Good for
small arts nonprofits, solo artists, and community programs who need funding but don’t have a full-time development person.
Arts Consulting
If you’re running an artistic project, organization, studio, or something similar and you are stuck on the parts nobody teaches you in dance school, this is where I can help.
Grant Writing and Fundraising Strategy
I’ve won the ARPA Artist Grant Fund, the Baltimore Free Fall Grant (twice), the BCAN Artist Grant, the Maryland Creativity Grant, and the Hello Alice Small Business Grant. Not applied for. Won. I know what a funder is actually looking for versus what your mission statement thinks they’re looking for, and I can help you close that gap.
What this looks like:
grant research and matching, application writing or editing, and a fundraising calendar so you’re not scrambling every deadline.
Multi-Site and Franchise Operations Systems
Beer and Ballet runs in Maryland, Florida, and Ohio right now. That means scheduling, staffing, vendor management, and licensing agreements across three states and a team of 15 plus. I've navigated the unglamorous parts of franchising a creative program, including the fee structures and contract terms that can quietly sink you if you don't read closely.
Good for
studio owners, program directors, or educators who want to expand beyond one location without losing quality control or their sanity.
What this looks like:
operational systems audits, franchise or licensing structure guidance, staffing and onboarding workflows.
Nonprofit Governance and Board Consulting
Three seasons as Board President of Jacksonville Dance Theatre taught me that most nonprofit boards are either too hands-off or too chaotic, and both are fixable. I've sat on the side that fundraises, the side that hires, and the side that has to explain the budget to everyone at once.
Good for
nonprofit boards that need a governance refresh, a new chair transition, or someone to help untangle committee structure and meeting workflows.
What this looks like:
board training, bylaws and committee structure review, meeting and documentation systems.
Cross-Sector Partnership Development
Getting a brewery to co-invest in ballet class is not a normal business conversation, but I've had it successfully more than once, with Checkerspot, Peabody Heights, and Aardwolf among others. Building partnerships between industries that don't usually talk to each other is a specific skill, and I've been doing it since 2017.
Good for
arts organizations, small businesses, or venues who want to partner with an unlikely industry and need someone to build the pitch and the relationship.
What this looks like:
partnership strategy, outreach and pitch materials, help structuring a deal that actually benefits both sides.
If any of this sounds like your problem, reach out and let's talk about it.
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