Maureen McDonald is an independent consultant helping nonprofits, small organizations, businesses, and individuals find practical solutions to strategic communications and fundraising challenges. She specializes in developing sustainable funding strategies through grant writing, annual giving campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, capital campaigns, donor stewardship, prospect research, and case development for support. Her fundraising services also include event fundraising strategy, donor database management, moves management, and board fundraising training.

In communications and marketing, Maureen supports clients with mission-focused messaging, media relations, press release writing, storytelling for impact, brand development, social media management, community outreach, and integrated marketing campaigns. Her approach combines big-picture strategy with careful attention to detail to ensure consistent, compelling, and effective outreach.

A dynamic presenter, Maureen brings a unique perspective rooted in her background in journalism and nonprofit leadership. As the Community Relations Director for the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, she oversaw all communications and fundraising for the organization. Before that, she worked in broadcast journalism, including several years as a producer at WMUR in Manchester, NH. She is an effective communicator, always ready to adapt, and thrives when working for causes that strengthen families and communities.