Nicole Allman Consulting
Helping Nonprofits Level Up Your Fundraising & Communications, So You Can Focus Further on Your Impact
Helping Nonprofits Level Up Your Fundraising & Communications, So You Can Focus Further on Your Impact
Nicole Allman (she/her): a white woman in her thirties whose brown hair is pulled in a bun; she wears a burgundy turtleneck under a cream sweater and smiles in the direction of the camera.
A seasoned nonprofit professional who cares deeply about contributing to just, equitable, and care-centered futures through meaningful storytelling. In childhood, I was drawn to words even before I could read and write them. As soon as I could hold a pencil, I scrawled tales on any scrap of paper I could find. In my career, I've had the incredible joy and privilege of leveraging my skills in writing to support nonprofits in conveying their missions to funders and other key groups in authentic, resonant terms.
Having spent the vast majority of my working life in a rapidly growing, high-impact nonprofit, I know what it's like to wear many hats and balance competing priorities. My goal as a consultant is to help others in similar positions: taking weight off your shoulders with fundraising-specific guidance you can count on, and - in turn - freeing up time for you to focus more fully on the heart of your work. Above all, I aspire to provide you with the kind of care and attention that you give the communities you serve.
My transition to consulting came in 2024 alongside another, major pivot: leaving my full-time job to pursue an MFA in creative nonfiction writing, a long-held dream. Outside of work and school, I enjoy exploring my Philadelphia neighborhood in the company of my husband and two dogs, gushing about my latest favorite reads, aspiring to prioritize rest to the same standard as my cat, trying out new recipes, and spending time with loved ones.Â
I have close to a decade's worth of fundraising experience, primarily in an organization where the budget grew almost fivefold during my tenure, paving the way for national expansion and long-term sustainability. Beginning as a department of one, I collaborated with senior leadership to build a highly skilled, mission-driven fundraising team in which members felt valued, supported, and empowered. Working closely with this team - as well as staff across departments and levels, members of the communities we served, and the Board of Directors - I played a key role in:
Achieving Transformational, Goals-Aligned Gifts
I secured five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts, many multi-year and unrestricted, from institutional, corporate, and individual donors.
Fostering Meaningful Relationship-Building
I expanded donor partnerships while sustaining existing ones, with a focus on values-alignment and tailored cultivation/stewardship strategies.
Developing Resonant, Compelling Storytelling
I prepared grant proposals and reports, decks, personalized messaging, and social content, as well as accompanying talking points for staff.
Bolstering Long-Term Sustainability
I rolled out fundraising, record-keeping, and goal-setting systems to enhance efficacy and efficiency.
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