Services

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Crisis Communications

When the stakes are high, clear and timely messaging can make all the difference. I provide rapid-response communications support tailored to your needs, whether in the moment or on retainer, which could include:

  • Organizational Crisis Communications Plans - Working closely with your team to develop comprehensive crisis communications plans before a crisis hits. This includes identifying potential risks, mapping out response protocols, and establishing clear roles, messaging frameworks, and approval processes to ensure you're fully prepared for the unexpected.

  • On-demand response support - Providing rapid, expert guidance in the heat of a crisis. This could include crafting timely public statements, targeted stakeholder messages, and unified internal communications to ensure your entire organization speaks with one aligned voice when it matters most.

  • Post-crisis recovery and reflection - Guiding your team through a structured recovery process once the immediate threat has passed. This includes working to assess response effectiveness, to restore stakeholder trust, and to implement long-term improvements to strengthen your future crisis resilience.

Even in the most challenging moments, I will help ensure your organization speaks with clarity, integrity, and compassion—protecting both your people and your mission.

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Communications Program Audit & Build

If your communications function has grown organically but now feels fragmented or reactive, it may be time to pause, gain perspective, and chart a more intentional course. I offer a custom audit and rebuild process designed to equip you and your team with a stronger foundation—so you're prepared for what lies ahead—which includes:

  • Discovery & Insight - Through conversations, audits, and stakeholder feedback, I dive into your current communications to uncover what’s working, what’s not, and why. The goal is to find practical ways to improve your messaging so it helps you reach organizational goals, builds on existing strengths, and identifies new opportunities.

  • Strategy & Recommendations - Focusing on voice, clarity, and content strategy, I’ll help you define how your brand communicates—inside and out. You’ll get a clear roadmap for what to say, how to say it, where to say it, and who needs to hear it—so your messages consistently hit the mark.

  • Tools & Training - You’ll walk away with custom-built tools your team can actually use—think messaging guides, content calendars, templates, and more. Everything is tailored to your team’s capacity and culture, so you can keep communicating clearly and consistently long after the audit is done.

The result: a communications program that’s not just documented—but also ready to implement.

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Interim & Fractional Leadership

Need an experienced voice at the table—without the long-term hire? I step in as a trusted partner during leadership transitions, parental leave, or when your team needs seasoned guidance, offering experienced counsel without the commitment of a long-term hire. Roles offered include:

  • Interim Director of Communications

  • Fractional Chief Communications Officer

  • Senior Development Communications Advisor

  • Interim Chief Advancement Officer

Flexible structures include short-term engagements or retainer arrangements, matched to your team’s cadence.

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Content Production & Design

From feature articles and blog posts to results-driven marketing content, I craft high-quality materials that reflect your brand’s voice and strategic goals. Whether you need compelling storytelling or focused messaging, I help you communicate with clarity and impact—ensuring your message reaches the summit with strength and purpose. Projects could include:

  • Admissions marketing materials - Print, digital, and email campaigns

  • Magazines - Full issue development, editorial calendar, articles, managing editing, and editing

  • Newsletters - Templates, articles, and regular production

  • Websites - Project management on entire site redevelopment, fine-tuning current site architecture and wireframes, marketing content, and articles/blog posts

  • Event materials - Print or digital invites, programs, and speeches/talking points

  • Editing - Books, policy manuals, and day-to-day materials

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Employee Leadership & Development

I design and facilitate leadership development programs that strengthen teams, build essential skills, and foster a culture of collaboration. Through customized training and team-building experiences, I help organizations cultivate confident, effective leaders and more connected, resilient communications teams.

  • Media training & presentation skills training - I’ll help you learn how to navigate media interviews and public speaking engagements, including how to handle tough questions and developing clear messages.

  • Executive communication coaching & thought leadership training - I guide leaders in crafting compelling narratives, developing a strategic content presence (speeches, articles, social media), and communicating in ways that inspire trust, drive conversations, and elevate both personal and organizational reputation.

  • Communications team mentoring - I help in-house communications professionals grow their strategic thinking, executive functioning, and leadership skills through customized guidance to strengthen their capabilities and confidence.

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Fundraising Support

I help nonprofits and schools reach new heights by blending strategic communications with expert fundraising support. From mapping out clear development strategies and leading successful campaigns to crafting compelling fundraising content, I guide mission-driven organizations along the path to stronger engagement and sustainable funding through:

  • Strategy Development - I’ll design a tailored fundraising strategy aligned with your communications and development objectives, identifying the right donor segments and mapping out engagement opportunities. 

  • Campaign Implementation - Whether launching a capital campaign, enhancing annual giving, or strengthening your major gifts program, I provide expert guidance and hands-on management.

  • Fundraising Content Creation - I craft compelling, donor-focused content that supports your fundraising goals across channels—from campaign letters and case statements to impact reports, email appeals, and social media copy.