I’m Mary Jeanette. . .

As a strategic fundraising communications consultant, I help teams clarify what they do and why it matters. I specialize in refining messaging, ensuring consistency, and advising on how to adapt to the needs of different prospects.

How an organization speaks shapes how it works. A central message is essential to attracting external support and sustaining internal excitement. By emphasizing brand clarity, I’ve helped dozens of nonprofits lead capital campaigns, secure major gifts, complete rebrands, narrate annual reports, and strengthen internal processes.

My work is increasingly focused toward healthcare themes like harm reduction, psychedelics, end-of-life care, addiction, and patient advocacy. I want to work toward a future where grief feels like a topic that is approachable, natural, and honest, rather than scary or overwhelming. You can explore some examples of projects and ideas currently inspiring me on my learnings blog or by following my LinkedIn.

When I’m not working, I enjoy letting my mind wander without an agenda. You can find me taking long walks, curating music playlists, and capturing little moments to send home to the people I love. Sometimes these just-for-fun project surprise me—like when they end up in Axios or the New York Times. 🤪