Kirt Manecke Fundraising and Public Relations

About Us

Fundraising & Public Relations That Make Your Donors Say YES, Today

Are you tired of struggling for funding?
I help your nonprofit get individual donors, corporate partnerships, news attention, and clear messages that bring in more support.

You care about your mission. I help you fund it.

Why Work with Me?
I know what works. As a former Executive Director and Director of Development, I secured numerous corporate partners and grew individual membership tenfold

Let’s make your mission unstoppable.

Certified in Fundraising Copywriting
Certified in Philanthropic Psychology (the science of why people give)

I Help Charities Like Yours Raise More Money and Keep More Donors
Many nonprofits care deeply about their mission but feel stuck when it comes to fundraising and asking for support.

If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. I’m here to help.

Why You Can Trust Me
Former Executive Director and Director of Development
Grew individual donors by 10x in three years
Award-winning author and experienced public relations (PR) pro


I’ve helped many organizations get more donations, land corporate partners, and get media attention, even when they didn’t know where to start.

I Can Help If You…
Feel nervous asking companies for support
Want to keep more of your donors from year to year
Need more people to know about your mission
Don’t have time to figure out PR or messaging on your own

Let’s Talk
I make fundraising easier and even fun.

Get a free 20-minute Zoom call with me.
Please email me at kirt@smilethebook.com or call or text me a 248-880-5361. Thank you.