Community fundraising Opportunity to package and sell comprehensive fundraising and campaign management services to a small, mission-driven organization focused on scaling impact across Chicago through events like the Race Against Gun Violence and the National Gun Violence Prevention Expo.

Event partnerships Potential for strategic partnerships with event production and management firms to expand Strides for Peace’s marquee events, leveraging external expertise to increase reach, sponsorships, and donor engagement.

Digital optimization With a diverse tech stack and a broad online presence, there is room to upsell website optimization, donor conversion improvement, and eCommerce enhancements across Sitecore, WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and associated platforms.

Grants and sponsorships Funding growth opportunities through grant writing, sponsorship packages, and corporate philanthropy programs aligned with gun violence prevention, family safety, and community development.

Regional expansion Strategies to scale impact within Chicagoland and potential replication in similar urban contexts, presenting a market expansion play for partner NGOs, sponsors, and platform providers.