Writer, Editor, Nonprofit & Board Development Consultant:
Sharing your story in ways that move people to action
Lari
Powell
Hatley
In addition to providing writing services, I can successfully train nonprofit boards, assist your development department, lead strategic planning and assist nonprofits in identifying, cultivating and stewarding donors, thereby increasing your impact.
What I Can Do For You
Looking for a compelling feature story for your magazine or annual report? Need persuasive marketing materials, donor appeals, or ad copy that gets results? Want to strengthen your board or cultivate lasting donor relationships?
I CAN HELP.
Board Development
Dedicated to empowering organizations by fostering strategic board leadership, cultivating diverse expertise, and driving sustainable growth that strengthens governance and amplifies impact.
Donor Cultivation
Expertise in donor acquisition drives increased support for nonprofit organizations through targeted strategies that engage and expand donor bases.
Marketing & Communications
Craft clear, compelling messages across every platform to build connection, inspire action, and strengthen your brand’s reputation.
Generating New Ideas. Solving Big Problems
With decades of expertise, I deliver creative breakthroughs and dynamic solutions for complex challenges.
“Growth is the great separator between those who succeed and those who do not.” — John C. Maxwell
From My Clients
See what my clients have to say about their experience. Their stories highlight the quality, trust, and results that define my work.
“Lari did an amazing job of capturing the intangibles which set the Chatham Hall experience apart from other secondary schools. Her descriptions of the golden teaching moments that only a boarding school experience offers were brilliant. Lari was able to translate Chatham Hall’s distinctive qualities to middle school age girls and to their parents. She helped us hone our message to one that was both emotive and authentic at the same time.”
“Lari Hatley is a master of words, and she is second to none in her ability to tell an organization’s story in an organized, thoughtful, and inviting manner. Mrs. Hatley makes it appear effortless as she captures the essence of an organization’s mission and then carefully crafts a narrative that compels her reader to invest liberally. She is among the most gifted writers I have encountered, and her gentle, kind spirit make her an endearing and admirably suited partner for success.”
“Lari Hatley has a way with words, people, and non-profits. She can tell a story that inspires people to give and support at levels they never have before. Lari came to the APS of Durham as the Development Director. She embraced our mission, our story and surpassed our fundraising goals. Lari is a builder. She can make something from nothing and do it with a smile. Any person or company lucky enough to get Lari is getting a gem.”
“Lari Hatley is a truly gifted writer. Her extensive writing background and business savvy allowed her to accurately identify our organization’s target markets and create prose that was persuasive and created important connections. Lari thinks strategically before writing a story to determine how best to position an organization’s mission and how to move her audience to action. She is simply superb!”
“I’ve partnered with Lari for more than a decade. Whether she is creating ad copy for a heavy industrial construction company, a business plan for a credit union, a View Book for a boarding school, or an appeal letter for non-profit, she nails their voice and tells their story. Plus, she brings cookies to the design meetings! Oh, and I get to call her Mom!”
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