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Nonprofit Fundraising & Marketing Communications Consultant | 25+ Years in Relationship-Centered Development Are you a nonprofit leader who knows you need to strengthen donor relationships and amplify 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—while crafting communications that inspire action. With over 25 years of experience in nonprofit development and marketing, I've helped organizations of all sizes create sustainable funding strategies and compelling narratives—from grassroots community groups to campaigns exceeding $20 million. My approach centers on cultivating genuine relationships and telling stories that resonate. What I can help you with: Fundraising & Development Strategic fundraising planning and campaign development · Donor cultivation and stewardship strategies · Year-end and anniversary campaign creation · Corporate partnership development · Board fundraising training and toolkits · Donor database management and prospect research · Grant writing and foundation relations · Case for support development Marketing & Communications Email marketing strategy and campaign execution · Social media content planning and calendars · Newsletter development and management · Storytelling and messaging strategy · Website content and copywriting · Integrated marketing campaigns that support fundraising goals My clients include environmental conservation organizations, social justice nonprofits, youth development programs, and publications committed to amplifying diverse voices. I bring both strategic vision and practical execution. Whether you need a comprehensive campaign plan, a social media strategy that builds community, help preparing your board to fundraise confidently, or a thought partner to strengthen your overall approach, I'd love to learn about your organization and explore how I can help. Let's talk about what's possible for your mission.

As a highly accomplished, executive-level development professional, I pride myself on leading organizations and clients to fundraising success through innovative strategies. My expertise includes: 📊 Fundraising & Revenue Growth: Driving capital, annual giving, and endowment campaigns. 🤝 Donor Relations: Building and nurturing lasting donor partnerships. 📝 Communications Strategy: Crafting compelling narratives to engage supporters. 🚀 Campaign Innovation: Launching initiatives that achieve significant revenue gains. 🎯 Strategic Leadership: Aligning development efforts with organizational goals. Let’s connect to take your fundraising to the next level!

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!

Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur and Nutrition Business Journal. CFA Charterholder. Worked with companies such as Jefferies, Bank of America, Saputo, Hormel, Humble Brands, TestingMom, Ancient Harvest-Pamela's, Aerflo, Uncaged, Mondra & Bute Island Foods. Have executed $300M+ in deal value and capital raises, reviewed 1,000+ pitch decks, and deployed ~$20M in invested capital. Are you raising capital? Thinking about funding your next round of growth? Need to communicate your value clearly to your board or investors? My goal is to help you close your round faster, at better terms, with materials that move investors from "interested" to "yes." My name is Bakley, and as a CFA Charterholder and fractional CFO I help founders and operators raise capital, forecast their financials, and run sharper investor relations — combining traditional capital markets expertise with AI-powered workflows that make the whole process faster, more thorough, and more responsive than working with a traditional advisor. Here are the areas I cover: ✔️ Fundraising strategy & guidance to maximize your raise ✔️ High-converting pitch decks that move you into the next phase of diligence — and ultimately get you the money ✔️ Targeted investor & backer databases for outreach ✔️ Financial models, forecasts, and KPI dashboards that drive investor interest ✔️ AI Automation for Finance & IR Workflows I can help you with your raise — from positioning and narrative through model build, investor outreach strategy, diligence support, and post-close investor reporting. Here are a few things I've done for past clients: 1) Raised over $300M in client capital 2) Awarded best-in-class for financial modeling 3) Drove 50% revenue growth and 1,000 bp margin improvement at a TestingMom 4) Automated 90% of recurring financial reporting and IR processes Technologies & Tools - Claude & Anthropic API (AI / natural language processing) - n8n (workflow automation) - Airtable (investor CRM & data ops) - Microsoft Power BI (dashboards & investor reporting) - Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets (financial modeling) - QuickBooks (accounting & reporting integration) - Microsoft PowerPoint & Google Slides (pitch decks & investor materials) Send me a message and let's talk about your raise.

I’ve reviewed 1000s of startup decks, 10+ years of experience in VC in USA in various roles: VC Partner, Head of Investor Relations, 2x founder. I think like an investor, structure like a consultant, write like a strategist, design like a pro. I work with VC, PE funds, startups and businesses of all stages on: 🔴 Sharpening and writing investor narratives that cut through the noise - pitch decks, memos, onepagers and investor materials 🔴 Design that is not decoration. It is hierarchy and intent, and a spark of magic ✨ - Branding, materials design, visual language My CORE PRINCIPLES in investor materials: - Sharp positioning, avoid generics. “Backing exceptional founders who drive innovation” 🤢 must go - Assume people don’t read, they scan. Cut text, use tight bullets, numbers, logos and highlights - Lead with traction, team track record, tangible insights. That is what actually sells My PROCESS: - Materials revision, discovery call with founders - Writing or refining content, iteration-review loops - Polish with professional design after content is set OR - Pitch deck review consultation with honest, practical feedback. Book in my profile 🔴 I maintain relationships with VCs, debt lenders, and family offices and selectively refer aligned deal flow. I am a registered broker-dealer in the USA. I can also lead your fundraising / investor relations if we align. About me: - founder at prophet.partners, investor relations studio - Ex-VC partner at Starta VC & accelerator in NYC ($50M AUM across fund I, fund II, 150+ portfolio companies) - Harvard University: Management in Innovation & Technology executive program - VC Lab: fundraising program for emerging VC fund managers Expertise in: VC, funds, B2C, B2B, SaaS, Consumer, DTC, hardware, apps, deeptech AI, PE deals, venture credit, real estate and more Let’s connect, I’d love to hear your story and see how I can add value.

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! 🚀