Annual Fund Planning and Appeals, Development Audits, Major Gift Pipelines, Donor Communications, Content Strategy and Writing, Advancement Planning with Your Board, Creating a Culture of Philanthropy, Stewardship Plans, Corporate Sponsorships

Services for grant writing, reports, calendar planning, research, and editing of proposals. I also offer coaching how to write your own grants, and develop a standard template.

Professional grant-writer and creative consultant for individual artists, nonprofits, and arts organizations. I have 7 years of experience in the arts and nonprofit sector(s) including writing public and private sector grant proposals, designing evaluation systems, leading feedback and brainstorming sessions, planning and executing events, and helping arts makers and leaders think about complex issues and big questions.

In business since 1996, I can design a grant procurement program to meet the needs of your nonprofit organization. This can include investigating potential funders, developing funding prospect lists, composing letters of inquiry, writing grants and completing final reports.

With expertise in the arts, as well as strategic planning, grant proposal development, building collaborations and program evaluation, my consulting services can provide a unique set of tools to your organization. I will work within your budget: open to barter, and a sliding fee scale.

J. Murphy & Associates is a Minneapolis-based firm providing development, event management and creative communications services. Since 2006, JMA has assisted a wide variety of organizations in achieving their development and communications goals. JMA offers full development and grant writing services. We are committed to working with your organization through the entire grants process to ensure success.

Writing for Business, Nonprofits, and Individual Artists: grants, appeal letters, web content, blogs, ads, video scripts, newsletters, annual reports, and more. I have over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and communications writing. Give me a call or shoot me an email to discuss your project, I will be happy to meet with you in person. All estimates are free.

With over 10 years of experience writing grants, website content and marketing and communication materials, I consult on writing projects of all sizes. I will listen to your agency’s needs and make sure your voice is central in any project.