Hi, I'm Manuela!
I help organizations build efficient and sustainable Individual Giving programs.
― My background
With 8+ years’ experience in mobilizing resources for social justice organizations, I’ve worn just about every hat when it comes to fundraising: from managing donor databases, to revamping the systems and operations of fundraising programs, to leading grassroots, monthly and major donor programs, to designing and executing the strategy for individual giving.
― Skills
Strategic Planning & Leadership
Project Management
Donor Cultivation & Stewardship
Relationship Building
Fundraising Operations
Is your individual giving program in need of some TLC?
Whether you need a strategic thought partner, or someone who can plan and execute a campaign (or both!),
I'd love to work with you!
How Can I Help You?
I am available to support organizations looking to level up their:
Building 1-3 year Individual Giving strategy;
creating annual workplans;
mid-year and annual analysis & evaluation
― STRATEGY
― CAMPAIGNS
Developing and executing fundraising campaigns, from annual funds to major donor cultivation, monthly donor drives & everything in between.
― DONOR ENGAGEMENT
Designing opportunities for relationship building, political education, and inspiring action beyond donations (webinars, workshops, small gatherings, etc.)
― dev systems & operations
Setting up strong systems and procedures for tracking donor relationships, data entry and management, donation processing, donor communications, etc.;
Training staff on any of the above
― PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Planning and executing projects, bringing structure to vision and ensuring accountability and flow.
― JEREMY WATSON
We've worked on many projects together with Brooke at Stilltech, and she's a true asset to any team. She's a team player, but think on her feet and never settles for a no. Her ambition and passion for what she does is uncanny, and it's been a pleasure to see her progress and grow more confident in her professional role over time. I thoroughly recommend her for any leadership or project management roles.
Brooke was my manager at Yeall & Co and taught me everything I know about project management. As an intern, she never treated me differently from other team members – instead, she whole-heartedly embraced my ideas and input. She helped me to think about the bigger picture and implement strategy into my everyday work, but also showed me how to bring people together and unite them for a single goal.
― LIANNE HAYES
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