Small nonprofits deserve support that feels accessible, practical, and grounded in real‑world experience.

Fundraising Accountability Workshop (FAW) helps small to medium-sized organizations increase sustainability and impact through expert coaching, structured accountability, and a supportive community.

Fundraising Shouldn’t Feel Overwhelming

Many small and midsized nonprofits struggle to balance fundraising with the daily work of serving their communities. Limited staff capacity, high program demands, unclear strategy and shifting funding landscapes leave leaders feeling stretched thin and uncertain.

Consultants, coaching programs, and high‑priced fundraising courses often promise transformation, but they’re typically built for larger organizations with bigger budgets. For many small nonprofits, these options are too expensive, too time‑intensive, or simply not aligned with the realities of grassroots work.

FAW shifts this narrative by providing small organizations with expert strategic development advice and consulting at an accessible cost.

FAW provides the expert structure, clarity, and partnership nonprofit leaders need to move their fundraising forward. Our model blends guidance with practical accountability, helping teams stay focused, organized, and confident as they pursue their goals.

What We Offer

Coaching & Accountability

Individualized coaching that helps leaders address organizational pain points, clarify priorities and understand the development landscape.

Board & Operational Review

Supportive assessment of board structure and organizational operations to strengthen internal systems.

Funder Support

Collaborative work with funders to ensure their grantees are aligned and focused on capacity-building and development success.

Zoom Work Sessions

Curated virtual co‑working sessions offering quiet, focused time alongside other nonprofit professionals.

FAW does not provide legal or grantwriting services. FAW does not influence decision-making or disbursement by government or philanthropic entities.

Who Does FAW Support?

FAW's Founders & Co-Executive Directors

At Fundraising Accountability Workshop (FAW) our mission is to support nonprofits as they strengthen their sustainability through expert coaching, accountability, and community offerings. We empower nonprofit leaders to scale their impact through clear strategy and expert support.

Jennifer Gannett

Jen has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Jen has held a variety of leadership roles including Executive Director, Director of Development, Grants Manager, and as a founding and close‑out board member for a nonprofit law firm. Her work over the last decade has yielded more than $20 million in funding from a variety of sources for her employing organizations. She has a broad understanding of the complexities of nonprofit ecosystems, and has worked in a wide swath of fields including community‑based organizations and the environmental, animal advocacy, legal, violence intervention, and social justice fields. Jen earned her J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School and her B.S. from The Catholic University of America.

Nina Nsilo-Swai

Over more than two decades, Nina has worked in all aspects of the nonprofit sector including fundraising, program delivery, operations, and fiduciary oversight. She has designed and delivered educational programming to community members, and accredited courses to professionals. Nina drove economic revitalization in distressed neighborhoods, and delivered pro bono legal services to low-income families in the areas of family law, probate law, and bankruptcy. Nina successfully developed and marketed a consumer product, earning national media coverage and distribution through major online retailers. Nina holds an M.S. from Columbia University and a B.S. from Cornell University.

Our Values

At FAW, we operate according to our four guiding principles:

Community, Compassion and Service

We empower organizations who engender compassion, respect and concern not only for those they directly serve, but for the broader well-being of our communities.

Integrity

We assist organizations advancing their mission with ethical courage and principles.

Truthfulness and Transparency

We support organizations that are honest, accountable, and transparent in their program delivery.

Justice and Equity

We work with organizations that advance fairness, opportunity, and equality.

Work With Us

Thank you for your interest in working with FAW. Please select one of the packages below and click to access our intake form. Please note our intake form does not autosave. We suggest you set aside 10-20 minutes to complete the intake form, then press SUBMIT.

Once you submit your intake form, you will receive a confirmation message. Your form will then be reviewed by our team. You will receive a response within 2-3 business days, excluding weekends and U.S. holidays.