27 Best Fundraising Consultants For Hire In Illinois

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$50 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (21 jobs)
I have more than 11 years of experience writing for content management agencies, corporate communications, higher education, newspapers, and additional media. I am a versatile, SEO-friendly writer ready to take on your next project.

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Content Development
Academic Content Development
AP Style Writing
Communications
Internal Communications
Proofreading
$175 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (7 jobs)
Deep expertise in venture capital, cap table modeling, SAFE Notes, Convertible Debt Notes, Startup Equity Structures, Options, conversion of Notes, Equity Funding Rounds. If you are need a cap table, need to understand SAFE Notes or Convertible Notes, need to understand future state proforma cap table. I take a consultative approach to working with clients to not just provide a "deliverable", but to understand what you need and provide expertise on what you need. I've done over 200 VC deals. I am your expert with very, very deep expertise and experience in this area.

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Modeling
Data Modeling
Financial Modeling
Venture Capital Consulting
Venture Capital
$60 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (3 jobs)
Fundraising Event Management Volunteer Management Participant Cultivation Sponsorship & Partner Management I have worked in event planning and fundraising for over 15 years. From nationally televised parades to street festivals and fundraising events I have experienced all aspects of events and business. I am an expert with customer service and participant, volunteer, sponsor and partner cultivation.

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Event Planning
Customer Service
$75 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (3 jobs)
Results-driven communications leader with exemplary ability to accelerate the mission and goals of nonprofits investing in and empowering Black, Brown, and marginalized communities. Over a decade of experience in marketing, storytelling, film production, media education, and journalism. An outstanding record of successfully supporting professionals in honing their written voice and guiding staff toward aligned external communications to exceed organizational goals. Spotlighted by the Greater Philadelphia Film Office. Journalism and ghostwriting featured on NPR and Forbes.

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Team Management
Media Relations
Website Copywriting
Copy Editing
Ghostwriting
Email Marketing
Project Management
Internal Communications
Digital Marketing
Creative Direction
Brand Marketing
Brand Development
Communication Strategy
Storytelling
$65 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (6 jobs)
As a strategist in the nonprofit sector, I bring an in-depth understanding of fundraising, nonprofit leadership, and DEI & Belonging strategies. My credentials include successfully raising over $45 million in the past 9 years, and working with diverse sectors including Private & Family Foundations, and Corporate Philanthropy (Banking, Professional Services, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals, Energy etc). I offer bespoke services tailored to the unique needs of each client, with a strong focus on right-sizing my expertise in relationship-centered giving campaigns, sophisticated institutional and individual relationship management planning, and grant-seeking strategy. Some of my offerings include: Planning & Strategy: Strategic Planning, Staff Retention Strategies, Capital Campaigns, Fundraising Feasibility Studies, DEI & Belonging Strategy Development, Diversity Recruitment Strategy. Support: Board Development and Governance, Volunteer Recruitment and Management, Corporate Partner Acquisition, Institutional Donor Acquisition, Grant Writing and Management, DEI Assessment, Inclusive Hiring Support. Training: Leadership Training, Capacity Building Workshops, Fundraising Training Workshops, Nonprofit Storytelling and Communication, Unconscious Bias Training, Cultural Competency Training. My client engagement is flexible, adapting to the unique needs and capacity of the organizations I work with. I always strive to create strong, beneficial relationships that cater to my clients' evolving needs over time. Currently, I am actively seeking to collaborate with clients led by or serving BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. My commitment to advancing racial justice and creating a more inclusive society underscores much of my work. Connect with me to discuss how we can strengthen your organization's reach, impact, and inclusivity together.

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Diversity & Inclusion
Partnership & Collaborations Outreach
Grant Proposal
Grant Writing Consultation
Corporate Social Responsibility
Writing
Sales Writing
Nonprofit Organization
Nonprofit
Salesforce
CRM Software
Grant Evaluation Plan
Capacity Building Grant
Grant Writing
$85 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (62 jobs)
*** Experienced Fundraising Consultant *** for small nonprofit organizations - business plans, strategy development, and major donor program design & implementation. *** Avoid Workplace Burnout Coaching *** for small to medium teams - DM me for more information on my unique program to increase team productivity or check out the project in my project catalog *** Coaching for Individuals seeking to manage stress & regulate nervous systems ***

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Donor Relations
Coaching
Politics
Business Consulting
Strategic Plan
Data Entry
Lead Generation
Campaign Management
Nonprofit Organization
Religious, Charitable & Nonprofit
$33 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
Objective I have been creating shirt designs and logos for TikTok shop creators, Businesses, and just anyone who wants a design made! I am quick and efficient but make sure my designs meet the exact expectations of the customer!

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Amazon
Customer Service
Online Chat Support
iOS
Virtual Assistance
Graphic Design
Apple Watch
Energetic Tone
Kindful
Computer Skills
Sports & Recreation
$110 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Expertise in creating institutional-quality presentation materials for private equity real estate investment managers looking to raise equity capital.

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Formatting
Fundraising Presentation
Data Entry
Real Estate
Content Creation
Data Analytics
Digital Marketing Materials
Design Enhancement
$35 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
I am a videographer and photographer that has worn many different hats in the past. This has allowed me to gain skill sets in a myriad of different departments. I am an eager employee, as well as a very fast learner. - I am an effective communicator and take direction very well. - I work with a lot of deadlines, meaning time management, organization, and attention to detail are my strong suits. - I am always looking for different ways to incorporate my creative side into my work. I'm experienced with many Adobe Creative Cloud programs such as Photoshop, Premiere, Bridge, After Effects, Lightroom, and Illustrator.

Fundraising
Social Media Management
Social Media Content
Visualization
Copywriting
Writing
Adobe Inc.
Photography
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
$20 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
I'm a Master's level social work student and former teacher with experience in career coaching, resume writing, case management, advocacy, fundraising, crisis counseling, teaching/tutoring and customer service. I am extremely organized, client-centered and detail-oriented. If you need a service done- I can help! -I'm experienced in Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Salesforce. -I provide frequent, clear communication on all projects.

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Crisis Management
Case Management
Social Work
First Aid
Mental Health
Education
Customer Feedback Documentation
Customer Satisfaction
Career Coaching
Diversity & Inclusion
Coaching
COVID-19
$300 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
My career has spanned Wall Street, running a corporate Venture Capital fund for a publicly traded company, and most recently serving as CFO at a blockchain startup valued at $68M. I've raised money from sovereign wealth funds, reviewed hundreds of pitch decks as a venture capitalist, and have valued businesses of all shapes and sizes. For my investment fund clients, I offer institutional grade support on your deals. I will help you value your business, put together investor facing deliverables, make introductions to other investors, and more. I can also help with diligence, increase your deal flow via my network, and write investment memos. For my startup and small business clients, I can help you scale. I offer plug and play operational support freeing up time for you to focus on what you do best. If you need to talk to investors, you need to talk to me first. I have created pitch decks and presented to investment funds ranging from $10M - $10B. I'll get your deliverables looking awesome, and can also get your financial models ready for investors. As a client, you can expect around the clock support from me. I respect my clients time, and pride myself on producing quality, efficient, work within a quick turnaround time. Let's work together and take your business to the next level!

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Asset Management
Microsoft Excel
Mergers & Acquisitions
Investment Research
Forecasting
Strategy
Corporate Finance
Management Accounting
Acquisitions
Business Development
Finance
$20 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
Early childhood educator with 3 years of experience with Kindergarten, preschool, and toddler classrooms. Oberlin College graduate (2020), BA in Psychology and a concentration in Cognitive Science. Research experience in social and cognitive psychology at Oberlin and with other institutions. Skilled in Education, Educational Material Development, Scientific/Academic Writing.

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Research Proposals
Research Paper Writing
Academic Writing
Education Presentation
Scientific Writing
Education
$27 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
Student in a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program, Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP CCRC), Freelance Writer, and Mixed Media Artist. Interested in working within the health and wellness space or contributing my artistic talents to help your ideas come to life. Pieces I have authored: -Federal grants -Standard Operating Procedures -Business proposals -Budgets -User manuals -Blog posts -News articles -Feature articles

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Editing & Proofreading
SEO Keyword Research
EMR Data Entry
Patient Care
Grant Writing
Content Creation
Newsletter Writing
Technical Writing
Research Paper Writing
$85 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
A strategic, entrepreneurial nonprofit leader with strong communication and writing skills, experience with complex project management, and talent for strategy, planning and business development. Mission-driven and data-informed. Dedicated to upholding the double bottom line of both mission advancement and economic growth in social impact organizations.

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Speech Writing
Partnership Development
Event Planning
Community Goals & KPIs
KPI Metric Development
Nonprofit Industry Consulting
Report Writing
Project Management
Business Development
Grant Writing
Strategic Planning
$75 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am an effective, empathetic communicator and relationship builder who thrives in a donor-facing role. My fundraising philosophy is one of abundance: the donors are out there with plenty of money to give, we only have to build the relationships that will connect them to the mission that will make their giving experience as meaningful as it can be. I balance collaboration with self-motivation. I consistently meet deadlines and exceed budgeted goals, and am confident setting, tracking, and working toward KPIs.

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Nonprofit
Nonprofit Industry Consulting
Religious, Charitable & Nonprofit
Fundraising Software
Grant Objectives & Methodology
Grant Evaluation Plan
Grant Documentation
Grant Research & Prospect List
Grant Writing
Grant Writing Consultation
Grant Proposal
$34 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
SUMMARY Forward-thinking Event Coordinator and Administrative Assistant with 25 years of comprehensive experience overseeing and coordinating various events. Well-versed in booking venues, arranging speakers, negotiating terms and conditions for billing. Perfection when cultivating relationships, fundraising and donor retention. Excellent sales skills, administrative support including calender keeping, travel and meeting coordination. Expert level MicroSoft Office skills.

Fundraising
Sales
Project Management
Virtual Assistance
Typing
Microsoft Office
Nonprofit Organization
Executive Support
Administrative Support
Corporate Event Planning
Event Planning
$65 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
SUMMARY Mission-driven nonprofit leader with 15+ years of experience designing innovative fundraising and communication strategies that address complex donor and development challenges. Proven track record of cultivating relationships, securing major gifts, and strengthening donor pipelines; stabilizing organizations and positioning them for financial growth. Demonstrated expertise in program development, project management, marketing/media relations, and event planning. Recognized as a visionary change-maker committed to growing a culture of collaboration and philanthropy within organizations and communities.

Fundraising
Strategic Planning
Copywriting
Campaign Management
Donor Relations
Operational Planning
Nonprofit Industry Consulting
Marketing
$40 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
I have over 15 years of experience as a: --writer --editor --social media content creator and manager --blog manager --Wix website designer and manager --marketing campaign creator and executor --designer of newsletters, flyers, and other deliverables requiring involving graphic design --proofreader --photographer --nonprofit marketer --awareness campaign creator --nonfiction video script writing and video production (including routine on-camera appearances) Most of my professional experience has involved working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector--primarily nonprofit marketing communications--because I love furthering a cause that "makes a difference" in our world. Most of the nonprofits I've worked with involve serving underprivileged people. I'm adept at working remotely and independently, but I also thrive when I have an opportunity to collaborate with others. I've designed, built, populated, and maintained websites for businesses, managed all blog and social media activity for multiple entities simultaneously--creating and scheduling all the content myself, as well as interacting with the public on those platforms. I've written and designed countless email campaigns, newsletters, flyers, and more. I take pride in creating work that is high-quality both in terms of written content and visual appeal. I'm always striving to improve my output--such as by looking at benchmarks and best practices for the industry I'm involved in. I enjoy finding new and creative ways to present information and boost engagement. I find the analytics sections of websites, email automation platforms, and social media channels fascinating and intriguing--and one of the best ways I can learn how I can improve my work. I am detail-oriented, take initiative, am enthusiastic, and love juggling multiple tasks at once. I thrive with variety in my day-to-day work. Creating--and meeting--deadlines is par for the course in this line of work and something I'm very comfortable with. I'm organized and enjoy brainstorming and implementing efficient systems and processes that boost productivity. *I have a master's degree in Journalism and a bachelor's degree in English and Interdisciplinary Communications--a pillar of which was courses in art/design. *I have a second master's degree in Development Practice, which emphasized sustainable development around the world. *I have a certificate in social media marketing. I also have experience writing for a major Chicago media company, an international newspaper, a local lifestyle magazine, and local newspapers. I am comfortable working with: Microsoft Office, OneDrive, and SharePoint WordPress Wix Canva Google products Adobe InDeisgn, PhotoShop, LightRoom Airtable Hootsuite Drupal Notion AP style

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Graphic Design
Social Media Management
Religious, Charitable & Nonprofit
Blog Writing
Article Writing
Writing
Proofreading
Photography
Microsoft Office
Newsletter Writing
Nonprofit Organization
Social Media Content Creation
Wix
Blog Development
$50 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
Hello I’m Yaisa and thank you for checking out my Upwork Profile. I am an accomplished professional with more than 20 years’ experience in the nonprofit and for-profit sector. With a diverse work history ranging from education, sales, fundraising, marketing communications and non-profit management, as a freelancer I can provide expertise to help your organization grow and thrive internally as well as externally. Specific areas of expertise include: • Project management • Strategic Planning • Board Recruitment and Training • Program Development, Implementation & Evaluation • Fundraising Campaign Development • Copy Writing for Donor Engagement and Conversion • Newsletter Copy Creation • Organizational Management • Capacity Building • Marketing Communications • Social Media Management • Grant Research • Grant Writing and more I hold a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications and certificates in fundraising and social media management. I am flexible, hardworking and will be committed to guiding your project successfully from beginning to end. I'm passionate about communicating compelling work and I'm excited to tell your organization's story and connect you to loyal donors and/or buyers in the process. Schedule a consultation call with me to learn how you can leverage my experience to achieve your goals.

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Direct Mail
Email Marketing
Program Management
Project Management
Social Media Marketing
Marketing Communications
Nonprofit Industry Consulting
Annual Report
Nonprofit Organization
Donor Relations
Grant Research & Prospect List
Grant Writing
$50 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
Hello! I’m a professional freelance writer with an educational background in writing and communications. I’m a 26 year old writer with a passion for blog writing, email marketing, online content creation, and web copywriting. I love working with clients to achieve their goals and produce a deliverable that will increase their website traffic or help more readers engage with their brand. I have a personal background as a faith blogger, and I’ve been running my own faith-based website for over a decade. If you’re interested in working with me, reach out today and we can get started!

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News Writing
Content Creation
Ghostwriting
Memoir Writing
Canva
Writing
Christian Theology
Blog Content
Email Marketing
Article Writing
Email Copywriting
Copywriting
Blog Writing
$15 hourly
- 3.7/5
- (3 jobs)
I'm a writer with experience in both academic writing, memos, and creative projects. I work as an on-campus paid writing consultant at William & Mary, where I also edit the writing center's blog. On my own time, I also spend time composing creative fiction and nonfiction, for which I have won two competitive awards. Finally, I'm working as a communications intern in the office of a US Senator, where I help with social media, press releases, and other content development.

Fundraising
Presentations
Data Entry
Writing
Data Analysis
Political Science
Database
Statistics
Academic Writing
Computer Science
Editing & Proofreading
$25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Hello! I am an enthusiastic hard worker, looking for a remote or part-time administrative position. I have extensive experience in administrative roles, most recently serving as the Receptionist at a financial advisory firm and then being promoted to an Operations Associate, which involved many administrative duties. I am very comfortable in Outlook as well as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. I am a quick learner and am highly organized. I feel my years of experience working in various types of offices and environments would be well suited to almost any administrative job. In recent years I've also volunteered on several executive boards in my area. My main focus for the last 2 years has been fundraising. I have learned and explored a lot and am confident that my skills in this area could be utilized in a professional environment. I look forward to working with you!

Fundraising
Invoicing
Administrate
Salesforce CRM
Microsoft Outlook
Contract Negotiation
Microsoft Outlook Development
Eprocurement
Salesforce
Contract Drafting
Task Creation
Contract
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Task Coordination
$25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am an enthusiastic and sincere public servant looking to break into the field of grant writing. My education has prepared me to assist you in researching, preparing, and drafting world-class grants to fund the projects that are vital to your organization. The skills that I honed while earning an MPA through the University of Illinois at Springfield which will make me a successful grant writer include: Statistics Research Writing Interpersonal Communication Finance and Budgeting Fundraising I can't wait to gain experience in this field and help you earn important funding for your organization or project. Contact me to find out if we are a good match!

Fundraising
Communications
Interpersonal Skills
Online Research
Writing
$16 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm a creative writer who helps businesses connect with their dream clients. I use words to target your audience, solidify your brand, and drive your mission home. I can help you with content for email marketing, social media, and website/blog. Editing, transcribing, and reading are my strengths as well.

Fundraising
Instruction Manual
Food Writing
Marketing
Promotion
Text Summarization
Summary
Article Writing
Art & Design
Nonprofit Industry Consulting
Writing
Academic Editing
Content Writing
Copywriting
$25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I’ve primarily worked in the non-profit sector since graduating undergrad. I have a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a minor in Journalism and a Master’s in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism. I have a wide range of experience due to my various roles, but I am primarily interested in beta reader roles.

Fundraising
Writing
Bilingual Education
$50 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Press releases, newsletters and digital advocacy campaigns are all ways you can make your brand stand out from the crowd. At the end of the day, good writing is key. I have past experience working on campaigns on a federal, state and local level. I have also worked for elected officials and have served clients in the private sector ranging from hospitals to professional sports teams. I believe in developing innovative ideas and strategies. I can help write content that helps build your brand in an interesting and compelling way, allowing you to get one step closer to your goals.

Fundraising
Government & Public Sector
Public Affairs
Crisis Communications
Content Creation
Event Planning
Newsletter Writing
Strategic Planning
Writing
$15 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am a student who is a communication major minoring in agriculture. I have many different experiences and skills, but I would like to gain more experience in multiple things. Hoping I can find that stepping stone here!

Fundraising
Retail & Consumer Goods
Facilities Management
Retail
Server
Customer Service
Retail Sales Management
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