Nonprofit Management

No matter the size or field, any nonprofit will occasionally encounter management challenges that require shifts in strategy. Areas of concern often include board composition and recruitment, development strategy, staffing structure, hiring processes, budgeting and financial operations, policies and procedures, coalition building, impact measurement, and more. Success depends on having the right leadership team with the right plan in place.

Fundraising

Asking people for money. It’s terrifying. Yet every charity or advocacy organization depends on it to survive and make an impact. And real sustainability requires a truly comprehensive development plan. That means a custom-tailored approach to donor development, annual giving, events, grant applications, and major gift solicitation - as well as an informed decision process on when, why, and how to launch a successful campaign.

Messaging

Who are you? What do you do? Why does it matter? Perhaps you know, but does the public? Does your most essential target audience? If you had only three minutes to tell your story, what would you say? How about 30 seconds? Or ten? Honing your message in an accessible way is essential to reaching your donors, allies, customers, beneficiaries, and public advocates. And working with the right creative partner can make the critical difference.

If you are in need of professional expertise or merely a fresh perspective on any of the topics included here, please contact Mike to meet and discuss your goals.

Writing

Whether writing for personal or professional purposes, any content creator can benefit from a trusted second pair of eyes. Does your piece need a thematic review or a careful proof? Could your team use a primer on the fundamentals of business writing? Are you looking make your annual report more compelling or or your ad copy more succinct? Let’s find your voice.

Public Speaking

Charity galas. Rallies. Lectures. Sermons. Sales pitches and gift requests. Training seminars and team meetings. Promotional videos, press conferences, interviews, and public testimony. In the nonprofit world, public speaking and presenting responsibilities are inescapable. Mastery of a few basic performance techniques can enable even the shyest nonprofit pro to approach speaking obligations with a genuine, confident, and persuasive speaking style.

Career Development

“Where am I going, and how do I get there? For anyone at any career stage, these can be daunting questions. Some have clear dreams but don’t know where to start. Others achieve, but without a vision of what they’re working toward. Others simply wonder where they belong. No matter the situation, the best remedy often begins with a thoughtful conversation with a trusted ally. Someone who’s on the same journey, and who loves helping others make it too.