Who We Help
Many growing nonprofits and ministries reach a point where vision begins to outpace infrastructure. Leadership teams often find themselves carrying fundraising pressure without adequate systems, struggling to create consistent donor communication rhythms, operating reactively instead of strategically, or attempting to grow without losing organizational health.
- Growing nonprofits and ministries
- Emerging organizations
- Founder-led ministries
- Organizations building for the future
- Early-stage nonprofits
- Organizations needing leadership support alongside fundraising strategy
- Nonprofits not yet positioned to build a full in-house development department
Westlake Development Group helps organizations strengthen both leadership and development practices so growth becomes sustainable rather than survival-driven.
About Us
Westlake Development Group exists to help mission-driven organizations strengthen the connection between leadership, stewardship, communication, and long-term sustainability.
Founded by Laurie Green Westlake after three decades in nonprofit leadership and global ministry development, WDG brings practical fundraising experience together with relational leadership principles designed to help organizations grow with clarity and health.
We believe effective development work is not simply about raising funds. It is about building trust, strengthening communication, equipping leaders, and creating sustainable systems that support long-term mission impact.
Our Services
Engagement Options 1
Assessment & Alignment
A one-time consulting engagement designed to assess fundraising health, evaluate stewardship systems, identify communication gaps, clarify leadership & development needs.
(4 to 6 weeks)
- Leadership conversations
- Donor communication review
- CRM and process evaluation
- Fundraising rhythm assessment
- Stewardship analysis
- Strategic recommendations and next-step planning
Engagement Options 2
Development Buildout
A short-term (4-6 months) implementation partnership designed to help organizations build the systems, rhythms, and structures identified during Phase 1.
Monthly
- Donor communication systems
- Stewardship workflows
- Campaign strategy
- Reporting structures
- Leadership and fundraising coaching
- CRM organization
- Development planning and implementation
Engagement Options 3
Outsourced Development Partnership
For organizations needing ongoing fundraising and stewardship support without building a full in-house development department, WDG offers customized outsourced development partnerships.
Monthly | Min. engagement terms may apply.
- Ongoing fundraising strategy
- Donor engagement support
- Campaign creation and guidance
- Stewardship management
- Reporting coordination
- Communication planning
- Leadership advisement
- Development accountability rhythms
Custom Email Programs
Strategic Donor
Email Support
Per Month
- 2 donor-focused emails per week
- Monthly communication planning
- Customized approved messaging
- Graphic coordination/support
- Scheduling through client email platform
- Stewardship and fundraising rhythm guidance
Custom Consulting
Because every organization faces unique challenges and opportunities, custom consulting engagements are available based on leadership, fundraising, and development needs.
Build a stronger fundraising culture
Healthy fundraising cultures are built intentionally. Westlake Development Group helps organizations strengthen leadership, stewardship, and donor engagement practices that support long-term mission impact.
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