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Crystal J.

Nonprofit Strategy Consultant & CFRE

Ready to turn your mission into a sustainable movement? With over 20 years of experience and $30,000,000+ secured for nonprofit and higher education organizations, I help leaders move past "surviving" and into "thriving." As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), I don't just offer advice—I provide a battle-tested roadmap for long-term donor loyalty. Since launching CMJ Consulting in 2020, I’ve specialized in bridging the gap between an organization’s mission and a donor’s motivation. I help my clients win in four key areas: Strategic Grant Writing: Turning complex missions into compelling, high-win-rate proposals. Annual Appeals & Narratives: Crafting communications that inspire donors to act now. Board Engagement: Transforming your board into a high-functioning fundraising engine. Event-Based Strategy: Maximizing ROI on your high-stakes fundraising events. Why work with me? I combine the rigor of industry best practices with the agility of a communications expert. I don’t just write; I strategize. Whether you need a comprehensive fundraising audit or a high-impact year-end appeal, I deliver solutions tailored to your unique donor landscape. Let’s discuss your funding goals. Click the 'Invite' or 'Message' button to get started.

🇺🇸Noblesville, United States$100/hr100% JSS4.85 (22)Since Jan 2020

Earnings and projects

MRR
$567

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#72,743 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#10,970 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
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Read daily since Oct 30, under 30 days

Total earnings
$63k

Billed in all: $65k

World#62,477 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,754 / 62.1k
Per project
$1.2k

$850 in the last 6 months

World#109,792 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#18,709 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
4

Across 5 contracts

60% fixed40% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#7,181 / 62.1k
Projects in all
52

Across 60 contracts

58% fixed42% hourly
World#58,779 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#8,941 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$64.6k+$580 earned since Oct 30Billed in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$64.0k$64.5k$65.0kOct 30Nov 3Nov 7

Tracked from Oct 30, 2026.

Skill rankings: #1 in 1 skill of 9

Rarest: top 9% in Academic Writing, of 3,347. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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