Michelle Guski
Strategic communications that inspire giving and deepen donor relationships.
Fundraising works when people understand the need, believe in the mission and feel connected to the outcome. I help nonprofits develop the strategy and create the language that makes that possible.
The Work I Love
I have the pleasure of helping people and businesses turn their values into action through philanthropy. Over nearly 15 years in healthcare and education nonprofits, I have led fundraising and communications spanning donor engagement, corporate partnerships, grants, stewardship, campaigns and events. I am at my best building trust, shaping a clear case for support and creating the communications and experiences that move people to give—and keep giving.
How I Can Help
Available for defined projects, fractional support, temporary team capacity and ongoing contract engagements. I can lead work from strategy through delivery or collaborate with internal teams, designers, agencies and organizational leaders to move an existing initiative forward.
I offer strategic fundraising and communications support, from shaping the approach to developing the materials, including:
Donor engagement, appeals and campaigns
Cases for support and fundraising messaging
Impact reports and stewardship communications
Grant strategy, proposals and funder reports
Corporate partnership materials
Event communications and mission storytelling
Special fundraising initiatives and communications projects