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I help nonprofits and brands turn transactional relationships into lasting ones. 25+ years in relationship-centered development, using my Cultivating Relationships (CR) framework—hero-first, gratitude before the ask—for donors, sponsors, and partners alike. I’ve guided organizations and brands of all sizes toward sustainable funding, stronger partnerships, and grassroots campaigns. 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 · Foundation and grant strategy · Case for support and messaging direction Brand & Sponsorship Partnership Strategy Sponsorship and brand partnership strategy · Partner cultivation and stewardship journeys · Sponsorship prospect research and pipeline development · Partnership governance and renewal strategy · Sponsor-facing messaging and proposal direction Marketing & Communications Strategy Storytelling and messaging strategy · Email and social strategy · Integrated marketing strategy that supports fundraising and partnership goals · Brand and positioning guidance Strategic Coaching & On-Call Support Sometimes you don’t need another deliverable—you need a thought partner. A direct, ongoing line to me for the real-time moments: a donor or sponsor conversation you’re weighing, a decision before you hit send, an ask you want to talk through. Standalone or bundled into a retainer. My clients include environmental and social justice nonprofits, youth development programs, publications amplifying diverse voices, and brands building sponsorship programs. I bring strategic vision and a partner’s perspective. Whether you need a fundraising strategy, a sponsorship program built on real relationships, or a thought partner to strengthen your direction—let’s talk about what’s possible.

I am a PhD with more than 14 years of experience as a program manager, grants writer, scientific writer, medical writer, and academic research specialist. I help nonprofits, researchers, healthcare organizations, universities, and mission-driven businesses create persuasive, evidence-based, submission-ready documents. I bring proven experience across grant proposals, funding research, scientific research, genetics, medical content, academic editing, fundraising, and professional document development. My work has also supported fundraising and crowdfunding initiatives that raised more than $2 million. My services include: • Grant writing, grant research, LOIs, concept notes, donor proposals, budget narratives, and donor reports • Scientific and medical writing, literature reviews, research papers, manuscripts, technical reports, and policy briefs • Academic research, qualitative research, evidence synthesis, fact-checking, and reference management • Manuscript editing, proofreading, journal formatting, and publication support • APA, Vancouver, Harvard, Chicago, and IEEE citations • Fundraising strategy, crowdfunding campaigns, donor communications, and nonprofit storytelling • SOPs, reports, presentations, tables, figures, and publication-ready documents My academic background includes PhD in Public Health, an MPhil in Molecular Biology and Genetics, and an MS in Biotechnology, Program Management, Genetic Counseling, NGOs Management,, and Document Controlling. This interdisciplinary training allows me to understand complex scientific and medical subjects and communicate them clearly to funders, reviewers, professionals, and general audiences. Clients value my quality, communication, reliability, attention to detail, and evidence-based approach. Send me your guidelines, research material, funding opportunity, or existing draft, and I will recommend the strongest path toward a polished final deliverable.

Hello! I’m a Strategic Communications and Fundraising Specialist with 10+ years of experience. I help nonprofits, international organizations/companies, and brands turn complex ideas into clear, audience-focused communication that drives engagement, trust, growth, funding and real results. What I offer: ✅ Strategic Communication & Action Plan ✅ Impact Storytelling & Content Creation ✅ Donor, Annual & Impact Reports ✅ Fundraising & Crowdfunding Communication ✅ Campaign Messaging ✅ Website, Social Media & Advocacy Content ✅ M&E Communication & Data Visualization Support ✅ Stakeholder & Audience Engagement Content ✅ Brand & Organizational Positioning Communication Why work with me: ✅ 10+ years driving communication, fundraising, and visibility results ✅ Contributed to up to 35%+ growth in funding, engagement, and stakeholder trust for diverse organizations ✅ Developed 35+ annual, donor, and impact reports ✅ Led strategic communication, branding, and outreach initiatives across regional projects ✅ Turn complex ideas into clear communication that drives trust, visibility, and action ✅ Reliable, strategic, and committed to high-quality delivery and measurable impact If you need someone who can bring you real results through strategic communication and fundraising while transforming data into powerful stories and actionable insights I would be glad to support your project. *** What people I worked with say: "Nino is a highly committed, and deeply kind person. She adapts quickly to team dynamics, and interestingly, the team naturally begins to align with her positive and constructive energy. She brings warmth without losing professionalism. What I particularly appreciate about Nino is her high emotional intelligence. She faces difficult situations calmly and is able to guide conflict toward resolution without adding unnecessary tension. As part of the Management Team, Nino contributed valuable ideas and strategic thinking. Her input was thoughtful, creative, and always aligned with the mission of the organization." - Anahit Mkhoyan (LinkedIn Testimonial) "Nino is a highly reliable and thoughtful communications specialist. She has a strong sense of responsibility, communicates clearly, and understands how to align messaging with organizational values and goals. In joint projects, she was always well-prepared, constructive, and solution-oriented, which made collaboration smooth and effective." - Inga Chkheidze (LinkedIn Testimonial)

I have helped nonprofits raise more than $5M through capital campaigns, major gifts, grants, and corporate partnerships. CFRE certified, MPA, Top Rated with 100% job success. Most organizations I work with have the same problem: a mission people believe in, and a fundraising operation held together by spreadsheets, goodwill, and one exhausted person. I build the system that fixes it. WHAT I DO GRANTS. Prospect research, funder matching, LOIs, full proposals, and reporting. I find the funders whose priorities actually match your programs, then write the case that wins them. MAJOR AND RECURRING GIFTS. Donor qualification, moves management, ask strategy, and stewardship pathways that turn one time donors into multi year partners. CAMPAIGNS. Capital, annual, and year end campaigns from feasibility through close, including case for support, gift tables, and solicitor training. CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS AND SPONSORSHIP. Packaging, pricing, prospecting, and pitch materials. SYSTEMS. CRM selection and implementation (Salesforce, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, Little Green Light), donor journey design, and KPI dashboards so you can see what is working before the fiscal year closes. WHERE I HAVE DONE IT National education nonprofits, faith based organizations, disability services, youth development, and community impact groups. I have built development functions from zero and managed donor portfolios up to seven figures. HOW I WORK Fast, direct, and documented. You get deliverables you can hand to a board, not a strategy deck that sits in a folder. If you are hiring, include two things in your message: your current annual revenue and the number you need to hit. I will tell you honestly whether I am the right person for the job.