Procopia

WHO
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ABOUT PROCOPIA CONSULTING

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We are a woman-powered small business founded in Pittsburgh and working across the US and abroad. We focus on nonprofits, foundations, and start-ups to power their missions, clarify their visions and fund their futures. “Procopia” is a spin on a family name and roughly translates from Latin as “towards abundance.” That’s our intention for all of our clients – abundance in capacity and resources.

OUR CONSULTING TEAM

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We tailor every project by working with collaborators with diverse skills and deep experience

Hannah Sherer

Managing Director, Grantwriting and Fund Development

Hannah Sherer is a Pittsburgh native who has worked with the city's nonprofit community for over 15 years. She is a graduate of Saint Francis University and is a certified grants professional from the Grant Professional Certification Institute. When she's not working, Hannah is with her three children and husband.

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Jake Seltman

Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives

Jake Seltman is a Pittsburgh native who has spent his career in education and nonprofit leadership positions. His areas of expertise include fundraising, strategic planning, leadership development, and impact and evaluation. When he’s not working, Jake enjoys hiking, gardening, biking, and traveling with his family and friends.

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Will Tolliver

Associate

Will Tolliver Jr. is a Pittsburgh-based leader, innovator, and change-maker. Will is a PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion and his goal is to share his passion for the environment, education, and social justice with everyone he encounters.

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Susan Blackman

Associate

Susan Blackman is an accomplished non-profit management professional, informed by experience gained on both sides of the funding table—as both grant seeker and grantmaker. She is a mission-driven change agent and a curious, creative, and flexible problem-solver.  She holds an M.B.A. in Nonprofit Management from University of Pittsburgh and a B.A. in Economics from McDaniel College.

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Laura Saulle

Associate

Laura Saulle is a Pittsburgh area native and graduate of Penn State University whose career has centered on creating more equitable communities by improving access to housing, education, and employment. Her professional background in public procurement helped her develop insight into how funders think, while her years as a program director at a small nonprofit made her adept at securing resources in a competitive environment. Laura loves collaborating with diverse stakeholders, designing and implementing new programs, and being challenged to apply her problem-solving skills in different environments.

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Anna Holmquist

Associate

Anna Holmquist is an experienced grant writer and fundraising professional with a passion for helping organizations achieve their fundraising goals. Prior to joining Procopia, Anna served as Grants Manager at Holy Family Institute and as Associate Consultant with Liz Lange Consulting. She also gained valuable experience at Benvenuti Arts and as a Special Projects Intern with the Pittsburgh Foundation's Center for Philanthropy. Anna holds a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA from Wingate University. She lives in Squirrel Hill with her partner, Cam, and their three cats.

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Crystal Sickles

Associate

Crystal has over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She started her career working in program delivery, and has since transitioned to development, administration and communications. She holds an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh, and currently works there as Adjunct Faculty teaching Professional Writing and Grant Writing. She is passionate about nonprofits and thrives working in small groups, helping people and organizations achieve success.

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Barbara Wirth

Associate

Barbara holds a B.S. Degree in Home Economics with a concentration in Child and Family Services from Mansfield University. She brings over 30 years of work experience in various human services environments and over fifteen years of grant writing experience.

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Marguerite Jarrett

Associate

After a career of more than twenty years in marketing communications at some of the world’s largest advertising and public relations agencies in New York and Chicago, respectively, Marguerite moved back to her native Pittsburgh to begin work with local nonprofits, focusing on cultural enrichment and regional revitalization. She led a cultural collaborative of more than forty nonprofits in Pittsburgh and served as the director of the Three Rivers Arts Festival. Marguerite is a graduate of the University of Vermont and began her career in Washington, D.C. working in the office of the late Senator John Heinz.

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Rebecca Dick

Associate

Rebecca 's career in social-behavioral research led her to an advanced degree from Montana State University focusing on sexual and reproductive health. After returning to Pittsburgh, she joined Dr. Elizabeth Miller’s research team at Children’s Hospital of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, where her work on teenage cyber dating abuse was published in Pediatrics and was featured in local and national news media. Rebecca volunteers on the Board of Trustees for Shadyside Presbyterian Church Nursery School and is a Deacon for her church.

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OUR SERVICES

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WHAT WE DO

Procopia is a full-service nonprofit consulting firm. We also partner with social enterprises, social businesses, and in some cases, traditional businesses to encourage thoughtful growth, smart strategy, and healthy organizational culture.  We are a dynamic team with a can-do, problem-solving attitude. Chances are whatever your organization is facing, we’ve worked on a similar issue before.

Find out about our services below.

Prospect Research

With decades of experience and a subscription to funder databases such as the Foundation Directory, we work efficiently to identify potential funding prospects for your programming, general operating, or capital needs.

Grant Strategy and Writing

We work behind-the-scenes to provide professional, timely grant proposals and reports, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time grantwriter. For small nonprofits, we help develop and strengthen a grants strategy through personalized instruction, coaching, and systems-building.

Strategic Planning and Special Projects

We provide hands-on strategic planning facilitation that is experienced, equitable, and impartial, guiding leadership and engaging stakeholders to identify the best path forward for the agency. We offer a variety of levels of support based on an agency’s size, budgets, and needs. Our team also possesses expertise in leading and developing special projects such as feasibility and research reports.

Fund Development

We support nonprofits of varying sizes develop a blueprint for sustainability through the creation of fund development plans, annual fund collateral, and development audits. We can also help your board understand their fundraising role through board education and training, board development coaching, and board material standardization.

CLIENTS

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We love our clients. These are just a few of our recent engagements.

CONTACT US

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Contact us to talk shop or to connect over coffee in Pittsburgh.