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✺ Crowdfunding Expert & Campaign Strategist $350M+ Raised | 5,000+ Campaigns | Former Indiegogo Director Struggling to fund your project or turn interest into action? I’ve helped thousands of creators launch and scale campaigns that meet and often exceed their goals. As the former Artistic Projects Director at Indiegogo and a crowdfunding strategist for the last decade, I bring deep insight into what makes campaigns succeed. I help you navigate the process with clarity, confidence, and a plan that works. I now work directly with artists, nonprofit teams, and creative entrepreneurs to build strong, impactful campaigns that keep your voice and vision at the center. ❖ What You Can Expect ⟡ Complete Campaign Strategy I’ll guide you from concept to completion, breaking each step into clear, manageable tasks. ⟡ Messaging & Pitch Development Together, we’ll craft language that connects with your audience and builds credibility. ⟡ Creative & Tactical Support I collaborate with a trusted team of editors, designers, and producers to help you build polished campaign assets. ⟡ Cross-Sector Experience I’ve worked across the arts, tech, product design, and nonprofit sectors, helping raise over $350 million in crowdfunding. ⧉ Packages Option A: Strategy Session – $250 • One-hour video call • Review of your current assets and goals • Personalized feedback and specific next steps Option B: Full Campaign Blueprint – $1,200 This option is designed for creators who want more than a consultation. Many clients come in overwhelmed or unsure if they can manage a campaign alone. You won’t have to. You’ll stay in control of your vision, but I’ll be with you at every stage to help you avoid common pitfalls and move forward with confidence. This package includes: • Everything in Option A • A customized campaign work plan and timeline • A full marketing and outreach strategy tailored to your audience • Templates, checklists, and real examples you can build from • Ongoing access to me during your prep phase for questions, reviews, and guidance when you need it most I’m not here to drop off a template and disappear. This is a strategic partnership with someone who cares about your success and stays with you through the build. ✧ Ready to Launch? Take the Campaign Readiness Quiz on my site lemonjulius dot com to see where you are in your launch journey. Not sure which option fits your needs? Send me a message and I’ll help you figure out the right plan based on your goals, timeline, and budget.

Crowdfunding Specialist | Lead Generation Expert | Website Developer A great idea alone isn't enough in today's crowdfunding landscape. Success comes from having the right audience, a compelling campaign, and a strong online presence that inspires people to take action. With over 4 years of experience, I help creators, startups, and businesses build momentum before and during launch through strategic lead generation, crowdfunding support, and high-converting websites. What I Can Help You With ✔ Crowdfunding Campaign Strategy ✔ Kickstarter & Indiegogo Support ✔ Targeted Lead Generation ✔ Audience Research & Outreach ✔ Campaign and Landing Page Development ✔ WordPress Websites & Online Stores ✔ HTML, CSS3, PHP, and jQuery ✔ SEO Optimization ✔ Community Building & Backer Engagement ✔ End-to-End Project Management Whether you're preparing for your first campaign or looking to expand your reach, I provide practical solutions designed to increase visibility, attract potential supporters, and strengthen your digital presence. Today's creators need more than just a campaign—they need a strategy, an audience, and a system that turns interest into long-term support. Ready to elevate your project, reach more backers, and build momentum for your campaign? Let's connect and bring your vision to life.

25+ Years in Relationship-Centered Development Are you a nonprofit leader who knows you need to strengthen donor relationships and sharpen your message but aren't sure where to start? I help organizations move beyond transactional fundraising to build authentic, lasting connections with the people who believe in their mission—and I help you shape communications that inspire action. With over 25 years in nonprofit development and marketing, I've guided organizations of all sizes toward sustainable funding strategies and compelling narratives—from grassroots community groups to campaigns exceeding $20 million. My approach is built on my Cultivating Relationships (CR) framework—a donor-as-hero, gratitude-first philosophy that puts genuine connection before the ask. **How I can help you:** **Fundraising & Development Strategy** Fundraising strategy and campaign planning · Donor cultivation and stewardship strategy · Major donor and corporate partnership strategy · Board fundraising training and toolkits · Foundation and grant strategy · Case for support and messaging direction **Marketing & Communications Strategy** Storytelling and messaging strategy · Email and social media strategy · Integrated marketing strategy that supports fundraising goals · Brand and positioning guidance **Strategic Coaching & On-Call Support** Sometimes you don't need another deliverable—you need a thought partner. Through my coaching offering, you get a direct, ongoing line to me for the real-time moments: a donor conversation you're weighing, a decision before you hit send, a board ask you want to talk through. Available as a standalone package or built into a retainer. My clients include environmental conservation organizations, social justice nonprofits, youth development programs, and publications committed to amplifying diverse voices. I bring strategic vision and a partner's perspective. Whether you need a fundraising strategy, a communications approach that builds community, help preparing your board to fundraise confidently, or a thought partner to strengthen your overall direction, I'd love to learn about your organization and explore how I can help. Let's talk about what's possible for your mission.

Hi, I’m Matt and I'm UpWork's #1 Book Marketer, so I can GUARANTEE results for your book too. With 12+ years of experience in the publishing industry, I’ve marketed 800+ books and sold over 4 MILLION copies. (feel free to ask for examples of books I've marketed for past clients) My promise: I'll get your book in the hands of thousands of Bloggers / YouTubers / Podcasts / Reviewers who will then get their literal millions of followers to buy/review it, and I can get your book sold inside thousands of Bookstores and on Library shelves. I've done this hundreds of times and with all genres, so you can see hundreds of positive reviews from my clients here on my Profile page. Be sure to take a look at the following docs in the Portfolio section here on my profile: 1. My ”Client Results Spreadsheet” (which shows all of my clients from the past 2 years, which services they ordered from me, and the profit that resulted) 2. My ”Client Sales Charts” (screenshots that my clients took of their Amazon sales charts after my marketing) Put simply, my 4-step process is very “turn-key” for my clients, as I do 100% of the work for them, and with each step being optional: STEP #1: I supply you with the Contact List files of your choice (just a few examples below): + 850 Bookstores + 2,730 Libraries + 420 Book Review Blogs + 55 Book Review Podcasts + 180 Book Review Youtubers + 1,000 Health and Wellness Blogs + 1,000 Business Blogs + 420 Mom Blogs + 600 Self-Help / Self-Improvement Blogs + 750 Family Lifestyle Blogs + 250 Children's Book Review Blogs + 375 Mental Health Blogs + And many, many more! STEP #2: I write Custom Outreach Emails to each Contact List for you STEP #3: I send out the thousands of emails for you and I'm able to guarantee a minimum Open Rate of at least 40% STEP #4: The contacts then buy, review, and share your book, so their millions of followers can see it and buy it as well I also offer an incredibly in-depth 40-page Book Marketing Guide that goes through literally every tactic that authors should be doing to market their books, including links of where to do these things, when to do these things, and how best to do them. A bit more about me: I'm also an award-winning author myself with multiple bestseller books - one of which is currently being produced as a feature film. Send me a message with your book's genre (and target demographic, if you know it) and let’s discuss! - Matt

Helping Entrepreneurs Raise $1, 000, 000, 000 + in Funding 🚀 Raising capital isn’t just about getting funding—it’s about finding the right investors, telling a compelling story, and executing a strategy that works. My mission is to help 1,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1 billion, and I’ll show you how to secure 6, 7, or even 8 figures for your company. How? Keep reading 👇 I launched my first Kickstarter campaign in college, turned it into a 6-figure e-commerce brand, and successfully exited. That experience taught me how to build, fund, and scale a company—knowledge I now use to help others do the same. Over the past 4 years, I’ve been digitalizing capital markets and leading some of the most successful crowdfunding and fundraising campaigns. I’ve helped startups raise over $85M, facilitating 50,000+ investment transactions across Wefunder, StartEngine, Republic, Kickstarter, and Indiegogo. Companies I’ve Helped Raise Millions For: ✅ Boxabl – $170M+ raised ✅ Phoenix Tailings – $50M Series B ✅ Watford – $9M+ ✅ Tribel & Caledonian Braves – $3M+ each ✅ Doorvest – $5M+ each ✅ Lit Motors & Popsmith, - $1.5M+ each ✅ FMFC Investments – $500K+ ✅ And many more… What I Can Do for You: ✔️ Equity & Reward-Based Crowdfunding (Wefunder, Kickstarter, Indiegogo, StartEngine, Republic) ✔️ High-Converting Pitch Decks That Get Investor Attention ✔️ Fundraising Strategy & Execution to Maximize Your Raise ✔️ Investor & Backer Databases for Outreach I’ve worked with some of the biggest crowdfunding campaigns and understand what it takes to get funded. If you’re ready to launch your Kickstarter, Wefunder, or capital raise, let’s make it a success. Let’s talk and get you funded! 🚀

As a Top Rated Plus fundraising strategist and grant writer with a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and 14+ years of experience, I partner with mission-driven organizations to build sustainable funding, strengthen their development efforts, and grow with stability and intention. I’ve worked with nonprofits across sectors including international aid, healthcare, youth services, teen services, military family support, animal welfare, food security, medical research, the arts, and community-based initiatives. Throughout my career, I’ve helped raise over $5M through fundraising events and campaigns, while also supporting grant-funded programs and organizational expansion. Here are the ways that I typically support clients: Grant writing and funding strategy - Includes grant research aligned with your mission and eligibility; Full proposal development (foundation, corporate, and select government funding); Clear, compelling narratives that communicate your impact; Application management and submission support; Building a realistic, strategic grant pipeline Fundraising campaigns and development strategy- Including End-of-year and Giving Tuesday campaigns; Year-round fundraising planning and campaign calendars; Peer-to-peer and crowdfunding campaigns; Awareness and seasonal campaigns; Donor journey mapping and engagement strategy Content and development support- Includes Fundraising emails and appeal letters; Donor communications and newsletters; Annual report drafting and design; Website and campaign messaging; Development process improvement and workflow support Advising and capacity building- Includes Training for staff and leadership on fundraising best practices; Strategic consulting for growing or evolving organizations; Support for early-stage nonprofits building their development function I’ve grown up in the nonprofit world, starting as a volunteer and working my way into leadership roles, so I understand how organizations actually function behind the scenes. I know what it’s like to work with limited time, limited staff, and big goals. Because of that, everything I create is designed to be realistic, actionable, and aligned with your capacity. Not just ideas that sound good but strategies you can actually implement and sustain. I also stay current on fundraising trends and best practices through continued professional development, so you’re getting approaches that are both proven and relevant. If you’re looking for someone who can step in as a true partner in your fundraising, I’d love to connect!