Catalyst partners with mission-driven nonprofits to design fundraising systems that are clear, dependable, and built to last. We strengthen the full fundraising ecosystem—systems, stories, and donor relationships—so you can communicate with confidence, steward donors well, and sustain impact in your community.
Based in Ypsilanti and serving Southeast Michigan, Catalyst is deeply connected to the communities our clients serve. We design strategies that honor your values, your people, and your place.
From major medical campaigns to first-time development shops, we bring decades of frontline fundraising, systems design, and donor strategy to every engagement.
To help nonprofits build fundraising infrastructures that are clear, sustainable, and grounded in integrity—so they can grow impact, not just income.
A region where community-centered organizations are resourced, resilient, and equipped with the systems and strategies they need to thrive for the long haul.
To stabilize revenue, strengthen donor trust, and build internal capacity—so your team feels confident managing campaigns, events, and annual giving long after our engagement ends.
We help nonprofits move from reactive fundraising to intentional strategy. Through infrastructure builds, optimization projects, campaigns, and events, we build the systems and workflows that support sustainable, year-round giving.
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Comprehensive 12-month engagements that create integrated systems, clear donor pipelines, and repeatable practices your team can own.
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Targeted support to diagnose what’s not working, clarify priorities, and strengthen existing fundraising operations over time.
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From capital campaigns to signature events, we build strategies, playbooks, and materials that support high-ROI, relationship-centered fundraising.
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We design annual fund plans, pledge drives, and recurring donor programs that create predictable, sustainable revenue.
Catalyst is led by fundraising strategist Regan Hizer, who brings 25+ years of experience building systems, stories, and donor relationships that fuel real momentum for nonprofits.
From university medical centers to community-based nonprofits, our experience spans complex institutions and lean teams alike.
We work alongside your staff and board, translating big-picture strategy into practical tools, scripts, workflows, and day-to-day habits.
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
We provide comprehensive fundraising support for nonprofits, including infrastructure builds, system optimization, capital campaign design, signature event planning, and annual fund development. Our services range from building a complete fundraising office from scratch to optimizing existing systems. Each engagement is customized to your organization's specific needs, capacity, and goals.
I'm a fundraising strategist with over 25 years of experience helping nonprofits build the systems and relationships that fuel sustainable growth. I started my career at the University of Michigan, where I was part of the team that raised funds for the Cardiovascular Center. From there, I built the first dedicated development office for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. After working in various fundraising roles—including at Henry Ford—I realized I wanted more flexibility to focus on what I do best: coming into organizations, building infrastructure from the ground up, and then moving on to the next challenge. That's why I started Catalyst.
A catalyst is something that triggers or accelerates change—and that's exactly what I do. I come into organizations that are stuck, struggling, or in transition, and I help them build the systems and strategies that move them forward. The name felt right because I'm not interested in maintaining the status quo. I'm here to spark transformation, create momentum, and then hand you the tools to sustain it long after I'm gone.
