How I partner
Here are 4 ways I help frustrated nonprofit leaders develop communications that motivate their audiences to act. Not sure what you need? Schedule a conversation and I’ll give you an honest recommendation on where we should start.
Communications Coaching
Your Situation: You’re an Executive Director running a lean operation with little to no dedicated communications staff. You know your messaging is the key to unlocking donor and volunteer support, but you’re stuck in the weeds. You need a trusted, high-level thought partner to guide decisions, provide an external view, and ensure you’re focusing on the right channels.
Recommended Solution: Strategic coaching designed for leaders who want to stop reacting and start planning. We use our scheduled time to go deep—mapping out messaging, planning campaigns, and auditing your materials together so you hang up from each call with clarity and confidence. Between sessions, you have a veteran communicator in your corner to review your most critical assets before they go live.
What’s included:
Initial, pre-meeting questionnaire to gather background for maximum efficiency
Two 90-minute virtual coaching sessions monthly, focused on high-level strategy, message positioning, and long-term capacity building
Detailed, expert review of one primary communication per month (e.g., a fundraising appeal letter, an impact report draft, or a major email sequence)
Priority support between sessions via email for quick gut-checks and messaging triage
Investment: Starting at $895/month*, minimum 3-month commitment | Request a free discovery call
Client partners say:
“Having worked with Mindy previously, I had high expectations and she exceeded every one.”
Storytelling Workshop
Your Situation: You have a passionate, skilled team, but everyone talks about your mission a little differently. Because multiple people contribute to your donor outreach, grant writing, and social media, your organization lacks a cohesive, unified voice. Messages come across transactional instead of emotional. You need to get everyone on the same page, fast.
Recommended Solution: A high-impact professional development experience that transforms internal alignment. Grounded in 20+ years of real-world experience, I guide your team through a practical masterclass in modern brand storytelling. We unpack donor psychology, audit your current messaging, and build an interactive roadmap together. This process eliminates internal messaging debates, aligns your staff, and strengthens your brand voice—the most useful staff retreat ever!
What’s Included:
Pre-workshop organizational questionnaire to tailor the workshop exercises directly to your current messaging challenges
Virtual half-day intensive: A highly interactive, dynamic session combining strategic instruction with real-time planning
Post-workshop delivery of all presentation materials, plus a synthesized, actionable Storytelling Compass capturing your team's inputs to guide future communications
Investment: $3,200 one-time fee* | Contact me for details
Workshop attendees say:
“Truly the most helpful meeting I've ever been in!”
“The content, pacing, and interactive element of the program were superb.”
“Such an insightful and meaningful day!”
“100% would recommend this workshop to colleagues.”
Fractional Comms Director
Your Situation: You need senior-level communications expertise to level up your organization and hit your fundraising goals, but your budget cannot justify the salary and benefits of a full-time CMO or Communications Director.
Recommended Solution: An affordable, executive-level leader embedded directly into your team. You get 20+ years of strategic communications leadership without the price tag or hiring lag of a full-time W2 employee. You aren't buying a block of billable hours; you're buying outcomes and a dedicated partner. I integrate into your existing team with zero learning curve, taking ownership of your messaging strategy and major assets, while elevating the staff you already have.
What’s included:
Strategic leadership & alignment:
Initial deep-dive listening session and messaging assessment
Direct alignment of all communications to your specific fundraising and program goals
Active virtual participation in key leadership, staff, or board meetings
High impact execution (done for you):
Planning and copywriting for your most-visible communications, such as year-end appeals and campaign assets
Creation of your annual editorial calendar
Team guidance (done with you):
Ongoing direction, in partnership with the Executive Director, for internal staff or volunteers handling day-to-day communication tasks (e.g., social media, newsletters)
Regular status updates to keep projects moving seamlessly
Investment: Starting at $3,500/month* (a fraction of the cost of a full-time senior hire). Minimum 6-month retainer. Custom proposal based on organizational scope. | Request a free discovery call
Client partners say:
“Mindy is creative and innovative and has a way of keeping us both focused on mission and open to new possibilities.”
Content Development
Your Situation: You need high-stakes communications assets—like a new donor offer, a compelling founder's story, or a comprehensive annual report—but your internal bandwidth is completely maxed out. You lack the creative energy and time to translate your ideas into polished materials.
Recommended Solution: Project-based content strategy and copywriting. You provide the raw material—whether that’s napkin notes, a messy board deck, or a brain dump over Zoom—and I transform it into polished, production-ready assets.
What’s Included:
Project discovery call to clarify your goal and audience, gather inputs, and map out the scope
Professional copywriting of strategic assets (e.g., impact reports, case statements, founder stories, or appeal letters)
A tailored review process to ensure the final product matches your vision and organizational compliance
Investment: Custom proposal based on scope | Request a free discovery call
Client partners say:
“I just read the piece and I LOVE both directions!”
“Thanks so much for sharing the content so quickly. This is exactly what I was looking for. Nice work!”
*All listed rates reflect a discount for registered 501(c)3 organizations. Please inquire for corporate pricing.
Bonus: Email Newsletter
What’s included: Expert guidance on how to create more partners for your mission through better storytelling. Inspirational and practical. Comes out twice a month.
Investment: Just your email address! | Sign me up
Your goals are ambitious. Your comms should be too! Let’s confidently take the next step together.
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