We help nonprofits grow with clarity, strategy, and heart.
Sustainable growth for the causes that matter most.
We help nonprofits grow with clarity, strategy, and heart.
Sustainable growth for the causes that matter most.
The nonprofit space is evolving, and too many organizations are stuck using outdated strategies, chasing trends, or struggling to acquire and keep donors. We believe there’s a better way.
The Problem:
Fundraising is increasingly expensive and fragmented, while too many organizations operate campaign-to-campaign, channel-to-channel, without an integrated strategy for what happens before, during, and especially after donor acquisition.
Our Point of View:
Acquiring donors is only the beginning. Sustainable growth comes from how effectively you understand, engage, nurture, retain, and grow those relationships over time.
What Makes Us Different:
Channel-agnostic, data-informed, relationship-centered strategy customized to your organization, not a cookie-cutter playbook built around whatever service an agency happens to sell.
We bring decades of experience in fundraising, communications, and leadership and we’re on the cutting edge of what’s working in today’s environment, not just what used to work.
meet the founders
We’re Todd and Kristen Chatman: Nonprofit Growth Strategists, Fundraising & Marketing Consultants, Mission Activators, Storytelling Architects, Fundraising Futurists, Good Humans.
After two decades of working inside and alongside nonprofits, we started mission:activate to offer something we couldn’t find: future-focused strategy for leaders who want to grow their impact without losing sight of why they started.
We’re on a mission to transform the way nonprofits lead, fundraise, and maximize impact.
By providing hands-on, expert guidance, we help nonprofits streamline their efforts, deepen donor engagement, and build sustainable strategies, so they can focus on what truly matters: growing their good.
We’ve helped organizations raise hundreds of millions, but the real win for us?
Helping you feel hopeful again. Supported. Equipped. Clear.
And watching your mission come back to life.
meet the founders
We’re Todd and Kristen Chatman: Nonprofit Growth Strategists, Fundraising & Marketing Consultants, Mission Activators, Storytelling Architects, Fundraising Futurists, Good Humans.
After two decades of working inside and alongside nonprofits, we started mission:activate to offer something we couldn’t find: future-focused strategy for leaders who want to grow their impact without losing sight of why they started.
We’re on a mission to transform the way nonprofits lead, fundraise, and maximize impact.
By providing hands-on, expert guidance, we help nonprofits streamline their efforts, deepen donor engagement, and build sustainable strategies, so they can focus on what truly matters: growing their good.
We’ve helped organizations raise hundreds of millions, but the real win for us?
Helping you feel hopeful again. Supported. Equipped. Clear.
And watching your mission come back to life.
Todd Chatman
CEO & Founder
Chief Growth Strategist & Fundraising Guide
Todd Chatman is a media and fundraising strategist with a deep heart for nonprofit work and a knack for making stories resonate. With more than two decades in faith-based media and philanthropy, Todd helps mission-focused organizations break through the noise and connect with donors in meaningful ways.
As a Principal at mission:activate, Todd leads with strategy, empathy, and a track record of results—having helped raise over $70 million for causes he believes in. From on-air radio campaigns to multichannel donor strategies, he equips nonprofits with the tools and messaging they need to grow sustainably.
Todd’s background includes leadership roles at Salem Media Group, CBS Radio, Food For The Poor, and Dunham+Company, where he spearheaded fundraising strategies for major nonprofits like Compassion International, Buckner International, and others. Whether he’s behind a mic or behind a strategy deck, he brings clarity, confidence, and contagious energy.
Todd is more than a consultant, he’s a trusted partner who helps teams align around vision, strengthen communication, and activate what’s next.
Kristen Myers-Chatman
COO & Founder
Brand Builder & Donor Champion
Kristen Myers-Chatman is a dynamic strategist and relationship-builder who helps mission-driven teams grow with clarity and purpose. With a unique blend of corporate and nonprofit experience, she brings fresh energy and strategic insight to every engagement. Her superpower? Turning complexity into momentum.
As a Principal at mission:activate, Kristen partners with organizations to clarify their message, deepen donor relationships, and align teams around what matters most. With past leadership roles at L’Oréal USA, Robert Half International, and Loving Shepherd Ministries, she blends high-level marketing strategy with hands-on experience in development and team coaching. Kristen has led national campaigns, elevated donor retention, and built high-performing teams.
She was honored as the 2018 Communicator of the Year by the West Michigan Public Relations Society and has served on several boards, including Corewell Health Patient Advisory Council, DonorPerfect, AdFed and AMA West Michigan.
Whether speaking on stage or walking alongside a leadership team, Kristen shows up with authenticity, optimism, and a commitment to real impact.
Kristen Myers-Chatman
COO & Founder
Brand Builder & Donor Champion
Kristen Myers-Chatman is a dynamic strategist and relationship-builder who helps mission-driven teams grow with clarity and purpose. With a unique blend of corporate and nonprofit experience, she brings fresh energy and strategic insight to every engagement. Her superpower? Turning complexity into momentum.
As a Principal at mission:activate, Kristen partners with organizations to clarify their message, deepen donor relationships, and align teams around what matters most. With past leadership roles at L’Oréal USA, Robert Half International, and Loving Shepherd Ministries, she blends high-level marketing strategy with hands-on experience in development and team coaching. Kristen has led national campaigns, elevated donor retention, and built high-performing teams.
She was honored as the 2018 Communicator of the Year by the West Michigan Public Relations Society and has served on several boards, including Corewell Health Patient Advisory Council, DonorPerfect, AdFed and AMA West Michigan.
Whether speaking on stage or walking alongside a leadership team, Kristen shows up with authenticity, optimism, and a commitment to real impact.
Finn
Chief Cuteness Officer
Finn is our resident joy-bringer. He reminds us daily of the power of connection, the gift of unconditional love, and the importance of creating space for people to feel seen and valued—principles at the heart of everything we do at mission:activate.
what we believe
Serving God is central to all we do.
Our work is guided by a deep commitment to honoring God and advancing His Kingdom through every action and decision.
Clarity creates a common vision.
We prioritize clear communication and shared understanding to align ministries around a unified purpose and mission.
Collaboration drives better outcomes.
We believe the best results are achieved when we work together, valuing diverse perspectives and collective wisdom.
Trust is built through integrity and results.
We deliver on our promises, demonstrating faithfulness and effectiveness in every project to earn trust and confidence.
Innovation unlocks new possibilities.
We bring fresh ideas and creative approaches to help ministries embrace change, try new strategies, and achieve meaningful results.
Empowerment creates lasting impact.
We support and encourage those doing the hard, transformative Kingdom work by providing practical solutions and fostering hope. We empower ministries to navigate growth and change to achieve profound impact.
what we believe
Serving God is central to all we do.
Our work is guided by a deep commitment to honoring God and advancing His Kingdom through every action and decision.
Clarity creates a common vision.
We prioritize clear communication and shared understanding to align ministries around a unified purpose and mission.
Collaboration drives better outcomes.
We believe the best results are achieved when we work together, valuing diverse perspectives and collective wisdom.
Trust is built through integrity and results.
We deliver on our promises, demonstrating faithfulness and effectiveness in every project to earn trust and confidence.
Innovation unlocks new possibilities.
We bring fresh ideas and creative approaches to help ministries embrace change, try new strategies, and achieve meaningful results.
Empowerment creates lasting impact.
We support and encourage those doing the hard, transformative Kingdom work by providing practical solutions and fostering hope. We empower ministries to navigate growth and change to achieve profound impact.
