Build the fundraising infrastructure your mission deserves. Based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Regan Hizer serves nonprofits nationwide with over 25 years of strategic fundraising experience.
At Catalyst, we believe strong fundraising is built on two things: clear communication and dependable systems. When those are in place, donors feel confident, relationships deepen, and missions move forward. We partner with nonprofits in Southeast Michigan to build fundraising infrastructure that works—so you can focus on the impact, not the chaos.
We build donor management systems, workflows, and processes that reduce staff overwhelm and create predictable revenue.
We craft compelling messaging and donor engagement strategies that turn one-time gifts into lasting relationships.
Comprehensive 12-month infrastructure development
Strengthen and refine what you already have
Strategic campaign planning from silent phase to public launch
High-ROI events that build momentum and generate revenue
Partner with an expert who understands the challenges nonprofits face. We bring 25+ years of experience building fundraising infrastructure that creates sustainable revenue, stronger donor relationships, and the clarity your team needs to move forward with confidence.
Stop relying on spreadsheets and guesswork. We build integrated donor systems with clear workflows that your entire team can use with confidence.
Move beyond transactional asks. We help you cultivate authentic donor connections that deepen over time and fuel sustainable support.
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Local Focus
We'll discuss your fundraising challenges, organizational goals, and explore which services align best with your needs and capacity.
Based on our conversation, we'll develop a tailored proposal outlining scope, timeline, deliverables, and investment for your unique situation.
We work alongside your team to implement systems, train staff, and create sustainable infrastructure that continues delivering results.
Fundraising Infrastructure
Donor Systems
Capital Campaigns
Annual Giving
Event Strategy
Recurring Donors
Major Gifts
Pledge Drives
Campaign Design
Donor Cultivation
Fundraising Infrastructure
Donor Systems
Capital Campaigns
Annual Giving
Event Strategy
Recurring Donors
Major Gifts
Pledge Drives
Campaign Design
Donor Cultivation
Average Fundraising Improvement
Tell us about your fundraising challenges and goals. We'll help identify gaps and opportunities.
"When we lost two major grants in the same year. Regan didn't just sympathize, she showed us exactly how to diversify our revenue. Six months in, we had our first major donor, a working event model, and a recurring donor program bringing in $3K/month."
"Regan built systems that actually fit our capacity, with simple workflows, plug-and-play templates, and a donor pipeline I can manage in my sleep. For the first time in years, I'm not working weekends trying to figure out who to thank or who to ask next."
We're working consultants, not just advisors. We don't hand you a plan and disappear—we build systems alongside you, train your staff hands-on, and ensure everything is sustainable and repeatable. With 25+ years of experience and deep roots in Southeast Michigan, we understand both fundraising best practices and the unique challenges of our local nonprofit community.
We specialize in small to mid-size nonprofits in Southeast Michigan—typically organizations with annual budgets between $250K-$3M. Whether you have no development staff, a one-person shop, or a small team, we build systems that match your capacity and help you grow sustainably.
While we're rooted in Ypsilanti, we serve nonprofits throughout Southeast Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Detroit, and surrounding communities in Washtenaw, Wayne, and Oakland counties. We focus on this region because we understand the unique fundraising landscape and community dynamics.
Most engagements run 6-12 months, depending on the scope. Our Architecture Build is a full 12-month program with four post-implementation consults. Optimization projects also run 12 months with monthly support calls. Campaign design and event planning timelines vary based on your specific needs and launch dates.
