Hi, I’m Nina.
Editor, Fundraiser, Writer, and Noticer for over 30 Years
I help authors and organizations get unstuck. Any day I spot a heron or a bluebird is a great day, though honestly I'm happy every time I hear a wren sing.
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."
— Henry David Thoreau
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Books, Websites, Articles, and Other Communication Pieces
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Research, Grant Writing, and Donor Appeals
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Writer & Noticer
A Few Kind Words from My Clients
“I’ve worked with Nina on many types of grants — from small family foundations to global corporate philanthropy, local governments to Senate appropriations. What they’ve had in common is Nina’s ability to turn complex concepts and technical projects into persuasive proposals that are easy for funders to understand. Whether writing narratives or collaborating on project budgets, Nina will be easy to work with, reliable, and committed to your cause!”
—Vikram Krishnamurthy, Nonprofit Executive Director
“Nina encouraged me to write with more depth and breadth, guiding me to dig deeper and weave in personal narratives that truly enriched the book. Her thoughtful feedback, keen eye, and unwavering support elevated my writing and helped me bring my vision to life. I’m deeply grateful for her wisdom and encouragement throughout the process.”
—Rose Wippich, Author
"I feel so fortunate to have had Nina edit my book. In addition to making corrections, she made thoughtful suggestions and asked the questions necessary to help me expand and clarify my thoughts — rounding out my book so that it really felt complete."
—Kirsten Bonaventura, Author & Clinical Psychologist
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Last of the Ink
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I’m becoming a plant person, and this is occurring nearly against my will. Not that I don’t want to be a plant person, but because it hasn’t seemed in their best interests that I try. Nevertheless, it appears they’ve set out to convince me otherwise — such brave, brave plants, quietly risking their lives while they charm me with their greenery and growth.
Recently, my niece, who is some sort of plant goddess, came over and helped me separate and repot a snake plant, and now two of the repotted plants are growing new shoots! This may not seem noteworthy, but I’m on paragraph two about plants, and I’m here to convince you otherwise.
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There’s a house around the corner that I’ve been noticing for the past few years, probably because someone flipped it, then someone bought it, and now it seems to have fallen on hard times again — trash and cars and household items in the yard. It feels like there’s a story there, and maybe that’s why I find it impossible to ignore. But also the vehicles in the yard are always changing, so I have some questions.
One morning this week as I drove past the house, I noticed a hummingbird feeder in a small tree near the road. A hummingbird feeder in a tree in a yard with piles of trash and cars in varying states of disrepair. I tell you the truth: I cannot stop thinking about this hummingbird feeder.
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Throughout May, the meadows grew long at the state park near my house. I wondered about it because the grass reached a point where it was starting to grow over the usually well-maintained trails. Then a friend explained that Bobolinks nest in meadows, and, to protect them, Maryland state parks hold off on mowing their fields until the baby Bobolinks have fledged.
In case you were wondering about my bird nerd credentials, they are as follows: I have binoculars, the Merlin Bird ID app brings me unfettered joy, and The Big Year is one of my favorite movies (trust me: just watch it). So when I learned about the Bobolinks, I immediately googled and then looked for them on my next walk. They’re easy to spot: The males have white on their backs rather than their breasts (pretty unusual for birds) and a patch of yellow on their heads. They have a spunky little song too.
Along with my newfound Bobolink obsession, I became captivated by the word fledge…
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