we get started?
Book a free discovery call. We will talk through where your organization is stuck, and find the right starting point together.
If you're struggling with a scattered strategy, unclear messaging, or stalled growth,
working with Seven & Associates
is the right decision.
Seven & Associates works with nonprofits and small-to-mid-size businesses that are ready to build marketing and fundraising systems that actually generate leads, convert donors, and scale revenue. Strategy before tactics. Clear messaging that converts. Execution support so the plan doesn’t sit on a shelf.
Here’s how to get started:
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Request a free 30-minute Discovery Call to talk through where your organization is stuck
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Take the donor-ready assessment to identify your biggest gaps
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Explore the services page to see which engagement is the right fit
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Read the case studies to learn the impact an fCMO+ can make
Lonna Gibson, Nonprofit Growth Strategist • Founder of Do Good SCV
StoryBrand Certified Guide • fCMO+ Certified Strategic Advisor
661-388-1295 • lonna@sevenandassoc.com • www.sevenandassoc.com