Nicole Draiss: Fundraising and Grant Specialist

Nicole blends key strengths and passions from two successful career paths—editing and business management—that have converged into a singular focus as a Grant Writer and Fundraising Specialist. Grant Writing / Fundraising allows Nicole to support philanthropic passions through her specific skill set and talents that have been refined over two decades, leveraging her significant ability to acquire resources for an organization that is positively impacting the community. In her first year as a Grant Writer, Nicole generated $150,000 in awarded grants, and continues to advise clients on fundraising initiatives and strategies.

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Richard Neustedter: Governance & Financial Specialist

Richard is a career professional who passionately supports the nonprofit community with both time and talent. After a long career working in Silicon Valley in the highly competitive semiconductor industry, he took time off from the corporate world to enjoy giving back through volunteering. The path from donor to volunteer led to board positions for various charities and an opportunity to see firsthand the challenges faced by nonprofit organizations.

Richard's firm, Nonprofit Financial Specialists, focuses on helping charities attract and retain donor investment through excellence in governance with demonstrated operational performance designed to assure sustainability for maximized mission impact. Charities realize immediate and long-lasting benefits when they work with experts in effective governance, nonprofit finance, and operational management. We help organizations achieve social sector excellence by evaluating current conditions and implementing best practices for governance, accountability, transparency, operations, and finance.

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