Julie Peterman | Nonprofit Writer & Storyteller

Hi! I'm so glad we found each other.

You know you're doing important work. I know you're doing important work. Let's tell your story so that everyone else knows it, too.I'm Julie (she/her) and I'm a writer and storytelling strategist with a decade of experience in nonprofit communications. Whether you're considering a comprehensive narrative change or looking for an eagle-eyed copywriter to make your annual report sing, I've got you.Get in touch!

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When your work matters, your words matter.

Maybe your food pantry's monthly visits are hitting new records. SNAP cuts are forcing your members to make impossible choices between keeping the lights on and getting food on the table. How can you motivate volunteers to get involved in grassroots organizing, communicate the increased need to donors, and keep members updated on their changing benefits all at the same time?... Or maybe your organization has been repairing and donating free bikes to kids for years, and your end-of-year fundraising campaign is all about the (impressive) numbers. But isn't the most meaningful part of the day watching a kid pedal away on their very-own bike?... Or you see every day how ICE raids, rising unemployment, and housing insecurity are forcing more families to surrender their beloved pets. How can your animal rescue address systemic inequities when supporters are telling you to "stick to dogs"?You're trying to solve a storytelling puzzle, and there's no one-size-fits all approach. Your organization is unique and your storytelling should be too. I'll work with you to understand your organization's supporters, tone, and direction in order to craft authentic, grounded, and meaningful writing that inspires action.

Get in touch!

I offer a free 30-minute consultation to all new clients to discuss your messaging goals and how we can best work together to meet them.My rates typically begin at $65/hour. I am also open to project-based rates. Budget locked in? (Isn't that the nonprofit way?) Don't worry! I'm happy to work with you to ensure we make the strongest impact with the resources you have.I'd love to hear from you!