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THE COLLECTIVE

At Cloudbreak Collective, we bring together experienced fundraising consultants to provide nonprofits with collaborative, tailored support designed to help your organization flourish.

Our team is made up of fundraisers, writers, researchers, and consultants who collectively offer years of expertise and a deep understanding of nonprofit needs. By working as a collective, we are able to provide a blend of skills and perspectives that add incredible value to your organization’s work, all while making the process as seamless and calm as possible. 

 

When you partner with us, you’ll have a dedicated point of contact to guide you every step of the way. And behind the scenes, you’ll benefit from the collaboration of our entire team – bringing together diverse insights and expertise to meet your unique needs. Our mission is to lighten your load so you can focus on your core mission. 

THE CLOUDBREAK CORE TEAM

Brittany Kirk

Brittany Kirk
President & Grants Practice Director

Fundraising Strategy, Grant Strategy, Grant and Appeal Writing, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Budgeting, Program Evaluation, Cases for Support, Project and Team Management

Julie Bianchi

Julie Bianchi, CFRE
Campaign Practice Director

Fundraising Strategy, Planning, and Implementation for Capital Campaigns, Annual Campaigns, and Major Gifts; Crafting Grants and Cases for Support.

Angelica Barakat

Angelica Barakat
Client Operations Director & Consultant

Client Business and Operations Administration, Fundraising Research and Project Management

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Emily Gifford
Associate Consultant & Grants Practice Manager

Grants Support,  Fundraising Research, Grants Project Management, Contract Management and Compliance, Organizational Structure and Workflow Implementation

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Ashley VanWinkle
Marketing & Outreach Coordinator

Marketing, Outreach and Communications, Social Media, Events

THE CLOUDBREAK COLLECTIVE

Leslie Stroud-Romero

Leslie Stroud-Romero
Laser Nonprofit Solutions

Grant and Appeal Writing, Grants Coaching, Project Management, Fundraising Strategy and Planning

Matthew Brouwer

Matthew Brouwer
Matthew Brouwer Grant Services

Grant and Appeal Writing, Annual Fund Development Planning and Execution

Yvette Sumner

Yvette Sumner
YH Sumner Consulting

Grant and Appeal Writing and Coaching 

Emily Thome

Emily H. Thome
Independent Consultant

Grant and Appeal Writing

Joseph DiChiaro III

Joseph DiChiaro III
Joseph DiChiaro Consulting

Fundraising Strategy and Execution, Donor Cultivation and Stewardship, Grant and Appeal Writing

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Jacqueline Erwin
Ink I Think: Jacqueline Erwin Writing Studio

Grant and Appeal Writing, Project Management, Crafting Key Messages and Cases for Support, Organizational Storytelling

Mariah Hickey

Mariah Hickey, MID, MBA, CFRE
MH Insights & Consulting

Fundraising Strategy, Board and Committee Development, Major Gifts, Crafting Key Messages and Cases for Support, Capital Campaign Planning and Implementation

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Rebecca Zanatta
RJZ Connections, Inc

Capital Campaigns, Strategic Planning, Facilitation, Individual Giving and Major Gifts, Board Development

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Catherine Bombico

Bombico Consulting

Strategic guidance in fundraising, communications, and sustainability. Strategic planning, capital campaigns, board and staff coaching, facilitation, program evaluation and recommendations.  

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Amy Besunder
Besunder Consulting, LLC

Fundraising Support & Strategy, Coaching, Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Interim Leadership

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Claire Magula
Claire Magula Consulting LLC

Grant Writing, Grants Research + Strategy, Grants Readiness Assessment, Grants Program Development, Case for Support Development, Capital + Capacity Building Campaigns, Affordable Housing, Human Services, and Community Organizations

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Hannah Gooding

Founder & Principal,

Gooding Advisors

Grant Writing & Donor Communications, Data Visualization & Document Design, Research & Data Analysis, Operations Advising

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