Based in Central Texas working statewide and beyond. Blog: carolynmappleton.com (est. 2011). Welcome! Independent nonprofit fundraising and communications specialist since March 2003. I am hands-on, experienced and unaffiliated with other nonprofit consulting groups and individuals. I both design and implement fundraising and communications initiatives. I do 95% of my work by hand. I am known to b
e a troubleshooter, fixing challenged fundraising campaigns and setting them on the path to success. Carolyn's Nonprofit Blog (carolynmappleton.com) is the best way to learn about my work over the course of 40+ years across Texas and occasionally beyond. Launched in 2011, the blog shares advice and personal experiences with the goal of helping nonprofits succeed with their fundraising and communications initiatives. There are no other authors nor co-authors. I own the copyright. Sharing links to other sources of information on this page does not indicate endorsement, but rather, interest. The same goes for those I am following. I am focused on nonprofit fundraising and social good. I do not fundraise for political figures nor for political parties. I work with people of all political viewpoints. My primary professional affiliations are Apra: Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement, and TechSoup. While not a formally incorporated business, I do document my work in detail and my accounting firm for tax preparation and filing is Hahn & Oldham, PC (since 1999; I maintain every single receipt since that time). In 2024, I moved to Williamson County in North Austin. One person, one location always. Primary volunteer activities: Citizens' Climate Lobby; ONE Campaign; and TechSoup (advocacy oriented, not fundraising). I adhere to the ethics promoted by the National Council of Nonprofits: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/running-nonprofit/ethics-accountability/ethics-and-accountability-nonprofits
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