Fundraising | Goldsmith Creative Copywriting

Fundraising

I have over 14 years’ experience in development (fundraising) copywriting, with a strong emphasis on grant writing and fundraising campaigns.

Making the case for any non-profit organisation is not about ’spin.’ It’s about plain speaking, one human being to another, clearly laying out the importance of the valuable work being done and the urgent imperative to support it.

If you are a development professional or manager of a community, voluntary or non-profit organisation, I can help you raise funds in these difficult times. I can write - or fully project-manage - a wide range of persuasive pieces, including:

grant proposals that win awards
powerful brochures
comprehensive campaign materials
elegant annual reports
unforgettable case statements
videos and DVDs that make a strong impact

Working with the UK-based international fundraising consultancy Paul Kelly & Associates, I can offer a comprehensive fundraising programme, including strategic planning, a major gifts campaign, staff and board development strategies, etc.

If you want to find new, creative and powerful ways to bring in new fundraising revenue, contact me today.

"Finding Steven was like finding gold. He was able to take our confused and jargon-filled inputs and convert them into some simple clear writing that conveyed the message in a manner that everyone could understand and relate to."

- Neil Stone-Wigg, MD, IT Focus

"Steven’s craft is his writing. He has the extraordinary talent to make the mundane sound exotic and the tedious, interesting ...
Steven is also a superb editor; always finding the unique angle many other writers would miss entirely."

- Paul Kelly, President, Paul Kelly & Associates

"Steven Goldsmith’s wizardry lies in his ability to write clearly but always with a clever, persuasive edge – that ‘something special’ that is so hard to find."

- Catherine Doyle, MD, CDC Marketing

"Steven is our go-to guy whenever we need to send out a dynamite proposal or to impress a client with great copy. When it really matters, Steven’s writing makes all the difference."

- Aideen Allen, MD, Allen Design

"It was such a relief to hand over the writing of my biography to Steven. I chose Steven as I love his lively way with words. I was delighted with the result and immediately put the ‘new me’ up on my web site!"

- Hazel Greene, Artist, Bramber Studio

"Steven Goldsmith’s ability to capture in a nutshell and simplify complex communications is excellent. His writing is compelling, and he is a real master at his craft."

- Deirdre Garvey, CEO, The Wheel

"Steven is a genius! Anytime I need help to create decent copy Steven can always be called upon to give great ideas and good editorial comment and of course, ghost writing if I'm stuck. Thank You Steven!"

- Finbarr Malone, Director, Finbarr Malone & Associates

"Steven is an excellent wordsmith and has an infectious enthusiasm for his work. He has the invaluable gift of being able to change either banal or complicated subject matter and text into engaging communication."

- Lisa Carroll, Account Director, Grayling Public Relations

"Steven was brought on to rewrite our screenplay 'Reconstruction of Warriors.' Like Michelangelo’s Twelve Prisoners, our script was screaming to be let out. Steven set it free and wrote an astonishing piece of work, which Jeremy Irons said was 'fantastic.'"

- Kevin Byron-Murphy, Producer, Titian Red Productions

"I have worked with Steven Goldsmith on a number of projects since 2005. I have consistently found his approach to be open minded and creative, always professional with exacting standards."

- Sinead O'Reilly, Offaly County Arts Officer