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My writing and consulting services have delivered results for others, and your nonprofit can benefit, too. 

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Julie saved me hours of work and increased our donations and supporters through the persuasive copywriting she did for us. She was able to bring life to our fundraising materials by taking the time to understand our work and our audience.

Laura Flamion

​Operations Manager
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DuPage County Animal Services

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Julie's fundraising plan made me look like a genius. Following it increased our fundraising 6 times over!

​Lynette Devin

Rescuer-in-Chief and Founder
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Chi-Town Pitties

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I can’t thank Julie enough for inspiring me to take our fundraising to the next level and showing our team what is possible!

Kristin Senne

Executive Director
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Humane Service Project

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On June 16, I was having a 'can't get started' morning - with an appeal due next day for my biggest DM client - and THIS formula saved my bacon!!! Thank you, Julie.

Tom Ahern

Fundraising Author, Speaker, Copywriter
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Ahern Communications

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Julie’s writing is off the charts. The writing project meets all the criteria and goals we hoped to accomplish. I am fully confident that this will be, hands down, the best-written award proposal the foundation will receive.

Ted Baker

Executive Director
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Innovation Connector

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Attention: Directors, Managers, and Board Members of Nonprofits

How To Raise Big Money To Fully Fund Your Nonprofit

If you have big plans and an abundance of passion to change more lives, but your revenue sources are unpredictable...
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If your to-do list outpaces your workday and you dread even thinking about putting together the next batch of donor communications...

​​If you struggle to find someone with the know-how to write copy that attracts donors and inspires them to make recurring financial gifts...

​Then I have good news for you...

You can send powerful messages to donors  and prospects that... 

- build a case for support
- capture hearts
- inspire a lifetime of giving
I'll even go one step further.

​There's no reason your donor communications cannot be as good as - or better than - those of the mega nonprofits. Those big guys aren't part of a secret "insiders" club... they just mix dynamic copywriting with good planning.

So, take a moment and do this...

Imagine what it would feel like to have your organization fully funded

You could...
  • Stop worrying about the bank balance and get on with the mission-driven work that is so dear to your heart.

  • Finally pay for the programs and projects that have been sitting on the back burner due to a lack of funding.

  • Be the hero who implements the strategies and tactics that propel your organization with ongoing, consistent revenue.

What a great feeling that would be...

On the other hand, avoiding your fundraising problem will cost you...

What most nonprofits do when developing donor communications is rush to lightly edit their previous underperforming materials...

Or find a volunteer who majored in English to take a stab at it...

Or chase the shiny new object that the marketing gurus dangle in front of them.

But none of that works.

Nonprofit leaders are too busy running their organizations to spend time writing revenue-producing fundraising materials.

Also...​

  • They don't understand their donors' needs enough to motivate them to make a gift.

  • Most don't specialize in fundraising writing and don't want to.

  • They don't have enough in their budget to afford to hire a full-time fundraising writing pro.

​And what happens if you do nothing? If you continue down the same path? You'll get the same sad, mediocre results you've gotten in the past.

Or worse, your donations tank and you have to cut projects, programs, and jobs...

​Maybe even your own.

But there's another path...

You can change your path... and I can help. 

I'm Julie Cooper, a career marketer, sales professional, and former nonprofit president and board chairperson turned professional copywriter... specializing in donor communications, helping charities clarify their message and get big results.

​As an REI Certified Copywriter, I adhere to a strict code of conduct.

I write copy for busy leaders like you who want to skyrocket their revenue, save time, and matter to the people they serve.
My vision is to empower nonprofits so that they may make giving a joyful experience for donors.
I know how much you rely on charitable gifts to keep your innovative programs moving forward. You don't have time for fundraising "experiments."

​​You need solutions now...

I know how you feel... here's my story:
When I was president of a nonprofit, I had my hands in many areas of the work: budgets, technology, board development, financial audits, donor relations, training, marketing, grant writing, and fundraising.

While I loved our organization's mission and people, I was drowning. Time was never on my side. I focused on things that appeared to be important in the moment but actually weren't moving us closer to our goals.

I was pennywise and pound foolish.

I should have initiated hiring subject matter experts to assist on projects. Instead, I dug my heels in the ground and continued on. Big mistake... 

What made the difference for me... 

Though I failed many times, looking at our financial reports and our campaign communications side-by-side uncovered the truth about what moved the dial: our success was tied to our ability to make the donor the center of all our communications. Chest-thumping messages produced meager results. We could not afford to ignore this fact.

If we were to continue to pay for the programs and projects so critical to our mission, we needed to bring in big money. The lives of the animals in the shelter depended on us.

Words held the power to change our community. So out went the "spaghetti-thrown-at-the-wall" kind of fundraising that we and so many small nonprofits fall victim to.
  • After working for years in several nonprofit leadership roles...

  • After writing heaps of fundraising copy and continually adjusting the strategies...

  • After poring over the works of the great fundraisers and copywriters and implementing their teachings...​​
​And after years of trial and error...

The following is what I know for sure:

  • If we position the donor as the hero, we raise more money.

  • If we contact donors directly more often, we raise more money.

  • If we share transformative before-and-after stories, we raise more money.

  • If we present donors with problems they can solve, we raise more money.
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  • If we offer donors purpose in exchange for their support, we raise more money.

And when we raise more money...

We do more good.

Which is exactly what we did. In one year, I facilitated nearly $1 million dollars in grants for lifesaving projects, critical programs, and capital improvements.

​I can help you, too, reach your fundraising goals through compelling fundraising copy that melts hearts, builds relationships, and inspires giving.
​Effective donor communications can spread great ideas, cause change, and save lives.

Donor communications isn't easy.
But I can make it simple for you.
I’m dedicated to helping you emotionally connect with donors so that their decision to support your work will be a no-brainer. In fact, supporting your organization's work will be their honor and pleasure.

Whether your print or online marketing assets simply need a tune-up or you are launching a campaign or hosting an event that require all new fundraising materials, I can help. 

  • I will work to thoroughly understand the needs of your organization, your mission, and your donors.

  • I will write the materials that connect your donors to your mission, inspiring them to be personally invested in your success.
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  • I will coach you to send the right communications to the right donors at the right time... creating lifelong supporters who are always excited to hear from you. ​
What project are you working on today?

Typical writing projects include...

Appeal Letters

Email Campaigns 

Email Autoresponders

Campaign Materials

Annual Reports

Event Materials

Donation Landing Pages

Presentations

Video Scripts

Website Pages

Lead Magnets

Blog Posts

Thank You Letters

Grant Writing

Special Projects
Have something else in mind? I will be happy to address your writing needs.

​I also have expertise in design and layout.
​I can put it all together for you.
The future is in your hands...

What will you do to change more lives?
Writing successful fundraising materials isn't easy. If it was, your organization would have the resources you need to accomplish every goal and realize every dream. You'd be fully funded. But that's not your reality, is it? 

​(At least not yet!)

I invite you to work with me. The next step is to complete a simple online form so that we may schedule your free, no-strings-attached phone consultation.

The fact is if you want different results, you need to choose a different path. Make a definitive decision now to get the results you deserve.

Here's what to do next:
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​Click the button below to fill out the short project inquiry form.
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​I'll contact you to set up your FREE 30-minute, no-pressure phone consultation. During our conversation, I can better understand your needs and goals... and you can get to know me, too. :)
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​I'll send you a work proposal.  After you agree, I will get right to work on meeting all your writing needs.​
Click the button below now. You are one step closer to fully funding your nonprofit and reaching your dreams.

Words have power.

Your clear and concise message is key. Harness the power of captivating copy to connect with your supporters emotionally – guiding them to an easy decision to give.  

I will connect people to your good cause.

Let's work together to make your communications resonate with your audience. You will build loyal advocates and raving fans.

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