fundraising stars ⭐ Personalized fundraising coaching
You bring your fundraising task list. I bring the expertise.
Fundraising Stars is my private high-touch weekly coaching program for female fundraisers. You get personalized coaching, expert copywriting, and hands-on help from me every single week.
I don’t just tell you what to do.
I roll up my sleeves and help you DO it.
✔️ Hand off your appeals, major gift challenges, donor communications for editing
✔️ Figure out what's working, what needs fixing, and what to do next
✔️ Get the support of a small-group of female fundraisers who share all the same challenges
…and enjoy having an experienced fundraiser and copywriter in your back pocket.
Become the fundraiser you are meant to be.
EVERY WEEK you’ll have me:
Refining your appeals before they go out the door.
Strengthening your major donor ask before the meeting happens.
Troubleshooting event messaging, board dynamics, and campaign plans while there’s still time to improve the outcome.
What makes this different?
It’s like having me as a fundraiser on your staff.
Only instead of paying a six figure salary, you’re paying just $499 a month.
Every week, you get personalized feedback, hands-on help, and accountability to get things DONE.
I'm rewriting your appeal, your stewardship letter, your annual report, or your live ask at your gala.
I'm helping you map out that big donor ask, launch your Giving Tuesday campaign, or navigate a tricky conversation with your boss or board chair.
And you're not doing it alone.
You're part of a small, supportive circle of women who share ideas, celebrate your wins, and cheer each other on.
Can't come live? No problem. Submit your work anyway and get personalized feedback from me.
It's expert help, real accountability, and a whole lot of encouragement.
Every single week.
your fundraising BFF!!
When she started she was raising $150,000 a year. Now she’s raising $880,000 annually.
When Executive Director Lauren Isbell of Nevus Outreach joined the program she was a new Executive Director raising $150,000 a year.
Today she’s raising $880,000 a year. Thats an increase of $730,000!
Her fundrasing goal for next year? $925,000.
“This is the best money I have ever spent. Getting to come here every week and get feedback and great ideas is invaluable. I would recommend it 100%!”
– Lauren Isbell, Executive Director, Nevus Outreach
Imagine what you could accomplish with expert fundraising guidance, personalized feedback, and someone helping you stay focused on the work that actually raises money.
Even the best fundraisers need someone in their corner.
You know what's easy?
Getting swallowed by the daily demands of nonprofit life.
You know what's harder?
Protecting time for the donor relationships and major gift conversations that could transform your revenue.
That's where accountability comes in.
Every week, you'll have an opportunity to work through obstacles, identify your priorities, and take the next step toward your fundraising goals.
Bottom line: when you have a coach in your corner, you raise more money.
From $40,000 to more than $100,000 in newsletter revenue.
“With Rachel’s help, we nearly DOUBLED our average newsletter gift from $107 to $205. We also grew donor retention from 26% to 82% and cut the time between gifts from 11 months to just 4!”
– Whitney Springston, MA, CFRE
Imagine your donors giving THREE times a year instead of just once.
Now imagine those gifts are nearly TWICE as large.
And more than 8 out of 10 of those donors keep coming back.
What would THAT kind of fundraising transformation mean for your organization?
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A small investment with a big return.
One bigger gift could pay for your entire year. This is one investment that pays for itself.
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Get an expert without adding to payroll.
Your own fundraising expert on standby each week. No six-figure salary required!
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Make bigger, braver asks with bigger results.
Get practical, personal guidance to turn your fundraising goals into record-setting results.
FUNDRAISING STARS
You need a fundraising coach in your corner
Fundraising Stars is my small, high-touch coaching program for female fundraisers who want more than advice. They want an expert who rolls up her sleeves and helps them get results.
Every week, we meet live on Zoom and you bring what you’re actually working on — your appeal draft, your campaign plan, your major donor strategy, your event messaging, your stewardship challenges — and we make it stronger.
What’s inside:
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Weekly Coaching Calls
Every week at 10:15am CT / 11:15 ET
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Submit anything for review – even if you can’t join live.
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Private Fundraising Stars community
Members only
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Access to resource library
All recordings, plus done-for-you templates and guides
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Free seat in the League of Extraordinary Fundraisers live monthly 90-minute insider workshop
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40+ CFRE credit hours
How it works:
Simple. Consistent.
Hands-on fundraising coaching.
Fundraising Stars is personalized fundraising coaching.
No prerecorded modules.
Just expert eyes on anything you want help with. It’s real-time coaching on the fundraising work you’re actively doing.
YOUR $499 monthly Investment:
Like having a seasoned fundraising expert on your team—without adding someone to payroll.
Private, hands-on coaching every week
No long-term commitment
Cancel anytime
Also included:
Your League of Extraordinary Fundraisers membership—at no extra cost!
Monthly live fundraising workshops
Instant access to 12+ on-demand workshops, templates, and guides
40+ hours of CFRE credit opportunities
Enroll before Friday, November 13, and get a free rewrite of your year-end appeal!
Led by nonprofit fundraising expert Rachel Muir
When she was just 26 years old, Rachel Muir founded Girlstart, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls in math, science, engineering and technology.
She started Girlstart in the living room of her apartment with $500 and a credit card. Several years later she had raised over 10 million dollars and was featured on Oprah, CNN, and the Today show.
Her business cards didn’t say CEO or Executive Director. They read: Fearless Leader.
A winner of Oprah Winfrey’s Use Your Life award, Rachel is a three-time finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award, was named “Outstanding Fundraising Executive of the Year” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and one of Fast Company Magazines “Fast 50″ Champions of Innovation.
Rachel has been featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Fundraising Success, Fast Company, Glamour, and Texas Monthly. Her career includes leading an online fundraising consulting practice for a major software company and managing major gift portfolios for some of the country’s largest and most successful nonprofits. Rachel is a sought after fundraising speaker and keynote. In addition, she leads retreats and custom trainings to transform people into confident, successful fundraisers.
She has served on numerous boards – and has the T-shirts to prove it.
Rachel would one day like to have Michelle Obama’s arms, Kristin Wiig’s sense of humor and the nerve to talk like Amy Schumer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Easy. Show them the math!
At $499/month Fundraising Stars isn't an expense. It's an investment that can pay for itself many times over.
Think about it. What would just ONE more major gift mean for your organization? Or a year-end appeal that raises thousands more? Or finally getting that major gifts program off the ground?
To put it another way, for $499/month, they're getting access to a seasoned fundraising expert without adding another person to payroll!
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Join and cancel anytime.
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It works especially if you're small!
When you're wearing 15 hats and fundraising is just one of them, you can't afford to waste time on strategies that don't work.
You don't need a big budget to raise more money.
You need smart strategies, personalized support, and someone who can help you focus on what will actually move the needle.
I'll work with what you've got to help you raise more.
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Absolutely! Even the best fundraisers need a coach.
Professional athletes don't stop working with coaches when they start winning championships. They work with coaches to get even BETTER.
Maybe you're ready to land bigger major gifts, take your fundraising to the next level, or tackle a challenge you've never faced before.
I’m here as your accountability partner to sharpen your strategy, and help you reach your next big goal.
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This is pretty close to it! Typically only 3-5 people are on the weekly calls but yes, if you want 1:1 check out Rachel’s VIP day
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You're busy. That's WHY you need this!
This isn't another course you'll buy and never finish.
Bring me the fundraising challenges you're already working on. That appeal you're writing. The big ask you're preparing for. The donor who's gone quiet.
I’m doing the work WITH YOU.
Is private weekly coaching right for you?
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This IS for you if:
• You work for a nonprofit (fundraiser, ED, CEO, Marketing Director, Deputy Director, Communications Director, Volunteer or Board Member).
• You’re responsible for raising real revenue.
• You want expert feedback on your actual work.
• You want to be coached, challenged, and sharpened.
• You want to write better appeals and make smarter asks.
• You’re done trying to figure everything out on your own.
• You’re ready to implement and take action.
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This is NOT for:
• Fundraising consultants.
• People who aren’t comfortable receiving feedback.
• Anyone who wants hand-holding but doesn’t want to change anything.
What could you accomplish with me in your corner?
You have a fundraising dream team waiting for you. Your best fundraising starts now.