Free and Charitable Clinic Fundraising Consultants

Fundraising for free and charitable clinics is uniquely complex. These clinics serve as a critical safety net, delivering essential medical care to uninsured and underinsured individuals—often with limited resources, lean staffing, and minimal access to traditional fundraising infrastructure. Despite the rising demand for services, many clinics struggle to expand philanthropic revenue in a sustainable way.

Unlike larger healthcare systems, free and charitable clinics rarely have full-time development staff, a defined donor pipeline, or a deep bench of major gift prospects. Yet their work is mission-critical—and their need for strategic fundraising support is urgent. A cookie cutter approach to fundraising simply won't suffice; these clinics require personalized strategies that address their unique challenges and needs.

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Transforming Accessible Healthcare Through Philanthropy

 

$1.5 Billion+

Raised for nonprofits across the US

 
 

1,000+

Successful campaigns ranging from $2 Million - $100 Million

50-60x ROI

Average long term client ROI

 

5-10x ROI

Average short term client ROI

8 Years

Average client tenure

 

Common Challenges Faced When Fundraising for Free and Charitable Clinics

Free and charitable clinics provide essential healthcare services to underserved communities, often relying on donations and grants to sustain their operations. These clinics play a vital role in bridging the healthcare gap for uninsured and underinsured individuals, improving the overall quality of life for those in need as well as pulling strain off the healthcare system. As a result, fundraising is crucial for the survival and growth of these clinics. Without adequate funding, these clinics would struggle to meet the increasing demand for their services, leaving many without access to necessary medical care. Fundraising challenges faced by free and charitable clinics are often deeply rooted in the realities of operating with limited capacity and visibility. Among the most pressing challenges:

  • Lack of Dedicated Fundraising Staff

    Development responsibilities are often shared across leadership teams with limited time or training in philanthropy.

  • Minimal Brand Awareness in the Community

    Many clinics do not have strong name recognition beyond their core patient base, making donor outreach and messaging more difficult.

  • Difficulty Identifying and Engaging Major Donors

    With limited tools or systems for prospect research, clinics often struggle to connect with individuals capable of transformational giving.

  • Over-Reliance on Events or Small Gifts

    Many fundraising programs lean heavily on time-intensive events or general donations, without a long-term strategy for growth.

Uncertain About Where to Start? Focus on Major Gifts

Starting with major gifts is a smart approach when you're unsure where to begin. This focus allows you to concentrate on high-impact relationships that can drive significant funding early on. By prioritizing major donors, you can generate momentum, secure vital support, and establish a strong foundation for long-term philanthropic success.

With PRIDE Philanthropy, learn how to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry with care.

Free and Charitable Clinic Fundraising Case Study

Discover how we partnered with Good News Clinics, a free community clinic to build a successful fundraising program that exceeded their fundraising goal.

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Good News Clinics

Gainesville, GA

Exceeded its $8M fundraising goal, currently raising $12.3M to expand access to medical and dental care for uninsured patients. Funding supported a new facility, program growth, and long-term sustainability. The expanded campus is now open, serving more patients across northeast Georgia.

Secure six-figure donations for your clinic with PRIDE Philanthropy

Learn how to strengthen your efforts, build deeper connections, and make a lasting impact—together, we can make your clinic fundraising campaign a resource the community will support. We will work with you on how to attract major donors and build a strategic plan to cultivate lasting donor relationships to better financially support your clinic’s mission.

Interested in stepping up your clinic’s fundraising program?

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Create Lasting Support with Limited Resources

PRIDE Philanthropy understands the operational constraints and community-driven missions that define this sector. We bring the tools, strategies, and experience to help free and charitable clinics turn their fundraising potential into long-term impact:


  • Strategic Fundraising Planning

    We help clinics build a tailored development plan that aligns with their mission, capacity, and growth goals.

  • Major Gift Program Development

    From donor identification to cultivation strategies, we guide clinics in building relationships that lead to meaningful support.

  • Leadership Coaching

    We equip executive directors, board members, and volunteers with the confidence and tools to lead effective fundraising efforts.

  • Messaging and Creating a Case for Support

    We help tell your clinic’s story in a way that resonates deeply with donors, funders, and community stakeholders.

What can a custom fundraising strategy do for your clinic?

At PRIDE Philanthropy, we believe that every clinic deserves the resources to meet the growing needs of its community. Our fundraising consultants work closely with your team to build a foundation that reflects your mission and supports long-term success.

 
“PRIDE was instrumental in getting our clinic the funding to expand. We had no idea of the wealth capacity of our donors until PRIDE pushed us to ask BIG and showed us how to get started!”
— Liz Coates
Executive Director | Good News Clinics
Gainesville, GA
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Are you ready to transform your free and charitable clinic fundraising efforts?

 

Since 1925, PRIDE Philanthropy has been partnering with hospitals, hospices, schools, social service organizations, and other community nonprofits to fund their missions. Our proven formula and customized ongoing support helps our clients multiply fundraising dollars using the resources available in their community. Philanthropy can be complex, so we take the guesswork out and drive fundraising revenue to your bottom line.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. PRIDE Philanthropy works with clinics where fundraising is often one of many responsibilities on a small leadership team’s plate. We help you focus on what matters most, build capacity over time, and maximize the resources you already have.

  • Fundraising should strengthen your mission, not shift it. We help you build donor relationships rooted in transparency, shared values, and a clear understanding of your clinic’s role in the community.

  • Absolutely. We provide practical tools and coaching to help your board participate meaningfully in philanthropy—whether that’s stewarding donors, telling your clinic’s story, or making introductions.

  • No doubt. Our firm’s primary goal is to train, educate, and empower to create systems and structure with your current bandwidth in mind. So that you’re continuing your high-performing fundraising program long after the engagement ends.

  • Definitely not! Our fees are all flat and inclusive of all expenses and travel for maximum transparency—and are either project-based or done monthly.