Tonya Raines is the founder and principal consultant of Impact Hatchery, a strategy and fundraising firm that helps nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-minded businesses align mission with market opportunity. With more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and fund development, Tonya has guided organizations nationwide through strategic growth, grant expansion, and earned-income integration.
Her work centers on transforming vision into measurable results—helping clients design sustainable business models, activate partnerships, and build resilient funding systems. Tonya’s consulting approach blends analytical insight with creative problem-solving, rooted in a deep understanding of how strategy, structure, and storytelling drive long-term impact.
Tonya’s work in ministry centers on guiding leaders toward clarity, confidence, and spiritual renewal. Drawing from years of experience mentoring women, leading prayer teams, and supporting faith-based organizations, she helps ministry leaders strengthen culture, deepen purpose, and align their calling with sustainable leadership practices. Her approach blends discernment and practical strategy, helping faith communities grow with integrity, compassion, and lasting impact.
Before launching Impact Hatchery, Tonya led multimillion-dollar fundraising initiatives for organizations such as United Way of Greater St. Louis, Beyond Housing, and the New Jersey Food Fund. She holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership and is an active member of the Project Management Institute, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Grant Professionals Association.