Theresa S.

I am a professional grant writer, copywriter, content writer, marketing specialist, and business strategist specializing in serving social enterprise organizations, including nonprofits and mission-driven for-profit companies focused on societal change that supports diversity, equity and inclusion. My team and I have experience and expertise in the performing and visual arts, social services, domestic violence, education, and mental health sectors. Our diverse client base includes organizations from across the U.S. who represent a variety of cultures, ethnic groups and religions who are working to make the world a better place for all. I wrote my first RFP over 30 years ago. My 20 years as a performing artist in New York City and 15 years in non-profit management and development in Ohio have given me broad, in-depth knowledge and perspective into the non-profit world. My experience as a classroom drama and music teacher and grant writer for arts-in-education programs add education to my areas of expertise. While a performing artist, I had one foot in the arts and another in the business world as an international marketing manager in financial services. My volunteer work in mental health and social justice advocacy further extend my range of expertise. My lifetime of experience has resulted in not only a unique, diverse set of skills, but the ability to bring order to chaos, creativity to the mundane, and provide services that get results. Recently, I have moved to an agency model, and have found some fantastic people to join my team to provide the best in client service to clients. RIGHT BRAIN + LEFT BRAIN = UNPARALLELED RESULTS! AREAS OF EXPERTISE: NONPROFIT --- music --- theater --- visual arts --- education --- mental health --- social justice FOR-PROFIT --- social interprise --- small business/entrepreneurs AREAS OF SERVICE: FUNDRAISING --- fundraising strategy and diversification --- grant research, writing, acquisition, and management BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: --- business analysis --- strategic planning for measured growth and sustainability --- budgeting --- customizing your chart of accounts for accounting purposes --- nonprofit board training and education --- laying the groundwork to compete for grants WRITING: --- grant writing --- case for support --- blog articles --- content writing --- copywriting --- chatbot conversational design --- white papers MARKETING: --- marketing strategy --- chatbot conversational design --- pitch books, brochures, and other marketing materials --- social media marketing --- and much more! STRENGTHS: --- Writing content that compels donors to give, buyers to buy, and grantors to grant! --- Effectively identifying grant makers that match your non-profit mission, thus increasing the chances for success --- Working smarter, not harder, through technology --- Creation of marketing plans and business strategies that align with business goals --- Identifying brand distinction, core values, and effective distribution strategies --- The intuitive ability to identify, assess and understand your strengths and translating them into a competitive advantage.