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Independent Consultants with expertise in Fundraising & Grant Writing

MCHT does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this list, nor does it guarantee in any manner the quality of service provided by these individuals. If you provide consultant services and would like to be included on this list, contact Donna Bissett at .

First NameLast NamePositionOrganizationAddressCityStateZipBusiness PhoneEmailWebsiteNotes
CharliFounder and PrincipalConfetti & Cocktails Event Companyhttps://confettiandcocktailsevents.com/contacthttps://confettiandcocktailsevents.com
Event planning
MargieDirigo Event Co.https://www.dirigoeventco.com/Event planning
David AllenDevelopment for Conservation608 West Dean AvenueMononaWI53716(608) 239-5006https://developmentforconservation.comSpecializes in land trust development audits, plans, training and coaching; frequent presenter at Rally
Judy AndersonCommunity ConsultantsPost Office Box 617KinderhookNY12106-0617(518) 758-7226Land Trust Alliance Learning Center "expert" specializing in community-based outreach, fundraising strategies, community lands, trails, and implementation; has worked with MCHT, DLWA, Kennebunk LT
BethBandyPrincipalBeth Bandy Research & Consulting LLCRichmondME04357(413) 824-2593http://www.bethbandy.comLong-time fundraising consultant specializing in prospect research, prospect research training, and nonprofit operations. Member, 1% fo the Planet
William A. BayreutherGrant Writing ConsultantWilliam A. Bayreuther Grant Writing138 South RoadReadfieldME04355-3330(207) 242-6029http://www.billbayreuther.com/Bill provides institutional funder prospect research, grant writing, project coordination, and interim staffing services to nonprofit organizations, state agencies, municipalities, and environmentally responsible businesses in the U.S and Europe. His writing and counsel have yielded more than $70 million in grants of up to $30 million from over 170 grant making programs. A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Bill is the former Development Director of Downeast Lakes Land Trust and Grants Director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine and has consulted for more than a dozen Maine land trusts.
LillianBowenOwnerBowen Marketing and DesignPO Box 53TopsfieldME04490336-266-7542https://lillianbowen.com/Marketing, development, and grant writing services to rural nonprofits, towns, and businesses. Experience in both the natural resource and farming communities.
ElenaBrandtFounder and PrincipalBrandt Associates(207) 831-0357

https://brandtassociates.comFundraising, organizational and leadership development work; has worked for Mahoosuc Land Trust, Androscoggin Land Trust, Coastal Mountains Land Trust and many other environmental NGOs
CheriBrunaultEcoConservation Services LLCPO Box 141West BaldwinME04091(978) 476-6457 Independent pesticide applicator, Commercial Master Applicator certification (6a/6b) and insured to conduct herbicide applications to remove terrestrial invasive plants. Can help land trusts with smaller infestations at a reasonable cost. Herbicide work limited to areas within about 1.5 hours of West Baldwin, ME. research for grants, work with the organization to develop a good "ask" and complete the applications. Can also help make a simple fundraising plan for your next project or capacity-building effort.
Karen BuckConservation Impact501 S Cherry Street Ste 580DenverCO80246-1327(303) 223-4886Consulting services to help you become more focused, create stronger connections, and attract and allocate resources
Porter D. CaesarStrategic & Fundraising Counsel to Non-ProfitsPorter Caesar, LLChttp://portercaesar.com/pete-caesar/Specializes in fundraising counsel to non-profits since 1997, after 30 years of experience in education as headmaster, administrator, facilitator and fundraiser.
CeciDanforthEvents & Donor Stewardship ConsultantCeci Danforth Events6 Twin PinesTopshamME04086 207-837-8849https://www.cecidanforthevents.com/Event planning and donor acquisition and stewardship strategies for Maine’s land trusts, the conservation community, and mission-driven businesses connected to the outdoor economy in Maine. Specializing in business/nonprofit partnerships, fundraising events, and outdoor experiences for your constituents.
JesseFerreira Trailventures ConsultingNobleboroME04555(207) 577-9525https://jessf2020.wixsite.com/mysiteBaseline Reports, Grant Writing, Project Permitting, Trail Design & Build, Maps, Land Acquisition, Trainings and Workshops
Kelly FrostFrost Advancement Advisors, Inc.68 Maine AvenuePortlandME04103-3824(207) 991-1932https://www.linkedin.com/in/kefrostSpecializes in strategic planning; development program and capital campaign management; major gift solicitation; board and volunteer recruitment, training and stewardship; has worked with Kennebec LT, KELT, 7 Lakes Alliance
Peter JonesHigh Impact Philanthropy CounselPhilanthropy SquaredPO Box 1063PortsmouthNH03801(617) 595-6077Over 30 years of fundraising and leadership experience in the nonprofit sector; has worked for National Audubon, TPL and Wilderness Society
KathyLandryPortfire EventsYorkME03909(207) 850-7785https://www.portfireevents.com/Event planning & special events
JohnLanhamVice PresidentDemont AssociatesPO Box 15057PortlandME 04112(207) 773-3030https://www.demontassociates.comFull service philanthropic and advancement counsel with over $225M in conservation projects
KirtManeckeIndependent ConsultantKirt ManeckeMilfordME(248) 685-0483 https://kirtmanecke.comConsulting to Increase Your Visibility and Revenue Faster
PR, Fundraising, Corporate Donors, Major Donors, Website Usability, Online Giving, Grants, Book Publishing
SallyNewhallPresidentSea Glass Events(781) 856-4805http://www.seaglassevents.com/Event planning & special events
PheobeParkerPrincipalPhoebe Parker Photography(323) 481-2046https://www.phoebeparkerphotography.com/Photo: Documentary, Portrait, Headshot, Events
Drone: Licensed Drone pilot offering photo & video
Video: From filming through the final edit, single person crew for modest budgets OR a more robust but still smaller scale production team for larger campaigns.
Clients include The Nature Conservancy, Kennebec Land Trust, Local Wood Works, and Colby College.
Nancy PerlsonIndependent ConsultantNancy Perlson52 Winslow Pond RoadMadrid TwpME04966-5633(207) 492-1556Former ED of Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (18 yrs), grant writing, fundraising feasibility studies, land acquisition project management, baseline data documentation, capital campaigns, land owner and community outreach and project development
Anne J. ReiterConnect! Consulting(207) 313-0388Financial management: reconcile financial records with donor database, monthly financial reports, bookkeeping. Operations management: planning and operations oversight, contract staffing for administrative, human resources, and financial admin. Fundraising: grantwriting; state or federal grantwriting, foundation grant prospect research, grant management. Has worked for Kennebec Estuary LT, Mahoosuc LT, Medomak Valley LT, Brunswick-Topsham LT, Kennebec LT
Andy RobinsonAndy Robinson Consulting LLCPO Box 350PlainfieldVT5667(802) 479-7365http://andyrobinsononline.com/w/; http://trainyourboard.com/34 years of experience working with nonprofits as a fundraiser, facilitator, trainer, consultant and community organizer. Specializes in the needs of organizations working for human rights, social justice, artistic expression, environment and community development.
Libby K. RustThe Rust Communications GroupPO Box 1227York HarborME03911-1227(207) 363-3808The Rust Communications Group, founded in 1998, brings to each client a track-record in taking an organization’s development efforts to a new level whether that meant growing the annual giving, initiating a planned giving effort, or executing and launching a capital campaign. I am a seasoned professional with proven leadership skills in non-profit management including: Strategic Capacity-Building Planning, Organizational Analysis and Program Design, Public Policy Strategies, Organizational Leadership/External Relationship development; Annual Giving Planning and Execution including Planed Giving and Grant writing strategies, Development Audits and Assessments, Capital/Endowment Campaign Feasibility Studies, Capital and Endowment Campaign Planning and Execution, Board Governance strategies and Building External Relationships by engaging donors, stakeholders and community leaders. My experience includes: land trusts, human services, healthcare-both home care and major medical centers, national health care organizations, private independent schools, technical/community colleges, summer theaters, museums, United Ways and foundation funded public policy task forces.
Jo D.SaffeirConsultantJo D. Saffeir Consulting67 Leighton RoadPownalME04069(207) 400-4810Areas of expertise include agriculture and food systems, state and federal natural resource policy, sustainable forestry, land conservation, and natural climate solutions. Jo D. provides a range of services including technical facilitation, strategic planning, academic research, administration of public and private sources of conservation funding, editing, and fundraising strategy development. Past clients include Maine Farmland Trust, Forest Society of Maine, Midcoast Conservancy,
The Conservation Fund,
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust,
Land for Maine’s Future Program, and more.
Karen E. SchallerKaren Schaller Fundraising Database Consultant LLC1388 Avenue RoadExeterME04435-3407(207) 379-2032https://www.karenschaller.com/Management and utilization of donor and prospect data, data conversion, custom training
Marcia Sly88 Hillside RoadBrooklinME04616-3339(207) 590-2677Capital campaigns, publication coordination, direct mail, writing; Has worked with Great Pond Mtn CT and BHHT
Suzanne TelfeianPhilanthropy ConsultantSue Telfeian3 Kingfisher DriveScarboroughME04074-8691(207) 838 3042All aspects of philanthropy, planned giving council. Former ED LELT; former DOD MCHT
RodVogelFounderNatural Partners LLC7 Philip StreetCumberlandME04021(207) 653-1691Rod Vogel, founder of Natural Partners LLC, is committed to working in strategic partnership with your organization to strengthen capacity to raise transformational gifts to support your ambitious goals and aspirations. Rod has a successful track record in leading and managing teams to raise millions of private philanthropic resources for environmental and conservation causes locally, regionally and globally. Recognized for providing strong and consistent leadership in building and fostering a robust culture of philanthropy as the foundation to achieving fundraising and campaign success.
NancyWilliamsPrincipal8 Park PlaceWatervilleME04901(207) 716-6595Has served as Executive Director of conservation land trusts in Massachusetts, New York and Maine. Wide range of hands-on experience in land planning, executive functions, land acquisition, landowner outreach, website development, input of donor information into development software, grant writing, GIS map development, fundraising, newsletter writing and production, trail development, and creative problem solving. Also loves to design and develop gardens and outdoor spaces for passive enjoyment of the natural world. Retired and looking for part-time or consultant work.
ElaineTheriault-CurrierOwnerPen NameWindsorME(207) 441-8614Pen-name.comSpecializes in grant research and grant writing for community and economic development, municipal infrastructure, youth development, and local agriculture/aquaculture systems.
VictoriaFlynnOwner, PrincipleVictoria Flynn Consulting19 Katahdin Iron Works RdEbeemee Twp ME04414(207) 358-8009http://www.vflynnconsulting.comSpecializes in strategic grant writing, prospect research, project development for nonprofits, municipalities, and businesses. Her firm has experience working with missions focused on conservation, outdoor education, and more.
MaribethCanningFounder, PrincipalMaribeth Canning ConsultingBostonMA(781) 258-1109https://www.maribethcanningconsulting.com/Maribeth has over 20 years of senior level fundraising and nonprofit experience. Five years ago, she launched her consulting practice providing the following services: leadership coaching, campaign counsel, board governance, major gifts, strategic planning, and grant strategy.
JimFortunatoOwnerJ. Fortunato Grant Writing LLC90 Ridge School RoadLibertyME04949(207) 931-7106https://jfgrantwriting.comAdjusts scope of services to the meet the needs of each individual client. Can include:
• Prospect research (detailed funding lists)
• Grant writing (start to finish!)
• Editing (polishing/improving on draft materials)
• Grant opportunities at the intersection of land conservation and public health (including trails, universal/accessible trails, etc.)
• Relationship building
AlicaNicholsPresidentAlicia J. Nichols Fundraising Counsel165 Summer CourtPittsfieldME04967(207) 852-1056https://www.alicia.pro/Alicia has senior staff experience at 3 major Maine nonprofits. She can assist with your annual fund, capital campaign, or help develop a solicitation training program for your board and volunteers. View her client list at https://www.alicia.pro/clients-past-and-present.
Nathan H.WoleslagleFounder and Managing PartnerRiver Rock Nonprofit Consulting(717) 350-3362https://www.riverrocknonprofits.com/Nathan Woleslagle is a dedicated nonprofit consultant, small business owner, and academic with a passion for working alongside Native American tribes, federal bureaus, and state agencies. His portfolio showcases his expertise in large nonprofit collaboration, business accomplishments and accolades, as well as academic excellence. His services include Digital Marketing, Website Design, Strategic Plan Development, Power BI Dashboards & Financial Analysis, Volunteer Event Creation & Execution, Fundraising, Grant Research, and more.