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Nonprofit messaging that builds momentum

Build the trust that powers lasting connection—and action.

You’re doing the work. I help nonprofits build clear, human messaging that strengthens trust across donors, programs, partners, and community.. This means:

✓ Clear, consistent messaging your whole team can use

✓ Impact storytelling that strengthens retention and deepens relationships (donors, volunteers, partners, community)

✓ Brand clarity that helps people see themselves in your mission—and take the next step (give, volunteer, engage)

This is for you if…

• Your impact is real, but the story isn’t landing consistently across audiences

• Appeals and donor messages sound “fine,” but don’t convert like they should

• Your organization looks and sounds inconsistent

• Different teams describe your work differently—and you’re losing clarity and confidence

• Your leadership voice isn’t showing up clearly or regularly

• You’re growing or changing, and you need one clear narrative that holds steady

What I can help with

Sometimes you need the foundation. Sometimes you need the words for the moment. I do both.

Core messaging + trust-building

  • Organizational messagingnarrative + key messages

  • Brand standardizationconsistent voice + visuals across print & digital

  • Case for supportproof points + donor language

  • Impact storytellingstewardship + retention

  • Supporter communicationsappeals, emails, updates

  • Website clarityengagement paths + CTAs

  • Social storytellingcontent pillars + posts that feel human

Writing, Creative + Public-Facing Comms

  • Executive writingED/CEO voice, remarks, op-eds

  • Crisis communicationsplaybooks + templates

  • Speechwriting + event scriptingremarks + run of show

  • Collateralimpact/annual reports, proposals, decks

  • Story capture directionphoto/video concepts + production

  • Blog + newslettersthought leadership + education

How I Help Nonprofits Succeed

Here are three core offerings—starting points we can tailor based on your goals and needs.

Clarity Audit

A focused audit of how your story and brand show up across your website, key collateral, and core communications—plus a prioritized fix list.

  • You’ll get:

    • Findings + top priorities (what’s working, what’s unclear, what’s inconsistent)

    • Messaging + brand consistency recommendations (voice, key phrases, visual cohesion)

    • Quick-win rewrites you can implement immediately (web + communications)

    Timeline: 7–10 business days

Signature Offer

Trust Messaging Build

We build your organization’s messaging foundation—so every team communicates with the same clarity, voice, and emotional truth.

  • You’ll get:

    • Organizational narrative + key messages (repeatable story + proof points)

    • Brand standardization basics (voice + messaging guidelines across print & digital)

    • Messaging toolkit for use everywhere (web language, supporter comms templates, social pillars)

    Timeline: 4–6 weeks

Fractional Communications Leadership

Senior-level communications leadership without the full-time hire—so your messaging stays aligned, your team executes, and trust builds across every audience.

  • You’ll get:

    • Senior-level communications leadership (priorities, positioning, alignment across stakeholders)

    • Messaging + brand oversight across channels (web, print, email, social—so everything stays consistent)

    • Repeatable systems + execution support (toolkits, templates, core content, reviews, and agency direction)

    Timeline: Monthly (3-month minimum recommended)

Need something in-between?

Most work is a blend. If you’re not sure which option fits, we’ll map out the right scope on a quick call and scale to fit your budget. Let’s talk.

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“Fundraising isn't about asking for money. It's about inspiring people to believe that they can make a difference — then helping them to make it.”

— Ken Burnett, author of The Zen of Fundraising and Relationship Fundraising