Catalyst Impact Group

Strengthening Christian organizations by providing fundraising strategy, leadership and board development, organizational consulting and legacy giving services.

Igniting Faith. Empowering Leaders. Impacting Communities.

Our Mission

We exist to strengthen Christian organizations and families so they can fulfill their God-given mission with clarity, sustainability, and faithfulness.

Our Vision

A thriving ecosystem of healthy, well-led, and well-resourced Christian organizations equipped for long-term Kingdom impact.

Our Purpose

We come alongside churches, ministries, schools, nonprofits and families to build the internal capacity needed to grow, sustain, and multiply missional impact.

What We Do

Our work focuses on organizational capacity building in five key areas:

 

Fundraising & Development Strategy

  • Major donor strategy and coaching
  • Campaign planning (annual, capital, anniversary)
  • Grant development and proposal strategy
  • Donor communications and reporting systems

Goal:

Organizations raise funds more effectively and sustainably.

Strategic Planning & Organizational Clarity

  • Mission, vision, and strategic alignment
  • Growth and sustainability planning
  • Early-stage organizational development

Goal:

Leaders move forward with focus, not fragmentation.

Board & Leadership Development

  • Board training and governance coaching
  • Asset-based and faith-aligned fundraising education
  • Executive and senior leadership coaching

Goal:

Boards and leaders steward resources with confidence and unity.

Philanthropic & Private Foundation Support

  • Foundation development and advisory services
  • Donor-advised fund education and strategy
  • Strengthening Christian philanthropic ecosystems

Goal:

Kingdom capital is deployed more effectively.

Why We Do It

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Brent Deffenbacher
Pastor, Bethany Church, Fresno

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Manning
Position, Good Dirt Collective

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Susan Hornor
Farmer and Donor

Our Impact

NPOs helped with hands-on consulting

NPOs served through grant development and advisory services

By strengthening organizations, Catalyst helps ensure that:

  • Ministries are financially sustainable
  • Leaders are healthy and aligned
  • Boards are engaged and effective
  • Donors’ generosity produces lasting fruit

Partnership Opportunities

How they can engage Catalyst

Foundation Builder

$9,000

Supports subsidized consulting and leadership coaching for 3-5 private foundations.

Equip emerging leaders with one-on-one strategy sessions and tools to clarify mission, build teams, and launch sustainable growth. Your gift funds discounted rates so they can afford expert help.

Impact: Stronger nonprofits serving more families.

Impact Amplifier

$15,000

Funds full cohorts + organizational development for 8-10 leaders.

Cover training materials, events, and consultant time for group programs where leaders gain systems, finances, and storytelling skills. Includes donor development coaching so they can sustain their work long-term.

Impact: Aligned teams and boards driving community transformation.

Legacy Partner

$25,000/year

Powers comprehensive support for 1-2 anchor organizations + ministry-wide events.

Bankroll multi-month retainers, travel for on-site work, and large gatherings that equip dozens of leaders at once. Your investment also strengthens our operations for broader reach. 

Impact: Lasting change across networks of churches and nonprofits.

2026 Budget Breakdown

  • Program – $32,00065.3%65.3%
  • Admin – $15,00030.6%30.6%
  • Fundraising – $2,0004.1%4.1%

Board

Mark Peterson – President

Troy Root - Treasurer

Brent Riffel - Secretary