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Raise More Money with a Fundraising Pro By Your Side

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"Kirt took me from a small rented farmhouse to a $3.5 million dollar 14 acre estate (former Don Massey property, now Living and Learning Enrichment Center)."


-Rachelle Vartanian, Founder and President, Northville, MI

Some Corporate Sponsors I've Secured for Nonprofits

No More Guesswork—Just Funding, Visibility, and Results

I HELP YOUR SMALL NONPROFIT GET NOTICED AND FUNDED

Strategic Public Relations, Corporate Fundraising, and Clear Communications to Grow Your Impact
You’re doing important work—but are people seeing it? Are prospective donors hearing your story?


You care deeply about your mission. I help you fund it.

Fundraising and public relations may feel overwhelming, time-consuming, or even intimidating. That’s where I come in.


Let’s make your mission unstoppable.
I help your small nonprofit boost visibility and raise more money by combining public relations, corporate fundraising, and effective donor communications.


What I Offer


📣 1. Media & PR (public relations) Strategy

Get your mission in front of the right people.

  • Press releases and media outreach
     
  • PR strategy & storytelling
     
  • Online press kit guidance
     

🤝 2. Corporate Fundraising Strategy

Build lasting partnerships with aligned companies.

  • Corporate partner research
     
  • LinkedIn strategy, messaging & outreach
     
  • Virtual meetings
     

📨 3. Donor Communications (Print & Digital)

Turn casual supporters into committed donors.

  • Revamp your print newsletters
     
  • Write compelling donor updates
     
  • Improve message clarity and visual layout in communications
     

Why Work With Me?

As a former Executive Director and Director of Development, I increased membership tenfold.


  • I know what works—and how to tailor it to your unique organization


  • A track record of helping organizations land press & funding
     
  • Personal, caring, hands-on service that respects your mission and time


✔ Certificate in Fundraising Copywriting

✔ Certificate in Philanthropic Psychology with Distinction

—from the renowned Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy.


📞 Ready to Raise More? Let's Work Together

👉 Free 20-Minute Discovery Call
Let’s talk about what's possible. Please email Kirt at kirt@smilethebook.com to claim your spot.


Get Expert Help—Without the Full-Time Price Tag

Before hiring a full-time Development Director, consider the real costs:

  • Salary and benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Onboarding and training
  • Office space and equipment
  • Paid time off
     

A full-time hire can cost your nonprofit $70K–$100K+ annually.


By partnering with a fundraising consultant like me, you get access to expert-level strategy and execution without the long-term financial commitment. I also have limited availability as a fractional fundraiser on a part-time or contract basis, typically 10 to 20 hours a week. 


You benefit from: 


✅ Proven fundraising and donor retention expertise
✅ Immediate results—no long training curve

✅ Flexibility and cost efficiency
✅ High-impact work at a fraction of the cost

✅ Results without the overhead 


I bring the same dedication and skill as a full-time hire, at a fraction of the cost. You get a pro—without the overhead.

Specializing in individual giving, donor stewardship, corporate fundraising, and public relations...

"I appreciate your organization and the way you deliver your message, it is always thorough and easy to follow. You do a great job, I hope we can continue working together."


-Breanna Horsey, Director, Sustainable Iowa Land Trust

Sales Acceleration

Fundraising help from Kirt Manecke

Accelerate Your Fundraising

Public Relations: Skyrocket Your Visibility and Donations

Public Relations: Skyrocket Your Visibility and Donations

As a former executive director and director of development for a nonprofit and successful business owner and sales professional, Kirt will accelerate your fundraising. 

Public relations from Kirt Manecke

Public Relations: Skyrocket Your Visibility and Donations

Public Relations: Skyrocket Your Visibility and Donations

Public Relations: Skyrocket Your Visibility and Donations

With Kirt's targeted approach, your nonprofit will get in front of the right audiences to increase your visibility, credibility, and donations. 

Award-winning books by Kirt Manecke

Customer Service and Tabling Training by Zoom

Public Relations: Skyrocket Your Visibility and Donations

Customer Service and Tabling Training by Zoom

Let award-winning customer service book author Kirt Manecke train your staff  to deliver amazing customer service, make a great first impression and raise more money. 

More Praise

"Kirt exemplifies what it means to be the BEST in customer service."

- Tyler Ross, author, President, Big Bold Moves, Northville, MI


"When it comes to marketing, public relations and customer service, this professional knows his stuff!"

- Colleen Kilpatrick, entrepreneur, speaker, storyteller, Milford, MI


“Wow, you did a lot. Thank you for going the extra mile!”

- Cindy Fisher, Educational Consultant, President and CEO, Smart Steps, LLC, Overland Park, KS


“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 Chairman, Headwaters Land Conservancy, MI


"Thanks for following up with the media folks. I have an interview with WCMU next week and Northern Express plans to include the story in their winter issue. Really appreciate your help and guidance."

- Chris Gentry, Executive Director, Cadillac Area Land Conservancy, Cadillac, MI


"I began working with Kirt as the new Executive Director of a non-profit organization in 2023 and he helped us tremendously in the first year developing and implementing strategies for our fundraising and PR efforts. In meetings, he actively listens to our needs and develops strategies that fit our budget and is tailored to our needs. 


Unlike other professionals, I feel that we are getting individual attention. Kirt is always there to answer questions and goes above and beyond by providing advice and recommendations for all aspects of our organizational functioning, ultimately helping us to build a strong foundation as a new organization."

- Breanna Horsey, Executive Director, Sustainable Iowa Land Trust, West Branch, IA

Some of Our Media Placements

American Solon logo
Stores magazine logo
Animal Sheltering Magazine logo
The Detroit News logo

Award-Winning Books by Kirt Manecke

Smile: Sell More with Amazing Customer Service book by Kirt Manecke
Smile & Succeed for Teens book by Kirt Manecke

Raise More Money

Kirt will help you raise funds and get the word out about your organization. 

What are you waiting for?

BOOK A FREE CALL

Giving Back

Kirt volunteers for animal welfare orgnizations and created the website www.TellOnePerson.com to educate the public about abusive roadside zoos and the benefits of visiting accredited animal sanctuaries. 

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


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