CERTIFIED IN PHILANTHROPIC PSYCHOLOGY Top Fundraising & PR for Your Small Nonprofit
CERTIFIED IN PHILANTHROPIC PSYCHOLOGY Top Fundraising & PR for Your Small Nonprofit
I hold a Certificate in Fundraising Copywriting and a Certificate with Distinction in Philanthropic Psychology. I will help you raise more money starting today.
The Way You Communicate with Donors Must Make them Feel Good
I provide expert, practical fundraising strategies and skills tailored to the unique needs of your small nonprofit organization. I am committed to helping you grow your donor base, drive impact, and achieve your fundraising goals.
SERVICES
90-minute Fundraising Fix-It Session: $425
Struggling to grow your individual donor base? In this 90-minute Fundraising Fix-It Session, we’ll review your current donor outreach, identify missed opportunities, and create a simple action plan to help you attract and retain more supporters. Walk away with tailored strategies you can implement right away—no fluff, just focused, practical help.
60-Minute Power Hour: $250
A focused strategy session designed to tackle your fundraising challenges. You’ll receive expert guidance, tailored advice, and actionable next steps to boost your fundraising efforts and results. It’s a high-impact consultation perfect for nonprofits looking for quick clarity and direction. Walk away with renewed confidence and a clear plan to move forward.
30-Minute Donor Page Tune-Up: $125
Your donor page might be turning people away—and you don’t even know it. In this Donor Page Tune-Up, I’ll review your donation page through a donor’s eyes and give you clear, actionable recommendations to boost conversions and make giving easier. You’ll get a quick win that can lead to more donations without a full website overhaul.
Fundraising Support Retainer Packages
Need ongoing fundraising help without hiring full-time staff? With Retainer Packages, you get hours of dedicated support each month or each quarter to grow your individual donor base—whether that’s donor communications, campaign planning, or strategy sessions.
It’s flexible, affordable, and tailored to your nonprofit’s goals, so you can make steady progress raising more funds without overwhelm.
Basic Quarterly Retainer: 2 hours/month for $495/month
Light, ongoing support for organizations that want expert eyes on donor communications, campaign ideas, or fundraising strategy each month.
6 Month Retainer: $475/month
MOST POPULAR: Mini Quarterly Retainer: 5 hours/month for $1,250/month
For growing nonprofits that want more hands-on help building and engaging their donor base. Great for planning, content, and monthly check-ins.
6 Month Retainer: $1,150/month
12 Month Retainer: $1,000/month
Premium Quarterly Retainer: 10 hours/month for $2,495/month
High-touch, strategic support for organizations ready to level up their fundraising with deeper donor engagement, execution, and big-picture planning.
6 Month Retainer: $2,295/month
12 Month Retainer: $2,000/month
Benefits of retainers for you and your nonprofit:
An expert on-call who doesn’t need salary, benefits, or extras.
Quick access to me and my expertise.
Predictable monthly costs and easier budgeting.
Peace of mind that when you need support, you have me to help you.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Corporate Donors
Research, contact, and cultivate relationships with corporate prospects to secure their support as corporate donors.
Donor Acquisition and Retention
Attract new individual donors, upgrade donors, re-engage lapsed donors, and cultivate relationships with major donors to secure significant gifts.
The nonprofit sector is bleeding to death, with an average donor retention rate of just 42%. Dramatically slow donor attrition, boost your retention rate, and increase donor lifetime value.
Communications Audit and Training
Cut the jargon and make your messages clearer to boost engagement and drive more donations.
A review of all the ways your organization interacts with your donors. The goal is to assess the effectiveness and quality of your communications to ensure you are delighting, retaining and upgrading donors and identify opportunities for improvement.
Website Optimization
Improve website usability and streamline online giving page to reduce friction and distractions to increase donations. Improve email sign up process to increase new subscribers.
Direct Mail, Copyediting, Newsletter Revamp
Craft donor-centric, impactful appeal letters and materials that raise more money. I can also create meaningful thank you letters for donors to express your appreciation and to boost donor retention.
Additionally, I can evaluate and revamp your direct mail appeals, print newsletters and annual reports to maximize your return on investment.
Monthly Giving
Establish recurring donation program.
Bequest Marketing
Promote planned giving options (wills, etc.) to secure future support.
LinkedIn Optimization and Management
Enhance your LinkedIn profile and company page for credibility, search results, and lead generation.
Communications and Fundraising Plan
Develop a comprehensive communications and fundraising plan.
Tabling Training
Learn how to confidently promote your cause and successfully raise funds while tabling!
Please email Kirt at kirt @ smilethebook.com (no spaces before or after @) to claim your spot and we will set up a time to talk about your challenges and discuss the best marketing strategies for your business.