Services

SERVICES FOR MISSION-DRIVEN LEADERS
 
Your mission deserves a clear strategy, a story people connect with, and relationships that last. I help nonprofit executives, advancement teams, boards, and purpose-led organizations turn human insight into practical action.
 
NONPROFIT & ADVANCEMENT CONSULTING
Clarify priorities, align your team, and strengthen the donor experience. Together, we examine fundraising communications, stewardship, and community engagement to identify practical next steps for more meaningful, sustained support.
 
BRAND & STORY STRATEGY
Make your purpose easier to understand—and easier to believe in. We shape your positioning, core message, and mission story so your communications reflect who you are, why your work matters, and how people can take part.
 
DONOR CONNECTION & STEWARDSHIP
Generosity begins with people. Bring greater intention to the moments before, during, and after a gift through thoughtful messaging, listening, and a consistent experience of care and belonging.
 
SPEAKING & LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
Start a conversation that continues beyond the room. Keynotes and workshops explore The Invisible Currency of Philanthropy, The Donor Is Not an ATM, storytelling that moves people to action, and why the future of advancement is human.
 
THE INVISIBLE CURRENCY OF PHILANTHROPY
My book explores why people give, why they stop, and what advancement leaders must understand next. Its ideas about trust, belonging, and human connection inform my consulting and speaking. Explore the book through The Invisible Currency page in the menu.
 
VISUAL STORYTELLING
When photography supports your strategy, we create purposeful brand images that bring the people behind your mission into focus.
 
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Tell me about your organization, your challenge, or your next event. Email info@michealshaw.com or call 919-435-2113 to discuss consulting, speaking, or a workshop. Based in Wake Forest, NC. Engagements are shaped around your goals and scope.