With 20+ years of nonprofit development experience, I am well-versed in crafting compelling donor communications that get results. I enjoy working with small nonprofits that are understaffed, to provide the communications support so often lacking in organizations where too few people wear too many hats.
Philosophy/Approach: I take the time to learn about each organization with which I work, so that I can create customized communications that resonate with donors. I pore over the client’s website, blog, social media, Internet presence, 990s, and charity ratings in order to obtain a picture of how the public views the organization, in addition to having conversations with key staff.
Types of clients: Private foundations, Community foundations, Small Nonprofits
Specialization: I write donor-centric communications -- appeals, thank-you letters, one-pagers, letters of Inquiry, proposals, newsletters, website copy, press releases, articles, blog posts, brochures, et. al. I am also skilled at finding prospective individual donors and foundation funders. As I work with each client, I provide fundraising advice and resources, based on my years of experience.
Jill is a consummate professional with meticulous attention to detail. She is a first-rate writer and she cares deeply about her work. She comes to every meeting well-prepared. She takes the time to listen to my requirements and she asks intelligent questions. Jill has vast experience in the non-profit world and she offers excellent advice in many areas. I highly recommend her.
- Janice Lathen, Founder, Powering Potential Inc.