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nDash Writer Profile for Catherine Ashton

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About Me

 am a results-oriented fundraising consultant and writer who thrives off the fusion of relationship building, business development writing, and marketing. I fell in love with fundraising and writing after completing my English Literature degree. I am as energized by asking a prospect for $50,000 as I am creating an Excel dashboard or writing compelling web content. 

I help nonprofit organizations and businesses increase revenue while creating authentic, lasting relationships with their constituents and telling their story.  Whether I’m writing a $250,000 RFP or project managing a major event, I thrive off of creatively solving problems. That’s how I increased event revenue 125% in one year while working as Development Director of a private school, and why I had 80% of my grant proposals funded while working with an education nonprofit in Chicago.


When I’m away from my desk, I’m searching out a great glass of whiskey, hiking with my rescue pit bull, or knitting a sweater for my infant daughter.  

Industries I Write About

Business

Lifestyle

Law & Politics

Finance

My Writing Samples

Nonprofit Annual Report

I wrote and produced this innovative annual report for a K-12 private school in Austin, TX.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1l2Yt8t7zrRU3dM_AU8w7ARwI_sn5nsJD

Sponsorship Packet

I wrote and produced this sponsorship packet and secured $20,000 to underwrite a fundraising benefit.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=16EX2pg74eMXW1xhdmrRMc09j8qEvqN62

Grant Boilerplate

I created this grant boilerplate for an education nonprofit in Chicago, IL.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HpeEPGhdGtDsnaKsLb5k010nU6XPWbto

Thank You Letter Template

I created a thank you letter template that could easily be customized by my client.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=13N3NuGZGu1nhTZlBO928uD9J-oOu6SrR

Fundraising Appeal Letter

I wrote an annual fund appeal letter that told a compelling story, and that could be customized for segmented mailing lists.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lC2moR9BGnOhf_5SoBX21LjBM8Aks008

Crowdfunding Copy

I helped a client tell his story in a clear, compelling way to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=17aoXgE1-TsGbjQFUneH1MAFVAdU_KFZ8

Experience

Fundraising Consultant and Grant Writer

Work with local and international clients on fundraising, grant writing, and content marketing. Write appeal letters, newsletters, capital campaign prospectuses, case statements, blog posts, and web content.Collaborate with clients to identify grant opportunities and populate pipeline; research and write grants; adhere to grants calendar to meet deadlines.Establish boilerplate proposals and reports; assess and strengthen grant proposals.

Company: Self Employed

I worked there from 1/2010 until now

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