ANC Consult

02/07/2025

Is Your Message Getting Through?

Nonprofits can’t afford to be unclear. In today’s chaotic and crowded space, vague or inconsistent messaging means lost funding, disengaged donors, and missed opportunities.

Your mission is too important for that.

✅ Donors need to know why their support matters—clearly and consistently.
✅ Funders want to see impact—without digging for details.
✅ Community members must feel connected—to take action.

Clear, actionable messaging across all channels ensures that every touchpoint—emails, grants, social media, newsletters—works together to drive engagement and support.

If your messaging isn’t making an impact, let’s fix that.

Not sure how to create clear and consistent messaging for emails, newsletters, grant proposals? Let's schedule a call at https://calendly.com/anc-consult/30min.

02/06/2025

The Federal Funding Freeze & Your Nonprofit’s Next Move

With federal funding in limbo, nonprofits can’t afford to wait and see what happens next. Now more than ever, engaged donors and community members are essential to sustaining your mission.

When public funding stalls, your supporters become your lifeline. But are they truly engaged? Do they feel like partners in your work, or just occasional contributors?

🔹 Strengthen donor relationships with clear, compelling storytelling.
🔹 Deepen community ties by showing impact in ways that resonate.
🔹 Diversify funding sources to reduce reliance on unpredictable grants.

Now is the time to invest in strategic messaging that moves people to action. Let’s ensure your nonprofit thrives despite uncertainty.

Register for my upcoming workshop (https://www.linkedin.com/events/7282906831662792705/about/) or schedule a time to talk (https://calendly.com/anc-consult/30min)

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Effective storytelling is more than just a narrative—it’s a strategic tool that nonprofits can use to drive fundraising success and secure sustainable funding. This interactive workshop will guide participants through Alexandra Cohen’s 5-Step Strategic Messaging Framework, empowering organizat...

01/29/2025

🚨 Urgent Update for Nonprofits 🚨

The White House’s sudden federal grant freeze has thrown nonprofits into uncertainty, disrupting funding for critical programs with no clear timeline for resolution. This poorly executed rollout has left many organizations scrambling to secure resources and continue serving their communities. Here’s what you need to know and how to respond.

Programs Impacted by the Freeze:
🔹 Federal grants for social services, public health, and education
🔹 Cooperative agreements with government agencies
🔹 Education and research institutions
🔹 Head Start programs
🔹 Disaster relief and housing assistance programs
🔹 Environmental and research funding
🔹 Small business and nonprofit financial assistance

Read the full breakdown below and take action now. ⬇️

🚨 Urgent Update for Nonprofits 🚨 The White House’s sudden federal grant freeze has thrown nonprofits into uncertainty, disrupting funding for critical programs with no clear timeline for resolution. This poorly executed rollout has left many organizations scrambling to secure resources and c...

01/16/2025

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀

🔑 Is your nonprofit struggling to clarify its goals and connect with funders?

Here’s a common challenge: A nonprofit wants to expand a program but can’t articulate its vision in a way that funders understand. The result? Missed funding opportunities.

In our upcoming workshop - Strategic Storytelling for Impact - we’ll help you define clear objectives and craft messaging that resonates deeply with your target audience. Whether it's funders, program participants or the community, you'll leave with tools to make your goals crystal clear and actionable.

🎟 Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your storytelling: Link to Register in the first comment below.

01/13/2025

Do You Tell a Good Story?

🔑 Do you tell a good story—or just share information?

For nonprofits, storytelling isn’t just a skill; it’s a superpower. The right story can inspire funders, engage stakeholders, and rally communities. But too often, nonprofits struggle to connect the dots between their impact and the audiences who need to hear it.

That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce our upcoming workshop, Strategic Storytelling for Impact! 🎉 Join us to learn how to create data-driven, compelling messaging that amplifies your mission and moves people to action.

📅 Secure your spot today: Link to register is in the first comment below.

Let’s transform how your nonprofit tells its story! 🚀

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01/12/2023

Are We Having Fun Yet?

In my latest LinkedIn Newsletter, I talk about how to have fun in your business...and how you don't get bonus points for doing things the hard way!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexandra-n-cohen_smallbusiness-smallbusinessowner-businessgrowthstrategy-activity-7018634325013270529-MRym?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

10/27/2022

Are you a nonprofit leader and not sure how to create an effective Giving Tuesday campaign?

Please join Nonprofit Academy and Denise Baker Lawrence for an upcoming Free Live Roundtable Discussion on Thursday, 11/3 @ 9am (PT) / 11am (ET).

A Member.buzz Space

10/06/2022

How has my love of puzzles shaped how I approach my business? Most of our work helping our clients solve problems requires the same skills we use to solve puzzles.

For me, no two clients are the same and helping them solve problems requires the longer-term strategy and creative energy to figure out how to move forward to:

🌞 Design new services and products
🌞 Map out steps for implementation
🌞 Create a strategy for consistent cash flow
🌞 Identify ideal partners and collaborations
🌞 Create an effective business growth strategy

01/10/2022

A Member.buzz Space

10/26/2021

Please join Nonprofit Academy Live and Alexandra Cohen for a workshop tackling two of the most challenging sections of foundation grant proposals - problem statements and project outcomes. We will discuss new tools and create a roadmap to get you started on your next proposal.

A Member.buzz Space