Radical Strategy. Real Support.
Rely on us to help fund your mission, so you can focus on the work.
We raise resources today to strengthen organizations for tomorrow.
Redefining Leadership, Reimagining Change
We’re an 80% women-led and LGBTQ-led team—60% first-generation immigrants of color—with a mission to build power, fund equity-driven work, and co-create community-centered strategy. Since 2020, we’ve helped organizations raise over $7 million in funding to sustain movements, shift systems, and tell stories that matter.
Our Approach to Nonprofit Consulting
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all consulting. Our approach is collaborative, intentional, and designed to meet organizations where they are — from small grassroots groups to established nonprofits.
- Listen & Learn – We start by understanding your story, community, and vision.
- Co-Create Strategy – Together, we design equity-centered solutions for long-term growth.
- Partner for Results – We stay engaged to ensure strategies turn into measurable outcomes and lasting impact.
- Build for Tomorrow – Our goal is to leave organizations stronger, more sustainable, and ready for the future.
Resources for Nonprofit Leaders & Changemakers
We believe knowledge builds power. Explore our latest fundraising insights, grant writing tips, and nonprofit resources:
Grant Writing Tips for Small Nonprofit
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Equity in Fundraising
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Storytelling for Social Change
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What We Do: Fundraising Strategy & Nonprofit Consulting
- Grant Writing & Prospect Research – From identifying the right opportunities to drafting winning proposals that get funded
- Major Donor Cultivation & Development Planning – Strategy and coaching to grow individual giving programs and long-term donor relationships
- Email & Social Media Fundraising Campaigns – From campaign design and copywriting to follow-up and reporting
- Event & Gala Fundraising – Turning community gatherings into successful, mission-centered fundraising experiences
- Capacity-Building & Leadership Support – Ongoing advising to strengthen operations, boards, and staff development
Our Impact in Numbers
Since 2020, we’ve partnered with equity-driven organizations nationwide — with a strong local focus in Oakland and the Bay Area — to help them thrive:
- $7M+ raised in grant funding to power grassroots change
- 50+ nonprofits supported with long-term capacity-building and development planning
- 100% values-aligned partnerships rooted in equity and justice
- National reach combined with deep community knowledge in Oakland and beyond
- Every milestone reflects movements that are stronger, more sustainable, and more resourced.
Our Clients Reviews
Let’s Build Toward Liberation
Looking for a strategy partner, grant writer, or creative collaborator who speaks your language and shares your values? We’d love to hear from you.
- Call us Today: 1 (510) 325-0848
About Us
At SMC, we partner with organizations on the frontlines of change. We’re not consultants who write reports and disappear—we’re embedded thought partners who bring strategy, storytelling, and infrastructure support when it matters most.