We’re your go-to team for professional and persuasive story-telling skills to boost your nonprofit’s grant strategy. We want you to fall in love with the way craft compelling grant narratives, and we want your funders to fall head-over-heels with your cause. We aim to be a trustworthy, effective and valuable support system for your organization.
Lyssa Schmidt
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
I am a purpose-driven entrepreneur committed to serve the nonprofit industry with my strong writing skills and passion to create good in the world. With every word I write, I aim to influence hearts and souls to support your nonprofit’s mission. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Print Journalism and Spanish, an MBA in Internet Marketing and a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Management. I have 15+ years professional experience in communications, journalism and marketing, with 10+ in the nonprofit industry.
I have a true passion for encouraging community around ideas and empowering others to do good in the world. I am a creative mother + wife so obsessed with beach I dug one in my own backyard and a never-ending itch to explore something new. Road trip!
Amy Cloud
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
I am passionate about optimizing operations, streamlining workflows, and driving business growth. With over four years of experience in operations and project management, I have successfully led high-performing teams, implemented strategic processes, and enhanced overall efficiency for organizations. I thrive in ensuring businesses have the right structures in place to scale sustainably.
In my free time, I love to enjoy the outdoors, spend time with husband, and often find myself at any local sporting event enjoying an iced Diet Coke!
Morgan Kirchenwitz
GRANTS TEAM ADMINISTRATOR
With over a decade of experience in marketing and fundraising for nonprofit organizations, I love supporting new causes that are making the world a better place. I am a creative professional and a never-ending student, seeking new opportunities to learn and grow in my skills and passions. I enjoy bringing the visual elements together that will truly speak to your audience, creating unique designs to inspire good in the world. (I also offer nonprofit services beyond grant writing here.)
It’s my motto to always enjoy the moment, and I aspire to live that to its fullest. In my free time, I love getting outside, being physically active, finding new breweries to try, and socializing with friends. I also serve as a board member at Photo Opp, an Appleton-based nonprofit working to develop a welcoming community and inspire life-long learning through the lens of a camera.
