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About

Hi, I'm Kirt...

I Help Charities Like Yours Raise More Money—and Keep More Donors

Many nonprofits care deeply about their mission but feel stuck when it comes to fundraising and asking for support.


If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. And I’m here to help.

 

Why You Can Trust Me

✅ Certified in Fundraising Copywriting
✅ Certified in Philanthropic Psychology (with Distinction)
✅ Former Executive Director and Director of Development
✅ Grew individual donors by 10x in three years
✅ Award-winning author and experienced public relations (PR) pro
 

I’ve helped many organizations get more donations, land corporate partners, and get media attention, even when they were short on time or didn’t know where to start.

 

I Can Help If You…

  • Feel nervous asking companies for support
  • Want to keep more of your donors from year to year
  • Need more people to know about your mission
  • Don’t have time to figure out PR or messaging on your own
     

Let’s Talk

I make fundraising easier and even fun.


For Nonprofits Ready to Grow  — Now, Not Someday

I partner with nonprofits serious about results. If that’s you, I’d love to help. Here’s how we start:


Get a free 20-minute Zoom call with me.
Just email kirt@smilethebook.com and say “I’m interested!”


Let’s grow your nonprofit and make a bigger impact together.


— Kirt Manecke

Public Relations (PR): Saving Land

Read my article "Hiring Your Next Leader" on pages 28-30 in Saving Land Magazine from the Land Trust Alliance.


“I hate to think where this organization would be without Kirt. He is a magnet for money and a public relations and marketing dynamo! One of the very best natural salesmen I have ever met.”

-Steve Qua, Owner, Qua Buick, Former Chaiman, Headwaters Land Conservancy


Kirt is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Northville. When Rotary International added the environment as a new focus, he took action right away.


He talked with The Rotary Foundation to explain how land trusts help protect clean water, wildlife, farms, and natural areas. His ideas were added to Rotary’s guidelines for grant funding.


Now, land trusts can team up with local Rotary Clubs to get money for land protection.


Kirt also pitched a story about land conservancies to Rotary Magazine and it reached over 1 million readers!: 

https://www.rotary.org/en/watershed-moment-gives-rise-revitalized-riverfront

kirt @ smilethebook.com (no spaces before or after @)


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