Services

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:

• Donor Acquisition Strategies: Attract new individual donors, upgrade donors, secure corporate partners/funds, re-engage lapsed donors, and cultivate relationships with major donors to secure significant gifts.

• Website Optimization: Improve website usability and streamline online giving page to increase donations.

• Newsletter Revamp: Revise newsletters and annual reports to make them donor-centric and improve donations. 

• Direct Mail: Craft donor-centric, impactful letters and materials that raise more money. 

• Grants: Assist with identifying and applying for grant opportunities, including strategies for engaging with local community foundations.

• Monthly Giving: Establish recurring donation program.

• Thank You Program: Create meaningful thank you letters for donors.

• Bequest Marketing: Promote planned giving options (wills, etc.) to secure future support.

• Virtual Event Fundraising Training: Prepare for tabling and community outreach events. 

• Social Media: Strategies for effective fundraising through social platforms.

• LinkedIn Optimization: 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.

• Virtual Customer Service and Fundraising Training: Improve your team's skills in donor interactions and fundraising.

• Media and PR Training: Training on conducting public relations and media outreach.

• Website Development: Build and optimize websites on GoDaddy.

Ask about my special rates for small nonprofits. 

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 organization. 

I offer public relations services designed to increase your nonprofit's visibility and revenue. Whether you’re looking to build a stronger presence in the community, engage with your target audience, or create compelling narratives that resonate with your donors, I’m here to help you achieve your goals and elevate your organization’s profile.

I use detailed information you provide to write a 250 word press release. 

Includes: 

• One press release draft within 10 business days.
• One round of editing as needed for revisions.
• Conduct research, then pitch your press release by e-mail individually to up to 30 relevant media outlets. This can include posting to event calendars, and pitching bloggers, podcasters and others for interviews. 
• Follow up by email one time with all 30 media outlets.
• Press release provided to you in Word format.
• Media submission list.  
• Add $100 for rush jobs.
• Perfect for local, regional and national publicity. 

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I use detailed information you provide to write a 250 word press release. 

Includes: 

• One press release draft within 10 business days.
• One round of editing as needed for revisions.
• Conduct research, then pitch your press release by e-mail individually to up to 15 relevant media outlets.
• Follow up by email one time with all 15 media outlets.
• Press release provided to you in Word format.
• Media submission list.  
• Add $100 for rush jobs.
• Ideal for getting your business started with publicity.

I use detailed information you provide to write a 250 word press release. 

Includes: 

• One press release draft within 10 business days.
• One round of editing as needed for revisions.
• Conduct research, then pitch your press release by e-mail individually to up to 10 relevant media outlets.
• Press release provided to you in Word format.
• Media submission list.  
• Add $100 for rush jobs.
• Ideal for small businesses and nonprofits on a limited budget who want to get started with publicity.

*$699 INCLUDES PITCHING AND FOLLOWING UP WITH 10 MEDIA OUTLETS

Includes: 

• Conduct research and pitch your already written press release by e-mail individually to up to 25 relevant media outlets per month. This can include event calendars. bloggers, podcasts and others.
• Follow up by email one time with all 25 media outlets.
• Media submission list.  
• Ongoing advice to improve your website usability and sales.
• Ongoing website recommendations to improve credibility, increase conversions and leverage earned media. 
• Guidance to improve your LinkedIn profile and posts to connect with targeted prospects and for lead generation.
• 30-Minute Zoom or phone consultation to guide you on how to add an online Press Kit to your website to make it more media friendly. 
• 30-minute monthly PR strategy Zoom call. 
• Minimum six month commitment paid up front. NO contract required. After your initial six months, we simply agree to move forward monthly and I email you an invoice each month that you can pay by credit or debit card. You can cancel at anytime. There are no cancelation fees. 
• Perfect for reaching new media outlets, event calendars, bloggers and others for consistent media coverage. 

Have a quick quesiton on fundraising or PR (public relations)?  Need advice on customer service? Something else? This quick coaching call is a terrific way for you to tackle a specific problrm and get you on the right track. 

Is your website message crystal clear? Is your website easy to use and navigate? I'll do a quick review of your website for messaging and usability with you by phone or Zoom and tell you specific actions to take to fix any problems to increase your conversions. 

This is a very effective solution to ensure you make a powerful first impression to keep visitors on your website and help your nonprofit grow.