Nonprofit coaching for leaders who
are building something meaningful.
What Is Mission 500?
Mission 500 is a monthly coaching partnership designed for growing nonprofits that want clarity, consistency, and confidence in their fundraising and messaging.
For $500/month, you get:
✔ One 60-minute strategy session each month
✔ Up to 2 hours of hands-on support
✔ Monthly priority focus
✔ Direct access between sessions
✔ Minimum 3-month commitment
Mission 500 Coaching Topics
We focus on one priority at a time so you actually make progress.
Strategy & Growth
• Mission Strategic Plan
• Development Plan
• Fundraising Strategy
• Earned Revenue Strategy
Messaging & Marketing
• Messaging & Positioning
• Website and Messaging
• Pitch Deck
• Impact Flyer
• Marketing Strategy
Fundraising & Donor Growth
• Individual Donor Strategy
• Corporate Donors
• Foundations
• Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Corporate & Community Engagement
• Corporate Volunteer Projects
• Growing Your Networks
• Strategic Partnerships
Board & Leadership Development
• Board Engagement Strategy
• Board Fundraising
• Advisory Boards & Committees
Why $500/Month Makes Sense
Affordable Capacity Building
With tight nonprofit budgets, $500 a month is an affordable way to build real capacity, giving you consistent strategic support without the cost of hiring additional staff or high-priced consultants.
Hiring a consultant: $150–$250/hour
Hiring staff: $60,000+ annually
Mission 500: $500/month
About Julie
Julie Shannan is the founder and CEO of Big Mission Consulting. She helps organizations align their brand and mission throughout their marketing, communications, programs, and development. Julie has dedicated her career to building strong nonprofits that make a measurable impact. She has over 25 years of leadership and fundraising experience, has served as an executive director, deputy director, program director, and board member throughout her professional career.
Julie knows how to bring development, programs, and marketing together to make a bigger impact and engage community members in the process. She is a certified professional coach with over 20 years of experience leading strategy sessions, board and staff retreats, strategic planning, and team-building workshops.
Julie has built brands that lead with their mission, have clear messaging, and incorporate measurement throughout. She has built fundraising, sales, and marketing teams that have worked together to engage audiences and increase revenue for organizations. Her goal is to always inspire and make a lasting impression that clients, donors, and participants will never forget.
