Nonprofit Sector
I minored in Nonprofit Administration at the University of Oregon. Since, I’ve gained over a decade of hands-on experience in just about every facet of the nonprofit sector, from auditing nonprofits’ federally funded programs to providing direct services to people experiencing homelessness. Past experience from my work in the field includes:
Completed a prospect research internship with The Carter Center in Atlanta where I analyzed donor data for Chief Development Officers and drafted donor profiles, internal briefs, and other materials
Worked with Project Community Connections, Inc., an Atlanta-based homelessness nonprofit, to write an in-depth case statement for donors to support its capital campaign and shorter marketing materials
Served as the Development Director for Knoxville-based Sundress Academy for the Arts, where I secured grants to fund key programs and provide emergency financial relief during COVID-19
Wrote an engaging, data-driven marketing brochure for Washington-based Everett Housing Authority
Developed a strategic communications plan for Everyone Home DC, a D.C.-based homelessness nonprofit, and drafted its social media and newsletter copy
Fundraised over $1,500 for Holler Health Justice and over $2,600 for Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Sibley Memorial, Suburban and Howard County General Hospitals through peer-to-peer campaigns
Some of my current projects within the nonprofit sector include:
Write SEO-driven thought leadership pieces, customer success stories, emails, and other assets for nonprofit-focused software companies, including Classy, Instil, Wild Apricot, and MemberClicks
Write stewardship materials for major donors for Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
Edit guest submissions to the Great Smoky Mountains Association’s Smokies LIVE blog to keep members engaged
Edit reports and workplans for nonprofit international aid organizations, including ACDI/VOCA, Tanager, and ADRA International
Below, you can find some clips to my nonprofit thought leadership blogs. Many of my other work samples for clients are not publicly available, so please reach out with your needs and I’ll be happy to supply additional client-approved clips! The nonprofit sector is near and dear to me, and I’d love to collaborate together.
Highlights
What Is a 990 Form?: A Nonprofit’s Guide. Classy. September 2022.
Moves Management: A Nonprofit Guide. Instil. July 2022.
5 Donor Stewardship Strategies That Increase Donor Trust. Instil. June 2022.
6 Major Gifts Fundraising Strategies To Try This Year. Instil. June 2022.
How to Build a Major Gifts Fundraising Plan. Instil. June 2022.
How to Drive Impact With Your Nonprofit Annual Report. The Motley Fool. May 2022.
What You Need to Know About Nonprofit Administration. The Motley Fool. May 2022.
A Guide to Writing Your Nonprofit Bylaws. The Motley Fool. May 2022.
Understanding 501(c)(3) Organizations: A Beginner's Guide. The Motley Fool. May 2022.
The Ultimate Guide to Running an Envelope Fundraiser. The Motley Fool. May 2022.
Lapsed Donors: How To Win Them Back and Keep Them. Instil. May 2022.
How to Start Grant Writing (+ Templates). Wild Apricot. February 2022.
8 Tips for Effective Employee Onboarding at Your Nonprofit. Classy. February 2022.
What the Betty White Challenge Taught Nonprofits. Classy. January 2022.
Your Ultimate Guide to Membership Management Software for Your Nonprofit. Wild Apricot. January 2022.
How Mentoring Can Boost Membership DEI Initiatives. re:charity. December 2021.
9 Member Appreciation Ideas to Retain More Members. MemberClicks. December 2021.
Tracking Membership Dues: A How-To Guide. MemberClicks. October 2021.
14 Tips to Grow Non-Dues Revenue for Associations Big and Small. MemberClicks. August 2021.
Corporate Sponsorships 101: Everything You Need to Know. Wild Apricot. May 2021.
5 Types of Recurring Giving Programs to Consider. Classy. May 2021.
4 Tips for Effective Donation Buttons by Campaign Type. Classy. February 2021.
How to Choose the Right Membership Model for Your Organization. MemberClicks. January 2021.
10 Membership Renewal Strategies to Increase Your Retention Rate. MemberClicks. January 2021.
Should Your Organization Offer Free Memberships? Wild Apricot. January 2021.
How to Create and Fund a Nonprofit Internship Program. Classy. August 2020.