“Love the use of tone in the document and how people can help. Love how the document captures the urgent need of the program. Love how there are different levels to give.”
— Dayo, founder of Inside Out Mentoring Program
“Magic, it brought me to tears.”
— Kathy, founder of Northmen Den Youth Services
“You two are amazing! Can't wait to work with you on other grant opportunities in the coming weeks / months.”
— Ashley Lamb-Sinclair, founder of 2892 Miles to Go
“Professionalism shows itself. Wonderfully done!”
— Melinda Bridges, board member of The Purple Angels; case for support and grants
When it comes to talking to your donors about your organization, you’re likely full of stories and examples that showcase your impact and explain your cause. When another member of your staff or board talks about the organization — I’m…
Find the courage to live into your purpose, unapologetically. I walked passed a momma duck also walking along a fence with her ducklings behind her. We walked down the same path: road — grass — sidewalk — fence. I, on the sidewalk, blocked her and the…
Executive Director Stephanie Bowers is a woman on a mission! She and I first worked together several years when her organization was very small, and I was starting out as a nonprofit freelance writer. We worked on a Case for…
The Schmidt Family officially has a pet manatee! Well, sort of. We adopted Moo Shoo as a gift for our 5 year wedding anniversary, to add more positive in the world beyond the celebration between ourselves. I started following Save…
Quiet the noise and focus on driving your business purposefully. Have you had that experience where you just literally can’t think? Your brain is on overload and for a moment you wonder if you’re actually hearing error buzzers, seeing a…
Anything that lasts requires time and attention. Your car won’t continue to run for years if you avoid oil changes. A house doesn’t stand for decades on end without proper attention and maintenance. Relationships, too, are more likely to stand…
Paradise Valley United Methodist Church was gearing up for a capital campaign to raise funds for the future of its church. The team realized it needed a compelling, clear way to explain the goals of the campaign in order to…
Pay it Forward is a nonprofit in its early years working to develop programs and a presence in Ethiopia. In order to get there, we needed to clearly define the nonprofit’s story and lay the foundation for solid fundraising +…
This is among my favorite time of year, not simply because sunshine and hot weather keep me happy but also because it’s that time when things in our garden start turning. Ripe. Tomatoes by bunches! We planted 15 (!) tomato…
Andrea Staples dreamt for years of launching her own nonprofit daycare facility. When I met her, she was ready to take the leap into next steps and start promoting and funding her organization. I worked with Andrea to really define…
