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Welcome to Connect to Purpose
Strategic Fundraising Solutions for Lasting
Impact.
Aligning fundraising with purpose, strengthening relationships, and building sustainable resources.
What makes collaboration
with us truly work?
It’s not just what we do — it’s how we do it.
We believe meaningful impact is created through vision, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to growth. With 20+ years of experience in strategic leadership, fundraising
innovation, revenue diversification, brand development, and organizational alignment, we empower mission-driven organizations and individuals to expand their reach and
amplify their influence.
We are a strategic fractional fundraising consultancy that help build sustainable growth through mission alignment, relationship building, and resource development. We equip organizations and individuals to achieve their philanthropic
goals with clarity and confidence.
Our Mission
Empower nonprofits, individuals, families, VIPs, and athletes to thrive by aligning fundraising with purpose, strengthening relationships, and building sustainable resources for lasting impact.
What We Do
Design tailored strategies that engage boards, inspire donors, and mobilize communities to cultivate long-term, transformational growth.
Why We Exist
Created to meet the growing need for customized, human-centered fundraising support that puts relationships first, and fills the gap for fractional support when budgets can't fill full-time positions.
Our Promise
Bridge people and purpose — connecting nonprofits with aligned donors and helping individuals and families find meaningful, lasting ways to give, or start their own nonprofits.
Fundraising with mission, storytelling, culture, & community.
Create purpose-driven momentum that lasts.
Services for Nonprofits
Comprehensive fundraising solutions tailored to your nonprofit's unique mission, size, and capacity.
- 60-90 day assessment of development operations
- Fundraising infrastructure and team discovery
- Donor base analysis and missed opportunity identification
- Short- and long-term fundraising strategy with KPIs/KRAs
- Capital campaign feasibility studies and execution
- Annual fund, major gifts, grants, planned giving, and events
- Board development, recruitment, and training
- Brand strategy and rebranding initiatives
- Executive and fundraising leadership coaching
Services for high net worth donors, family funds, VIP's & athletes
Connect to Purpose offers tailored philanthropic services for individuals, families, VIPs, and athletes looking to create meaningful, strategic impact.
- Start or support a nonprofit or family foundation
- Build infrastructure and operational systems
- Connect to vetted, mission-aligned nonprofits and boards
- Create purpose-aligned giving strategies
- Develop impact dashboards and transparent reporting
A collaborative, relationship-driven leader
Jennifer Hendrick Castro is a dynamic nonprofit executive with over 20 years of leadership experience driving growth in fundraising, development operations, and strategic initiatives. She is recognized for exceeding financial goals, diversifying revenue streams, and cultivating strong relationships with donors, VIPs, and community partners.
Jennifer Hendrick Castro
/ founder“I created Connect to Purpose to bridge the gap for nonprofits and individuals to maximize impact. When strategies, systems, and supports all come together, transformation is made."
Do you have any questions?
Do you have any questions?
Here are our most common questions about our services, pricing structure, and how we deliver value.
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Fractional fundraising gives organizations access to high-level development leadership without the cost of hiring a full-time position, so you get strategy, systems, and donor engagement support scaled to your budget.
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We serve small to mid-sized nonprofits across all sectors, including human services, education, healthcare, arts & culture, and community-based organizations.
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We conduct a detailed discovery and assessment phase to understand your mission, culture, donor base, and internal operations, then we tailor a roadmap designed specifically for your organizational strengths and growth opportunities.
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Most clients choose 90-day engagement assessment, leading into 6 month campaign feasibility studies and implementation. There are options to extend and retainer packages depending on the organization’s needs.
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Pricing varies based on scope, projects and pace. Hourly and retainer options are also available.
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Absolutely. We support capital campaigns, major gift strategy, case for support development, and pipeline expansion.
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Both. We support clients nationwide through virtual consulting, with in-person sessions available for retreats, board trainings, or strategic planning sessions.
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While every organization is unique, clients typically see improved donor engagement, clearer fundraising systems, stronger board alignment, and increased revenue opportunities within the first 60–90 days.
Ready to align fundraising with purpose?
Schedule a discovery call to discuss your goals, challenges, and opportunities. Let's explore how we can help your organization or personal philanthropy thrive.