Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Communications So Your Donors Say Yes
You have big plans to change the world. But there is one problem: You aren’t raising enough money yet.
It is hard to find an expert who knows how to find donors and keep them. It is even harder to find a full-time pro when your budget is tight.
Not sure which service is right for you?
Start with the 90-Day Fundraising Mentorship if you need clarity. Choose Fractional Fundraiser if you need execution.
Corporate Partnership Jumpstart
Land your first corporate partner with confidence.
Diversify your revenue and reduce reliance on grants with a clear, repeatable approach to corporate partnerships so you’re not starting from scratch each time.
Best for nonprofits ready to secure their first corporate sponsor or partner.
90-Day Fundraising Mentorship (Most Popular)
Hands-on guidance to create immediate fundraising momentum.
This mentorship provides clarity, confidence, and strategic direction so you can move forward with a focused plan and start seeing fundraising results within 90 days.
Best for leaders who want support, accountability, and fast progress.
Fractional Fundraiser
Development Director–Level Strategy Without the $80,000.00+ Salary
I serve as your on-demand Development Director, providing fundraising and public relations expertise at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. I join your team when fundraising has outgrown the Executive Director, but the budget isn’t ready for a full-time staff member.
6-month minimum engagement
Best for growing nonprofits that need senior-level strategy without long-term overhead.
📞 Ready to Raise More?
Let’s Talk — Free 20-Minute Discovery Call
Not looking for a full strategy shift? I also offer targeted PR projects to boost your organization's public profile.
Media to Money: The PR Intensive Public Relations That Turns Visibility Into Funding
If you aren’t commanding your own narrative, you’re leaving your reputation and your funding to chance. This specialized project is designed to break through the noise. I help your nonprofit earn the media coverage necessary to build "front-page credibility," ensuring that when you ask for a donation, the answer is already "yes."
Best for: Nonprofits with a great story who are tired of being the "best-kept secret" in their community.
📞 Ready to Raise More?
Let’s Talk — Free 20-Minute Discovery Call
What is the Mere Exposure Effect?
Public relations is like a turbo charger for the mere exposure effect. The mere exposure effect refers to our tendency to develop a liking for things simply because we are exposed to them repeatedly.
This phenomenon is also referred to as the familiarity principle.
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