My Services
I’ve worked with dozens of organizations, including:
Writing and Ghostwriting
Whether you want to write a blog, op-ed, speech or even a book, I can help you convey complex information in a clear way.
I’m an experienced ghostwriter – over the years I’ve written thousands of pages of content for leaders in fields ranging from advocacy to philanthropy to impact investing and tech.
My favorite part of the writing process is the first call, where we have a relaxed conversation about what you’re trying to accomplish and who your audience is. Next, I’ll translate your spoken words into a well-organized draft on the page, and work with you to hone a compelling, sharp and original piece.
Messaging
Framing a message is the first step to convincing someone to take action.
Think about the most important argument that you make every day in your work– can you summarize it in three concise bullet points?
I have helped dozens of colleagues, clients and friends summarize their work, vision or passion into a short and compelling “talking points” document that they can use for internal communications, to prepare for an interview, or to turn into a larger writing project. Let’s work together to get to the heart of what you’re trying to say.
Communications Strategy
Are you starting an organization, or revisiting the big-picture of your comms and marketing?
Sometimes the hardest part of getting a communications operation off the ground is knowing where to start.
Throughout my career I’ve worked on non-profit communications teams, and I’ve learned the basic building blocks of what it takes to run a successful communications campaign or to build a successful team. I can help you develop a strategy that takes into account key audiences, earned media outreach, social media strategy, editorial calendars and key messaging. I’ve even helped organizations use that strategy to hire a communications director – or just hire a consultant, based on their needs.
Grantwriting
Every grant application is unique; but your message and values should always stay the same. I'm an experienced grantwriter who gets results.
Navigating the world of philanthropy and grant applications can be incredibly frustrating; I know, because I wrote a book about it.
Throughout my career I’ve written dozens of grant proposals, and contributed to hundreds more – narrowing down a big-picture mission and vision into a clear and concise action plan that funders will love.
My favorite part? When we finalize the language, and then cut 30% of the words without losing any of the meaning. Let me help you get your point across to the audience that will determine your future funding.