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I provide nonprofits with the tools and inspiration to advance their mission through fundraising. I’ve been in the nonprofit fundraising field for over 14 years, and I love my work! My practice has two primary focus areas: development writing and planned giving. Writing for nonprofits:Development writing is a craft that requires creativity and insight as well as pragmatism and a solid grounding in fundraising principles. I take pride in creating fundraising materials reflective of each client’s style, mission and fundraising needs—narratives that educate and motivate your audience.Planned giving support and training:Planned giving can be a natural part of any fundraising strategy and I have a special interest in helping small and mid-sized organizations make planned gifts accessible and appealing for their donors. Whether you are new to planned giving or want to enhance your current program, I can help you turn planned giving possibilities into gifts that increase your revenue.Recent projects include:--Appeal letters and companion materials such as e-appeals and acknowledgements;--Brochures, campaign materials, newsletters and other donor-focused narratives;--Written proposals for specific gift asks, including planned gift proposals;--Development audits and customized fundraising plans;--Coaching in fundraising practice and implementation;--Grant narratives and reports; and--Planned giving support for programs ranging from well-established to newly launched.Past and present consulting clients:Union of Concerned ScientistsTufts UniversityMassachusetts Institute of TechnologySimmons CollegeRoger Williams UniversityNational Wildlife FederationEpiscopal Divinity SchoolCotting School (Lexington, MA)UU Mass Action NetworkScience and Environmental Health NetworkCommon CatalystThe Institute for Current World Affairs

Listed skills include Planned Giving, Fundraising, Non Profits, Grant Writing, and 13 others.