Helping nonprofits
find their voice,
activate their community, &
create lasting change
Clear, direct, and motivating communication is one of the most powerful tools available to organizations doing good in the world. But, all too often, nonprofits are struggling to be heard by the decision-makers that matter to their cause.
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I help nonprofits create communication campaigns that
build awareness, change policy, and drive growth.
You’re missing opportunities to mobilize your supporters and create lasting change.
​Your team is:
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Overwhelmed and scrambling to get out critical communications, leading to missed opportunities and muddled messaging
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Not communicating consistently, leading to long gaps in outreach to your most passionate supporters and risking the chance they’ll shift their resources elsewhere
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Frustrated that key decision-makers aren’t listening
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Putting a ton of time and effort into a bunch of scattered communication tactics but not getting results for your organization or issues
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Your organization is doing great work. It's time to become a powerhouse communicator that mobilizes your community and creates lasting change.
I'm here to help you
mobilize your community,
be heard by decision-makers, and
create lasting change.
Passion isn't enough...
When I started, I didn’t know much about running campaigns or strategic communications. I was just a passionate kid right out of college who wanted to change the world. And I just happened to be a good writer.
Campaigns are complex. Staying focused is challenging. And the stakes are high.
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Nonprofit teams are expected to know how to do everything and magically find the time to do it all, often with few resources. You're dedicated, passionate, and committed to the work. But it can feel like your voice isn't loud enough when it matters the most.
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With almost 25 years working for advocacy nonprofits, I've developed a track record of creating campaigns that build issue awareness, change public policy, and drive organizational growth.
I’ve been a part of dozens of campaigns that have changed public policy for good, from banning plastic microbeads in personal care products in the US to forcing the US and Canadian governments to implement an environmentally friendly water levels plan for Lake Ontario & the St. Lawrence River. And, I've transformed communications for organizations, helping them shift from a scattered mix of unconnected tactics to an integrated, multichannel strategy.
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I’ve been a spokesperson and communications leader for several regional organizations, including over 20 years of experience working on water issues, where I was a frequently quoted voice on Great Lakes issues.
Services
Amplify Your Advocacy
Communications Planning to Mobilize Your Audience and Change Public Policy
Advocacy is a critical tool to advance your mission and create lasting change in your community.
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I help you create advocacy campaigns that are coordinated with your broader organizational strategy.
You can reach critical decision-makers to make lasting policy change...all while increasing awareness about your organization and mission and attracting and retaining donors and supporters.
Expand Your Reach
Strategic Communications Planning for Your Organization
When communication campaigns are aligned with your broader organizational strategy, the sky’s the limit.
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I help you create an organizational communication strategy so you stay in front of your most important people.
A clear strategy will help you maximize every opportunity to engage decision-makers, donors, volunteers, and advocates.
Fractional Communications Director
Hands-on Support to Lead Your Communications
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I can step in as a fractional communications director as your team grows or if your organization is facing a staffing gap.
With 25 years of experience leading nonprofit communications, I can provide hands-on senior-level strategy and support for a fraction of the cost. I help your organization rapidly assess upcoming opportunities, create a long-term communications strategy, and provide an extra set of hands to implement it.