I started my own communications consulting company in 2000, when I left the traditional workplace to raise my two children. I wanted to remain engaged in the community and continue to develop the relationships I had built throughout my career as a reporter, editor, and economic development professional. My clients included small businesses, non-profits, and governmental agencies. I helped organizations build successful fundraising campaigns, conduct research and write winning grants, hold press conferences, galas, speaker events, and publish books, newsletters, brochures, and much more.
When my children started school, I spent 20 years as executive director in small but mighty nonprofit organizations focused on community planning and development, education, public policy, and advocacy. I was fortunate to be able to sharpen my research, writing, fund development, public engagement, and organizational development skills while serving the community I love. As an active volunteer and board member of local philanthropies, I further enhanced my fundraising, event planning, and facilitation abilities.
In 2024, I decided to strike out on my own once again, with the sole purpose of helping small businesses and nonprofit organizations thrive. As a nonprofit community leader and small business owner myself, I am familiar with a wide array of strategic, operational, and budgetary challenges and can offer innovative and effective solutions at a reasonable cost. Whether working independently or collaborating with others, your organization will have my full attention as, together, we navigate the challenges you face.
Nancy Proyect Rider, Founder and President
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Whether you are applying for public or private funding for a new initiative, additional programming, workforce development, operations, or equipment, I develop meaningful and credible grant applications that win awards.
Successful fundraising campaigns take time and resources that you don’t always have in-house. I’ve raised millions of dollars for programming and capital projects – I’d love to help you and your team do the same!
Is there a program or project you’ve put on the back burner due to lack of time or resources? Are you stuck on where or how to begin? Let’s get it moving together! I am an accomplished project and program manager who loves turning ideas and dreams into realities.
I will create and maintain a positive, authentic public image for your organization by building strong media and community relationships. Whether it’s project by project or an ongoing need, your relationship with the public is vital to your success. Let’s work together to ensure your positive impact is understood throughout the community!
