Our Business
is Your
Nonprofit's Success
Trusted Nonprofit Expertise Backed by Real-World Experience
is Your
Nonprofit's Success
Trusted Nonprofit Expertise Backed by Real-World Experience
Services Designed Around Your Nonprofit's Mission
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Nonprofit Startups
Launch your nonprofit with the right structure, governance, and strategy for long-term success.
Grant Writing
Develop compelling grant proposals and funding strategies that help secure the resources your mission needs.
Develop compelling grant proposals and funding strategies that help secure the resources your mission needs.
Strategic & Fundraising Planning
Through collaborative planning, we help your leadership and board identify where your organization is going, and develop practical strategies for getting there.
Board Training & Retreats
We provide customized board training and facilitated retreats that help board members better understand their responsibilities, and become more effective partners.
Nonprofit Leadership Coaching
Equip nonprofit leaders with the confidence, skills, and support to lead organizations effectively and make a greater impact.
Equip nonprofit leaders with the confidence, skills, and support to lead organizations effectively and make a greater impact.
Join Michelle Every Tuesday
Michelle hosts a free Nonprofit Coffee Chat every Tuesday at 8:00 AM (EST) via Zoom, providing nonprofit professionals with an opportunity to connect, ask questions, share ideas, and learn from one another.
Visit our Events page to learn more and register for an upcoming session.
Many consultants understand strategy.
Few understand what it's actually like to implement that strategy inside a nonprofit.
Few understand what it's actually like to implement that strategy inside a nonprofit.
Helping Nonprofits Build Stronger Futures
Whether you're:
- Launching a new nonprofit
- Preparing for organizational growth
- Strengthening your board
- Improving fundraising efforts
- Developing leaders
- Creating a strategic plan
- Building organizational capacity
We're ready to help you move from where you are today
to where your mission deserves to be.
Testimonials & Reviews
What People are Saying
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"The Word Woman, LLC is a wonderful gift for Frederick and the state of Maryland. Premier quality consulting services to nonprofits make for premier nonprofit efficiencies. This Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultant company is a part of what makes Maryland great! I enthusiastically, unconditionally recommend!"
— Lorenzo Y.
"She knows what she's talking about. She's been on both ends of the spectrum so she can help nonprofits to achieve their full potential if folks are willing to listen and do what she instructs you to do."
— Charley S.
"Michelle is truly God sent! Our organization has been able to grow and the pressure of the grant writing was removed from the Executive Director's "to do" list. Michelle is honest, provides guidance on the appropriate fit and takes initiative for funding she sees as a good fit. Communication has been consistent."
— Jennifer G.
"Taught me new strategies, knowledge, and awareness to present lack to our organization. Use of real life examples. And extra resources from attendees"
— Annah Rinaldo
"Michelle was very approachable. I look forward to working with her."
— Wawnita Scott
"Michelle is very easy to learn from. The room was great for the number of attendees. Loved this training"
— Grant Writing Attendee
"Trainer was very knowledgeable. Didn't feel lost. Appreciate the interactiveness + real life practice."
— Rebeccah Henry
"Absolutely fantastic workshop!"
— Elizabeth Thach
"Great mix of lecture + hands-on participation."
— Grant Writing Attendee
Every successful nonprofit starts with the right conversation.
Let's discuss your goals, challenges, and opportunities
STAY INFORMED. LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE.
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