William Woodwell

William Woodwell, Independent Consultant


Independent writer, editor and consultant who helps clients communicate effectively about their work, their impact, and their vision for smart and innovative social change. I partner with many of the nation's leading foundations and nonprofits to develop compelling messages and stories, spot-on strategies, and materials and content that inspire action to create a better, cleaner, fairer world.

Types of clients: Private foundations, Corporation foundations, Community foundations, Small Nonprofits, Major Nonprofits, Universities

Specialization: Writing. Over the years, Bill has served as the go-to writer for a wide variety of organizations and their leaders. Clients look to Bill to craft persuasive and engaging speeches, presentations, op-eds, blogs, reports, web and marketing copy, internal communications, and more.

Communications and Messaging. Bill has experience designing and managing communications and public relations campaigns for a range of organizations, from foundations and national nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies and small businesses.

Editorial. Bill helps clients deliver their messages and stories with concision, clarity and maximum impact.

"We think of Bill as our secret weapon when it comes to communications and messaging. He is a careful listener, a gifted writer, and a thoughtful editor who helps us up our game and move people to understanding and action. Bill quickly learns new program concepts and gets to the heart of an issue, asks the right questions, then captures it beautifully. We consider ourselves lucky to have him as a reliable and ongoing partner."

- Cathy Cha, President and CEO, Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

William Woodwell