A Fundraiser’s Revenue Retreat

A 3-day fundraising residency for founders, filmmakers, creatives, and nonprofit leaders who need to get away and get the work done. 
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​You do not need another conference.
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You need protected time, expert guidance, and a beautiful space to finally build the fundraising strategy you keep meaning to finish.
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Revenue Retreat is an invitation-only working retreat designed for mission-driven leaders who are ready to move from ideas, notes, and scattered conversations into a clear, donor-ready funding plan.
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This is part writers retreat, part development retreat, part fundraising intensive.
You step away for three days.
You leave with real work done.

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This retreat is for you if: 

You are building a creative project, nonprofit, social enterprise, film, or mission-driven company and you know fundraising needs to become more strategic.
You may already have donors, sponsors, investors, grant prospects, or community support, but the pieces are not fully connected yet.
You need time to think, write, plan, map, and make decisions without being pulled in a dozen directions.
Most of all, you are ready to stop playing defense with funding and build a plan you can actually use.

"Thank you so much for your detailed advice and for making a space for creatives to receive help and achieve success, especially in navigating opportunities."

Nhu Than - Writer, Director, Producer

What You’ll Work On

During the retreat, you will receive guided support to build or refine:

  • Your fundraising strategy

  • Your donor and sponsor messaging

  • Your revenue roadmap

  • Your priority prospect list

  • Your 90-day outreach plan

  • Your campaign or development calendar

  • Your case for support

  • Your next best asks

This is not a passive learning experience.

You will write.
You will map.
You will make decisions.
You will leave with completed pieces.
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The Experience​

Revenue Retreat is intentionally small and highly curated.

Over three days, you will have a mix of strategy sessions, quiet work blocks, guided exercises, peer conversation, and direct feedback.

The pace is calm, focused, and productive.

You will have space to step away from the daily noise and finally give your fundraising strategy the attention it deserves.


What Makes This Different?

Most fundraising workshops send you home with ideas.

​Revenue Retreat sends you home with assets.

​This experience is designed for leaders who are tired of knowing what they “should” do and are ready to actually build the plan, language, and next steps that move funding conversations forward.

"I've worked in the nonprofit world for 15 years, and Melissa is by far one of the most innovative and efficient fundraisers I've had the privilege to collaborate with."

Laura Scarano - Social Impact Producer

Investment

Retreat Access

$2,500
Full 3-day retreat experience
Guided fundraising strategy sessions
Working sessions and templates
Group coaching and feedback
Curated peer conversations
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Aperitif)
Morning Yoga
Quarterly Alumni Check In Video Conferences
10% off future bookings
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Retreat Access+

$3,500
Includes everything in Retreat Access, plus:
Pre-retreat planning call
Post-retreat follow-up session
Priority review of one fundraising asset
This option is ideal for participants who want the full residency experience and the deepest level of focus.
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Residency Experience

$4,500
Includes everything in Retreat Access+, as well as:
Stay in the retreat house (limited availability)
Additional evening strategy conversations
More spacious access to the full retreat environment
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Upcoming Retreat Dates

July 13-15, 2026
October 5-7, 2026
January 4-6, 2027
April 5-7, 2027

"Melissa's genuine commitment to empowering both artists and their work is unparalleled."

Ashley Gianni - Writer, Director, Producer

Invitation Only

Revenue Retreat is invitation-only to protect the quality of the room.

Each participant is selected with care so that the group is aligned, thoughtful, and ready to do the work.

This is not about filling seats.

It is about creating the right room.
I'M READY

By the end of the retreat, you will leave with:

A clearer funding strategy
Stronger donor language
A practical outreach plan
A better understanding of your revenue opportunities
Fundraising assets you can keep using
New momentum
A focused next step
​​Revenue Retreat is designed for people who are ready to take their fundraising seriously and give themselves the time to build the strategy behind the ask.

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